2017 Jeep Renegade Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 127 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Jeep Renegade, 23% of that year's 564 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 29,978 miles. A related recall, campaign 18V731000, covers fuel pump replacement on 2017-2018 flex fuel/E85 models with the 2.4L engine.
- Fuel System complaints
- 127
- 23% of 564
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 29,978 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls or shuts off without warning while driving at highway speed, sometimes requiring the driver to coast to the side of the road.
- Owners report the fuel pump failing and needing replacement after the engine cuts out mid-drive.
- Some drivers describe stalling combined with loss of power steering, leading to loss of control.
- Fuel pumps at gas stations shut off early during refueling, preventing a full tank.
- After refueling, the engine bucks and lurches as if trying to stall, continuing for an extended period.
When 2017 Jeep Renegade fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 27, 2017, latest Aug 11, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2017 Jeep Renegade
- 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.
Fuel System complaints by Renegade model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2017 Jeep Renegade have?
- NHTSA lists 127 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Renegade, which is 23% of all 564 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
- Yes. Campaign 18V731000 covers 2017-2018 Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 models with the 2.4L engine; dealers replace the fuel pump free of charge.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 29,978 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2017 Renegade.
- Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records 2 crashes and 0 fires tied to fuel system complaints on the 2017 Renegade, with no injuries reported.
- How does the 2017 Renegade compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2017 Renegade's 127 fuel system complaints (23% share) are higher than 2015 (39, 8%) and 2016 (28, 7%), and similar to 2018 (99, 22%).