2017 Jeep Renegade Engine Problems
Owners have filed 268 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2017 Jeep Renegade, 47% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 30,700 miles. The words owners use most often: “low oil” (13% of reports).
- 268engine complaints
- 30,700median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Low oil: mentioned in 35 of 268 complaints (13%)
- Cooling fan: mentioned in 14 of 268 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 187 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 268 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury.
Jeep Renegade engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 3 | 15% | — |
| 2022 Renegade | 11 | 42% | 10,520 |
| 2021 Renegade | 9 | 13% | — |
| 2020 Renegade | 21 | 34% | 7,000 |
| 2019 Renegade | 15 | 19% | 5,700 |
| 2018 Renegade | 190 | 43% | 19,700 |
| 2017 Renegade | 268 | 47% | 30,700 |
| 2016 Renegade | 174 | 40% | 39,000 |
| 2015 Renegade | 161 | 31% | 40,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may be equipped with a cracked oil pump housing/balance shaft module (BSM), which can cause the oil pump to fail and the engine to stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump for its production information, and replace the BSM as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U18.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Under normal driving conditions, coolant rapidly started leaking from the engine, and vehicle started overheating. UNKNOWN component failure, vehicle is currently at an independent service station. No warnings prior to overheating.
I am reporting a safety concern involving a 2017 Jeep Renegade, VIN [redacted]. The vehicle was purchased used on May 22, 2026 at approximately 89,055 miles and began experiencing problems almost immediately. On May 27, only five days and approximately 96 miles after purchase, a diagnostic showed…
This vehicleâs windows dull out and side mirrors get brown and orange spots on them. Seat Belts wonât hold your seat belt and can sometimes pop out while going down the road. It sets off the seat belt alarm and you have to keep trying to get it back in. Thereâs a Recall for some 2017 models…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Jeep Renegades have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 268 owner complaints about engine for the 2017 Jeep Renegade (47% of the 566 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Jeep Renegade engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 30,700 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
The most frequent phrase is “low oil”, in 35 of 268 complaints, followed by “cooling fan” (14).
Other 2017 Jeep Renegade problems
See all 2017 Jeep Renegade problems or engine problems across all Renegade years.