Jeep Renegade Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 286 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Renegade across 8 model years. The 2017 model year has the most (119). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (16% of reports).
- 286fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 33%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 46 of 286 complaints (16%)
- Low oil: mentioned in 16 of 286 complaints (6%)
- Shuts off: mentioned in 16 of 286 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 160 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 286 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
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 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 was driving down the interstate at a low speed due to traffic being backed up and my vehicle started stalling as I was driving at a lower speed. The week before I was driving at a low speed in a parking garage and my vehicle stalled while driving. And I was at a stop sign a couple months ago and…
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…
I am writing to report a severe safety defect regarding my 2018 Jeep Renegade. The vehicle suffers from an extreme internal oil consumption defect, burning 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles. According to certified automotive diagnostics, this is five times the normal operating rate. This rapid oil…
I was on a hill and the car stalled. Or sometimes it has trouble starting and the starter and alternator and battery are fine.
my car suddenly caught fire while driving on the freeway. i heard a boom, felt my car shake and saw flames out my back window, i pulled over immediately and got out of the car. going around the passenger side to inspect my tires and car. as in doing this i noticed that the entire car by then…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Renegades have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 286 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Jeep Renegade. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Renegade fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Renegade?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 46 of 286 complaints, followed by “low oil” (16).
Other Jeep Renegade problems
- Engine problems (852)
- Electrical System problems (616)
- Power Train problems (426)
- Service Brakes problems (111)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (109)
See all Jeep Renegade problems.