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2016 Jeep RenegadeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 431 owner complaints about the 2016 Jeep Renegade, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-545 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 13, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Jeep Renegade has problems
431 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
174Engine3 crash/fire/injury
119Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
74Power train3 crash/fire/injury
29Vehicle speed control
27Exterior lighting
26Fuel/propulsion system
23Service brakes
21Electronic stability control (ESC)
17Air bags
8617 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 174 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 119 | 3 |
| Power train | 74 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 29 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 27 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 26 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 23 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 21 | 1 |
| Air bags | 17 | 3 |
| 17 other systems | 86 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 Jeep Renegade recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
39kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 127 engine complaints. 99% were reported before 100,000 miles.
39under 30k miles126under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
11 owners mentioned a cost$600median
Middle half: $263 – $700
Engine
11 owners mentioned a cost$620median
Middle half: $600 – $939
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Renegade year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Renegade median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Jeep Renegade safety ratings
2016 Jeep Renegade SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (23.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Renegade owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving on the freeway at approximately 65 mph with my family in the vehicle, including my fiancée, my [XXX] son, and my fiancée’s mother, the engine suddenly began making a grinding noise that lasted approximately 10 seconds. The engine then began knocking, and the vehicle abruptly shut off,…
There is an emissions recall on this Jeep; it is currently at the dealership for the repairs. In order to reach the part that must be replaced in order to complete the recall, there is a bolt that is sheared off. The dealership is telling us that we have to pay $3,800 in order to replace the head,…
My car just shut off out of now where while I was driving, tried to turn it on and wouldn’t start, get u I was in the middle of the road bc it just shut off. I left it off for about 10 minutes and finally it turned back on but yet the battery and everything was good on the car, this is definitely a…
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