How common are steering complaints on the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2016 Renegade, which is 3% of the 430 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the steering complaints reported on the 2016 Renegade.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2016 Renegade is 42,000 miles.

Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this area shows 1 crash and 6 injuries, with no fires reported.

Is the 2016 Renegade worse than other years for steering complaints?

The 2016 Renegade has 15 steering complaints (3% share), close to 2015 and 2017 (also 3%), while 2018 had 11 complaints (2% share) and later years had far fewer.

2016 Jeep Renegade Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2016 Jeep Renegade, 3% of its 430 total complaints. One crash and six injuries are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 42,000. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Steering complaints: 15; 3% of 430
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 42,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report the power steering assist suddenly failing and the steering wheel becoming very hard to turn, sometimes accompanied by a 'power steering system check' or 'power steering assist failure' dashboard message.
Some drivers describe the steering wheel locking up completely while driving, occasionally paired with loss of brakes or the vehicle refusing to shut off.
Several complaints describe power steering and traction control cutting out at the same time, causing the vehicle to drift or lose control momentarily.
One owner reported the loss of steering resolving itself after turning the ignition off and back on.
A separate complaint noted the absence of a steering damper/stabilizer and no spare tire or jacking device as a design concern.

When 2016 Jeep Renegade steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 18, 2016, latest Jun 5, 2020.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2016 to Jun 2020; peak Nov 2019 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2016 Jeep Renegade

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Renegade model year

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

201515 (3%)
201615 (3%)
201717 (3%)
201811 (2%)
20190 (0%)
20201 (2%)
20214 (6%)
20221 (4%)
20231 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2016 Jeep Renegade?: NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2016 Renegade, which is 3% of the 430 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2016 Jeep Renegade?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the steering complaints reported on the 2016 Renegade.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2016 Renegade is 42,000 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this area shows 1 crash and 6 injuries, with no fires reported.
Is the 2016 Renegade worse than other years for steering complaints?: The 2016 Renegade has 15 steering complaints (3% share), close to 2015 and 2017 (also 3%), while 2018 had 11 complaints (2% share) and later years had far fewer.