Worst 2016 Jeep Renegade Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Jeep Renegade.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 172 | — | 3 | 35,676 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 114 | 1 | 2 | 33,828 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 73 | 3 | — | 26,041 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 29 | — | — | 17,766 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 25 | — | 1 | 43,535 mi | |
| Fuel System | 25 | 1 | — | 23,073 mi | |
| Brakes | 23 | 1 | — | 34,148 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 21 | 1 | — | 15,536 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 3 | — | 32,118 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | 1 | — | 34,074 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 14 | 1 | — | 30,536 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 10 | — | — | 31,380 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 41,097 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 1 | — | 6,483 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | 7,330 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 34,050 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Jeep Renegade
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~8,581 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
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2016 Jeep Renegade — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Jeep Renegade reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Renegade reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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