2017 Jeep Renegade Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2017 Jeep Renegade, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 29,978 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (18% of reports).
- 119fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 29,978median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 38%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 21 of 119 complaints (18%)
- Oil pressure: mentioned in 7 of 119 complaints (6%)
- Extremely dangerous: mentioned in 6 of 119 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 73 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 119 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Jeep Renegade fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Renegade | 3 | 12% | — |
| 2021 Renegade | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Renegade | 6 | 10% | — |
| 2019 Renegade | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2018 Renegade | 90 | 20% | 16,000 |
| 2017 Renegade | 119 | 21% | 29,978 |
| 2016 Renegade | 26 | 6% | 25,000 |
| 2015 Renegade | 38 | 7% | 36,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2017 Jeep Renegade. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Honestly there are so so many problems that have occurred and all under 40,000-50,000 miles! Two recalled radiators and i know its having oberheating isuuses ahain . My car literaly got so hot it slpikt4my batery and the battery aciid smoke filled the eniter cabin are of the vehicle my kids and i…
While accelerating on freeway, engine suddenly turned off. Fuel pump went out, and I had to coast to safety avoiding traffic. Having to move lanes into the shoulder was incredibly scary once my momentum dropped to 15mph on a freeway alongside cars going 85+. It almost caused 2 separate accidents…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Jeep Renegades have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 119 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2017 Jeep Renegade (21% 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 29,978 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 21 of 119 complaints, followed by “oil pressure” (7).
Other 2017 Jeep Renegade problems
- Engine problems (268)
- Electrical System problems (149)
- Power Train problems (95)
See all 2017 Jeep Renegade problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Renegade years.