Worst 2017 Jeep Renegade Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Jeep Renegade.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 265 | 2 | 3 | 37,451 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 144 | 3 | 4 | 36,162 mi | |
| Fuel System | 118 | 1 | — | 37,711 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 93 | 3 | — | 26,525 mi | |
| Brakes | 28 | 3 | — | 23,411 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 26 | — | 1 | 32,439 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 24 | 3 | — | 20,522 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 19 | 1 | — | 31,574 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 8 | — | 37,892 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 16 | 4 | — | 23,607 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | — | 1 | 34,602 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | 2 | — | 9,144 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 1 | — | 15,650 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | 2 | — | 46,900 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | 1 | 2,685 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Jeep Renegade
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~24,115 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may be equipped with a cracked oil pump housing/balance shaft module (BSM), which can cause the oil pump to fail and the engine to stall.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles. Due to a software issue, multiple malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
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2017 Jeep Renegade — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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