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2016 Jeep Renegade Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 45 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Jeep Renegade, 10% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 9,900 miles. There are 3 crashes and 3 injuries tied to this area, and no related recall is listed.

Brakes complaints
45
10% of 430
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
9,900 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Traction control engages unexpectedly during normal turns on dry pavement, cutting engine power for several seconds.
  • Loss of acceleration or momentum while turning, sometimes at low speed near intersections or highway merges.
  • Parking brake reported to engage on its own while driving, or fails to hold the vehicle when set at a stop.
  • Dashboard warnings for the brake or safety-assist system appear alongside the traction control faults.
  • Some owners report the traction control light flashing repeatedly before power returns.

When 2016 Jeep Renegade brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 9, 2016, latest Apr 4, 2026.

2016 Jeep Renegade brakes complaints: complaints filed per month4Mar 2016Oct 2016Apr 2017Jun 2018Mar 2019Sep 2019Jul 2020Jan 2026
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2016 to Apr 2026; peak Jul 2016 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2016 Jeep Renegade

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Renegade model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201554 (11%)
  2. 201645 (10%)
  3. 201748 (9%)
  4. 201828 (6%)
  5. 20196 (8%)
  6. 20202 (3%)
  7. 20213 (4%)
  8. 20221 (4%)
  9. 20232 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2016 Jeep Renegade have?
NHTSA lists 45 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Renegade, which is 10% of the 430 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Jeep Renegade?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint area on the 2016 Renegade.
At what mileage do 2016 Renegade brake problems typically start?
The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2016 Renegade is 9,900 miles.
Have brake issues caused crashes or injuries on the 2016 Renegade?
NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries for the 2016 Renegade, with no reported fires.
Is the 2016 Renegade worse for brake complaints than other years?
The 2016 Renegade shows 45 brake complaints (10% share), compared to 54 (11%) in 2015 and 48 (9%) in 2017, with later years reporting far fewer.

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.