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2017 Jeep Renegade problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 921 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 8.1 times the median Renegade year — the 2017 model ranks #1 of 9 Renegade years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 25 injuries in total across these filings.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 270 reports (29% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

921

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

40

Crash-involved

11

Fires reported

25

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2017 compare to other Renegade years?

Renegade NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted921 complaints2015: 796 complaints2016: 668 complaints2017: 921 complaints2018: 693 complaints2019: 114 complaints2020: 90 complaints2021: 103 complaints2022: 42 complaints2023: 43 complaints
Renegade NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Jeep Renegade problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine27029%
Electrical System16618%
Fuel System12614%
Other9811%
Transmission9410%
Brakes313%
Lighting263%
Speed Control253%
Airbags172%
Steering172%
Tires & Wheels142%
Seat Belts81%
Suspension81%
Body & Structure61%
Driver Assistance61%
Visibility & Wipers51%
Latches & Locks30%
Seats10%

Does the 2017 Jeep Renegade have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V731000Fuel SystemOctober 17, 2018 · 21,104 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure.

Consequence

A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB2.

18V131000EngineFebruary 22, 2018 · 9 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

17V485000Electrical SystemAugust 2, 2017 · 3,002 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles. Due to a software issue, multiple malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence

If the malfunction indicator lamps illuminate at incorrect times, the driver may be unaware when a true malfunction occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Instrument Panel Control software, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T50.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I WAS JUMPING OOFF MY GF CAR FOR THE 10TH TIME OVER A COURSE OF TIME, THIS TIME FOR SOME REASON MY JEEP CAUGHT FIRE AND NOW IS TOTALED AND IT ALSO CAUSED HER CAR TO CATCH FIRE. SO NOT ONLY DID IT DAMAGE MY JEEP BUT DAMAGED HER CAR AS WELL.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 3, 2020 · fire

“I HAVE TRIED TO GET IN CONTACT WITH SOMEONE TO GET MY FUEL PUMP FIXED. I FINALLY DID TODAY. BUT CAN'T GET IN UNTIL NEXTA FRIDAY. MY CAR HAS STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE HAD TO WRECK INTO MAILBOXES STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, AND ALMOST BE HIT BECAUSE MY CAR STOPS WORKING. I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 12, 2020 · crash

“I HAVE TRIED TO GET IN CONTACT WITH SOMEONE TO GET MY FUEL PUMP FIXED. I FINALLY DID TODAY. BUT CAN'T GET IN UNTIL NEXTA FRIDAY. MY CAR HAS STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE HAD TO WRECK INTO MAILBOXES STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, AND ALMOST BE HIT BECAUSE MY CAR STOPS WORKING. I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 12, 2020 · crash

“I WAS TURNING INTO MY PARKING SPACE SLOWLY WITH THE BRAKE SLIGHTLY DEPRESSED. AS I PRESSED FURTHER ON THE BRAKE THE CAR ACCELERATED SUDDENLY. I PRESSED DOWN HARD ON THE BRAKES AND THE CAR DIDN'T SLOW DOWN AND SMACKED THE RETAINING WALL. THE DASHBOARD LIT UP WITH THE PARKING BRAKE (DID NOT PRESS)…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 18, 2018 · crash

“MY RENEGADE HAS REPEATEDLY STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING. UNFORTUNATELY THIS LAST TIME RESULTED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. THE JEEP HAS LESS 16K MILES ON IT. I HAVE NOTIFIED FCA BUT UNTIL IT IS RESOLVED I HAVE NO VEHICLE.*DT CONSUMER STATED HE HAD A VEHICLE CONTROL ISSUE WHILE MAKING A TURN ENGINE STALLED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · February 27, 2019 · crash

2017 Jeep Renegade — common questions

Is the 2017 Jeep Renegade reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 921 complaints put the 2017 model at #1 of 9 Renegade years. It is one of the Renegade years to avoid.

What are the most common 2017 Renegade problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (270 complaints), electrical system (166 complaints), fuel system (126 complaints).

Does the 2017 Jeep Renegade have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 Jeep Renegade. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Jeep Renegade years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Renegade years to avoid are 2017, 2015, 2018, 2016. The cleanest record among Renegade years belongs to 2022.

How safe is the 2017 Jeep Renegade?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2017 Jeep Renegade earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.