How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Jeep Renegade?

NHTSA lists 17 steering-related complaints for the 2017 Renegade, which is 3% of all 564 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2017 Jeep Renegade?

No related recall is listed in this data for the 2017 Renegade steering complaints.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2017 Renegade is 15,534 miles.

Have steering problems caused crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data tied to steering complaints for the 2017 Renegade includes 4 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

Is the 2017 Renegade worse than other years for steering complaints?

The 2017 Renegade's steering complaint share is 3%, the same as 2015 and 2016, and higher than 2018's 2% and 2019's 0%.

2017 Jeep Renegade Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 17 steering complaints for the 2017 Jeep Renegade, 3% of its 564 total complaints for the year. Four crashes and one injury are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 15,534 miles. No related steering recall is listed in this data.

Steering complaints: 17; 3% of 564
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 15,534 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel locks up suddenly during driving, sometimes while turning at low speed, leaving the driver unable to steer.
Steering pops, pulls, or feels hard to move when turning, with some owners reporting repeat tire wear despite dealer visits.
Instrument panel displays multiple warning messages together, such as hill start assist unavailable, dynamic steering torque not available, and ESC system service, often alongside the steering trouble.
Power steering fails completely while driving, in one case following violent jerking to the left at freeway speed.
Steering issues appear linked to electrical power steering module problems, with the steering wheel locking while driving at highway speed.

When 2017 Jeep Renegade steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 25, 2018, latest Jun 14, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2018 to Jun 2026; peak Nov 2020 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2017 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 many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Jeep Renegade?: NHTSA lists 17 steering-related complaints for the 2017 Renegade, which is 3% of all 564 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2017 Jeep Renegade?: No related recall is listed in this data for the 2017 Renegade steering complaints.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2017 Renegade is 15,534 miles.
Have steering problems caused crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data tied to steering complaints for the 2017 Renegade includes 4 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.
Is the 2017 Renegade worse than other years for steering complaints?: The 2017 Renegade's steering complaint share is 3%, the same as 2015 and 2016, and higher than 2018's 2% and 2019's 0%.