2017 Jeep Renegade Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Jeep Renegade.

20162018
Complaints
918
Crashes
40
Fires
11
Injuries
25
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2017 Jeep Renegade Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1265 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:37,451 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:3
#2144 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:36,162 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:4
#3118 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:37,711 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Jeep Renegade.

Engine Problems
265
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Avg Miles
37,451
Electrical Faults
144
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
4
Avg Miles
36,162
Fuel System
118
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
37,711
Transmission / Drivetrain
93
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
26,525
Brakes
28
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
23,411
Headlight/Taillight Failures
26
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
32,439
Unintended Acceleration
24
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
20,522
Electronic Stability Control
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
31,574
Airbags
17
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
37,892
Steering Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
23,607
Seat Belt Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
34,602
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
9,144
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
15,650
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
46,900
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
2,685
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Jeep Renegade

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~24,115 vehicles.

18V731000Fuel Pump
~21,104 affected

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.

18V131000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~9 affected

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.

17V485000Instrument Cluster
~3,002 affected

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.

Is the 2017 Jeep Renegade reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2017 Jeep Renegade has 918 NHTSA complaints, 40 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 265 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (265 complaints, avg 37,451 mi); Electrical Faults (144 complaints, avg 36,162 mi); Fuel System (118 complaints, avg 37,711 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 33,717 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Jeep Renegade include 40 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Jeep Renegade have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 24,115 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Jeep Renegade?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine problems) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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