How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Renegade, which is 4% of the 430 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to structure and body issues on the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

Yes. Recall 16V545000 covers 2015-2016 Renegades built with a factory trailer hitch package; the fix adds two extra fasteners per side.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 17,262.5 miles.

Did any of these Structure & Body complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.

2016 Jeep Renegade Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Jeep Renegade, 4% of its 430 total complaints for the year. A related recall (16V545000) covers a trailer hitch fastener issue, and the median mileage at failure was 17,262.5 miles.

Structure & Body complaints: 17; 4% of 430
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 17,263 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Driver power seat controls freeze or become unresponsive, sometimes locking the seat in a forward or backward position while driving.
Windshields reportedly get struck by road debris and damaged shortly after purchase.
The MySky roof panel latch has been reported to break apart, allowing the panel to detach and fly off while the vehicle was moving at highway speed.
Owners describe a high-pitched noise and disorientation when the rear window is lowered at speed.
General owners describe recurring shuddering, electrical malfunctions, and door lock failures that dealerships could not duplicate or diagnose.

When 2016 Jeep Renegade body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 28, 2017, latest Nov 26, 2025.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2017 to Nov 2025; peak Aug 2017 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Jeep Renegade

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.

Structure & Body complaints by Renegade model year

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

201514 (3%)
201617 (4%)
201710 (2%)
201811 (2%)
20195 (6%)
20201 (2%)
20211 (1%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Jeep Renegade?: NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Renegade, which is 4% of the 430 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to structure and body issues on the 2016 Jeep Renegade?: Yes. Recall 16V545000 covers 2015-2016 Renegades built with a factory trailer hitch package; the fix adds two extra fasteners per side.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 17,262.5 miles.
Did any of these Structure & Body complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.