This page covers 1 recall, 425 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Jeep Renegade.
24–27 mpg combined
8.7–9.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2016 Jeep Renegade draws the most complaints around engine and powertrain behavior, with the electrical system close behind. Engine complaints are the heaviest cluster, and a recurring theme is unexpected engine failure or stalling, in some cases followed by fire, with owners describing flames appearing from under the hood or beneath the vehicle while parked or in motion. Powertrain reports center on rough running, hesitation, and loss of power. The electrical system complaints follow a consistent pattern: multiple warning lights, airbag, parking brake, seatbelt, illuminate simultaneously and cycle on and off while driving. Owners say dealers and mechanics often can't pinpoint the fault, and several report being told the affected safety systems may not function while those warnings are active. The concurrent airbag and seatbelt warning combination appears across multiple reports, not just isolated cases.
425
Total Complaints
9
Crash-Related
10
Fire-Related
7
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The trailer hitch assembly may be attached with only one fastener per side instead of the required three fasteners per side.
What the fix does
Dealers will install two additional fasteners per side at no cost to secure the trailer hitch properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
