2017 Jeep Renegade Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 9 Renegade years
The 2017 Jeep Renegade ranks worst of 9 model years, with a complaint index of 100 and 564 complaints, mostly tied to the engine (51%) and electrical system (29%). NHTSA lists 3 recalls, including fuel pump and oil pump housing issues.
- Complaints
- 564
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 23 / 5
- Injuries / deaths
- 16 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 23 city / 30.5 hwy
Top 2017 Jeep Renegade problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine285 (51%)
- Electrical System161 (29%)
- Fuel System127 (23%)
- Other99 (18%)
- Transmission & Powertrain94 (17%)
- Brakes48 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires20 (4%)
- Airbags17 (3%)
- Steering17 (3%)
- Structure & Body10 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners report engine compartment fires with burning odors and smoke, in one case flames erupting from under the hood while parked.
- Some drivers describe unexpected forward lunging while stopped, as if the brake pedal was not holding the vehicle, leading to rear-end collisions.
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including collisions at highway speeds and spin-outs on wet roads.
- Some drivers describe the steering wheel locking up suddenly during turns, making the vehicle impossible to steer until it released.
- Owners report sudden engine stalling while driving, including during turns, that led to loss of vehicle control.
- Some drivers describe brake failure while parking, with the pedal not slowing the car despite being pressed hard.
2017 Jeep Renegade recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V731000Oct 17, 2018Fuel System21,104 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure.
Risk: A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB2.
- NHTSA 18V131000Feb 22, 2018Engine9 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may be equipped with a cracked oil pump housing/balance shaft module (BSM), which can cause the oil pump to fail and the engine to stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump for its production information, and replace the BSM as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U18.
- NHTSA 17V485000Aug 2, 2017Electrical System3,002 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles. Due to a software issue, multiple malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: If the malfunction indicator lamps illuminate at incorrect times, the driver may be unaware when a true malfunction occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Instrument Panel Control software, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T50.
2017 Jeep Renegade fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 30.5 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,875
- 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.
2017 compared with other Renegade years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Jeep Renegade reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2017 Renegade has the highest complaint index (100) and the most complaints (564) among the 9 model years tracked, making it the year most likely to have reported problems relative to other Renegade years.
- What is the main problem with the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
- The top problem area is the engine, accounting for 51% of complaints, followed by the electrical system at 29% and the fuel system at 23%.
- Does the 2017 Jeep Renegade have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Renegade covering the fuel system (fuel pump replacement), engine (cracked oil pump housing), and electrical system (instrument panel software).
- How does the 2017 Renegade compare to other years?
- The 2017 model has a complaint index of 100, higher than 2015 (75), 2016 (63), and 2018 (88), and far higher than later years like 2022 and 2023, which score 13 and 0.
- Are there safety concerns with the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
- NHTSA data shows 23 crashes, 5 fires, and 16 injuries reported for the 2017 Renegade, with median mileage at failure around 28,448 miles.