2017 Jeep Renegade fuel system problems

The 2017 Jeep Renegade has 126 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

126

Fuel System complaints

14%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Renegade fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

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.

What owners report

“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

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2017 Jeep Renegade have?

NHTSA has 126 complaints about the 2017 Jeep Renegade fuel system — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Jeep Renegade fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 18V731000.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.