2016 Jeep Renegade recalls and problems

The 2016 Jeep Renegade has 1 recall and 431 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2016 Jeep Renegade
Photo: 2016 Jeep Renegade by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2016 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 9 Renegade model years — 4th most.

1recalls
431complaints
9crashes
10fires
15injuries
36,119median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Trailer Hitches

Jul 20, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V545000 · 8,581 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.

Risk: Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine180
Electrical System119
Unknown or other76
Power Train74
Vehicle Speed Control29
Fuel System28
Exterior Lighting27
Service Brakes23
Electronic Stability Control21
Air Bags17

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2016: 38 complaints20162017: 55 complaints20172018: 54 complaints20182019: 115 complaints20191152020: 54 complaints20202021: 31 complaints20212022: 23 complaints20222023: 11 complaints20232024: 19 complaints20242025: 20 complaints20252026: 11 complaints202611

2016 vs. other Jeep Renegade years

2015: 512 complaints20152016: 431 complaints20162017: 567 complaints20175672018: 444 complaints20182019: 80 complaints20192020: 64 complaints20202021: 68 complaints20212022: 28 complaints20222023: 21 complaints202321

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Jeep Renegade have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Jeep Renegade, the latest from Jul 20, 2016 (trailer hitches). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (180), electrical system (119), unknown or other (76). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.