2016 Jeep Renegade problems
Owners have filed 669 complaints about the 2016 Jeep Renegade with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 25.7% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 17.8%.
Complaints669
Crashes17
Fires12
Injuries35
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 25.7% · 172
Electrical system 17.8% · 119
Unknown or other 11.2% · 75
Power train 10.9% · 73
Vehicle speed control 4.3% · 29
Exterior lighting 4.0% · 27
Fuel/propulsion system 3.9% · 26
Service brakes 3.4% · 23
Severity
Of those complaints, 17 describe a crash, 12 describe a fire and 35 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Jeep Renegade in this data, 2016 draws comparatively few complaints; 2017 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 80 in the last three years against 97 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 32,000 miles.
In owners' own words
This vehicles electric cooling fan has worn out with less then 45,000 miles. After calling around to different dealerships and parts departments. Information obtained is there are more then 2500 back orders for this part. We will have to wait 3 to 4 weeks before we could see this part being delivered to make repairs. Seems to me that if you have this many back orders then maybe there is an issue with the part. Engine
Just like sooo many people online out radiator cooling fan started wobbling and now grinding. There are so many forums, sites and videos that show this is happening to a lot of people. A recall is not yet in effect but it needs to be asap. Cost is 400-1000 for each repair. And don't let them try to say it's an issue of dirt. It's usually around 36,000 miles so don't wait to fix it as the warrenty will expire. Engine · reported at 38,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated he was able to restart the vehicle and drive to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000. Engine · reported at 91,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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