2017 Jeep Renegade recalls and problems

The 2017 Jeep Renegade has 3 recalls and 567 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2017 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 9 Renegade model years — the most of any year.

3recalls

567complaints

23crashes

5fires

16injuries

28,448median 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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3 recalls

Fuel System

Oct 17, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V731000 · 21,104 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Engine

Feb 22, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V131000 · 9 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Electrical System

Aug 2, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V485000 · 3,002 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: 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 & notes

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.

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

Engine274

Electrical System149

Fuel System127

Unknown or other100

Power Train95

Service Brakes29

Exterior Lighting27

Vehicle Speed Control25

Electronic Stability Control19

Air Bags17

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

Complaints by year filed

2017 vs. other Jeep Renegade years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Jeep Renegade have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2017 Jeep Renegade, the latest from Oct 17, 2018 (fuel system). 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 2017 Jeep Renegade?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (274), electrical system (149), fuel system (127). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.