How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Jeep Renegade have?

NHTSA lists 73 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Renegade, which is 17% of its 430 total complaints for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2016 Renegade.

At what mileage do transmission problems show up on the 2016 Renegade?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2016 Renegade is 18,500 miles, though some owners reported issues within the first few hundred miles.

How does the 2016 Renegade compare to other years for transmission complaints?

The 2016 Renegade's 73 transmission complaints and 17% share are lower than the 2015 model's 170 complaints (33% share), but similar in share to 2017's 94 complaints (17% share).

Did the transmission issues cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this component area for the 2016 Renegade lists 3 crashes and 7 injuries, with no fires reported.

2016 Jeep Renegade Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 73 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Jeep Renegade, 17% of its 430 total complaints. Owners commonly report rough or jerky shifting, sudden power loss during turns, and a case where a transmission was replaced at 700 miles. Median mileage at failure is 18,500. No related recalls are listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 73; 17% of 430
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 18,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Transmission shifts rough when cold, causing the vehicle to hesitate or lurch forward when trying to accelerate into traffic.
Traction control light flickers on during low-speed turns, accompanied by a temporary but complete loss of acceleration for a few seconds.
Some owners report the 9-speed transmission bucking and jerking between first and second gear at low mileage.
One owner had the transmission replaced after the check engine light came on with only 700 miles on the odometer.
A dealer software update intended to fix the power-loss-during-turns issue reportedly made the problem occur on both left and right turns instead of just one.

When 2016 Jeep Renegade transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 26, 2016, latest Jun 16, 2025.

73 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2016 to Jun 2025; peak Aug 2016 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Jeep Renegade

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Renegade model year

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

2015170 (33%)
201673 (17%)
201794 (17%)
201858 (13%)
20197 (9%)
20207 (11%)
20216 (9%)
20226 (23%)
20232 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Jeep Renegade have?: NHTSA lists 73 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Renegade, which is 17% of its 430 total complaints for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2016 Jeep Renegade?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2016 Renegade.
At what mileage do transmission problems show up on the 2016 Renegade?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2016 Renegade is 18,500 miles, though some owners reported issues within the first few hundred miles.
How does the 2016 Renegade compare to other years for transmission complaints?: The 2016 Renegade's 73 transmission complaints and 17% share are lower than the 2015 model's 170 complaints (33% share), but similar in share to 2017's 94 complaints (17% share).
Did the transmission issues cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this component area for the 2016 Renegade lists 3 crashes and 7 injuries, with no fires reported.