This page covers 5 recalls, 558 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Jeep Renegade.
24–26 mpg combined
9–9.8 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 2017 Jeep Renegade draws complaints concentrated heavily around the engine and powertrain. Owners frequently report engine stalling while driving, sometimes at highway speeds or in traffic, often with the vehicle still showing as in Drive. Coolant intrusion into the cylinders leading to engine failure comes up repeatedly, with several owners describing the vehicle being towed to a dealer and left unrepaired. Hard or failed starts are another recurring theme. On the powertrain side, owners describe hesitation, shuddering, and a sensation of the engine briefly cutting out during turns or acceleration. A notable secondary pattern involves cascading warning lights, owners report multiple driver assistance and safety-related systems dropping offline in sequence, including power steering, lane departure, and front collision warnings, often followed by the check engine light illuminating.
558
Total Complaints
23
Crash-Related
5
Fire-Related
12
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Jeep Renegade has 5 recalls, the most serious involving two separate defects on 2.4L models that can cause a sudden engine stall: a failing fuel pump on flex fuel (E85) 4x2 variants that loses fuel pressure, and a cracked oil pump housing that can cause the engine to cut out without warning.
Both stall risks leave the driver with no power while in traffic, raising the risk of a crash. The fuel pump issue is specific to vehicles equipped for flex fuel use on 2.4L engines, while the oil pump housing defect applies more broadly to 2.4L-equipped models. There is also an instrument panel software issue where multiple warning lights can illuminate even when nothing is wrong with the vehicle. This matters because a driver who sees false warnings repeatedly may discount a real warning when it appears, missing an actual malfunction.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump in certain 4x2 flex fuel vehicles with a 2.4L engine may fail to maintain fuel pressure during certain driving conditions, causing the engine to stall and sudden loss of power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump with an updated part.
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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 →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may cause loss of fuel pressure during high power demand combined with high altitude or high temperatures.
What the fix does
The fuel pump will be replaced at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The oil pump housing and balance shaft module may crack, causing the oil pump to fail and the engine to stall.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the oil pump and replace the balance shaft module if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the instrument panel may light up multiple warning lights even when nothing is actually wrong with the vehicle, especially when the fuel gauge shows low fuel. False warning lights could hide real problems and prevent drivers from knowing about actual malfunctions.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel software to fix the error and stop false warning lights from appearing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue causes warning lights on the dashboard to turn on even when nothing is actually wrong with the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument panel control software at no cost to fix the warning light issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
