repaired · 2020 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Jeep RenegadeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 567 owner complaints about the 2017 Jeep Renegade, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-131 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Jeep Renegade has problems
567 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
269Engine6 crash/fire/injury
149Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
119Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
95Power train3 crash/fire/injury
29Service brakes
27Exterior lighting
25Vehicle speed control
19Electronic stability control (ESC)
17Steering
8515 other systems17 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 269 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 149 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 119 | 1 |
| Power train | 95 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 29 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 27 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 25 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 19 | 1 |
| Steering | 17 | 4 |
| 15 other systems | 85 | 17 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 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.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
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?
30kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 186 engine complaints. 99% were reported before 100,000 miles.
91under 30k miles185under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2017 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
2017 Jeep Renegade safety ratings
2017 Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Renegade owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Everything with this car had been running fine. Regular maintenance. With absolutely no warning, as I was leaving a parking lot, the engine literally exploded. There are pieces of it that have been documented by the mechanics that looked at it. Thankfully I wasn't on a highway, or this could have…
Under normal driving conditions, coolant rapidly started leaking from the engine, and vehicle started overheating. UNKNOWN component failure, vehicle is currently at an independent service station. No warnings prior to overheating.
I am reporting a safety concern involving a 2017 Jeep Renegade, VIN [VIN]. The vehicle was purchased used on May 22, 2026 at approximately 89,055 miles and began experiencing problems almost immediately. On May 27, only five days and approximately 96 miles after purchase, a diagnostic showed Check…
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