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2016 Jeep Renegade Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

75/100

#3 most-complained of 9 Renegade years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2016 Jeep Renegade has 430 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 75 out of 100 — #3 highest of 9 Renegade model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is engine (198 complaints, 46% of the total). Complaints report 9 crashes, 10 fires, and 15 injuries.

Complaints
430
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
9 / 10
Injuries / deaths
15 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25.5
23 city / 30.5 hwy

Top 2016 Jeep Renegade problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine198 (46%)
  2. Electrical System131 (30%)
  3. Other78 (18%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain73 (17%)
  5. Brakes45 (10%)
  6. Fuel System28 (7%)
  7. Airbags17 (4%)
  8. Structure & Body17 (4%)
  9. Steering15 (3%)
  10. Seat Belts14 (3%)
2016 Jeep Renegade complaints: complaints filed per quarter492016 Q12017 Q32019 Q12020 Q32022 Q12023 Q32025 Q12026 Q3
641 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q1 (49).

2016 Jeep Renegade recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 16V545000Jul 20, 2016Structure & Body8,581 vehicles

    Trailer hitches

    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.

    Risk: Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.

2016 Jeep Renegade fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
30.5 MPG
Combined
25.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,825
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2016 compared with other Renegade years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201520162017201820192020202120222023
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Caution63511325.5
2016Avoid75430125.5
2017Avoid100564325.5
2018Avoid88442225

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Jeep Renegade a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Jeep Renegade ranks #3 of 9 among Renegade model years (Complaint Index 75/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 430 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Renegade?
The most reported problem areas are engine (198 complaints), electrical system (131 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (73 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 36,065 miles.
Does the 2016 Jeep Renegade have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Jeep Renegade, most recently reported 2016, covering structure & body.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Jeep Renegade?
EPA rates the 2016 Jeep Renegade at 25.5 MPG combined (23 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,825. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.