2017 Jeep Renegade problems
Owners have filed 928 complaints about the 2017 Jeep Renegade with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 28.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 15.9%.
Complaints928
Crashes40
Fires11
Injuries25
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 28.8% · 267
Electrical system 15.9% · 148
Fuel/propulsion system 12.8% · 119
Unknown or other 10.7% · 99
Power train 10.1% · 94
Service brakes 3.1% · 29
Exterior lighting 2.8% · 26
Vehicle speed control 2.7% · 25
Severity
Of those complaints, 40 describe a crash, 11 describe a fire and 25 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Jeep Renegade in this data, 2017 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 103 in the last three years against 237 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 27,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact leased a 2017 Jeep Renegade. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart and was taken to klaben chrysler Jeep dodge ram (1106 w main st, kent, oh 44240, (330) 673-3139) where it was diagnosed that an oil consumption test was needed. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 18,400. Engine · reported at 18,400 miles
According to the dealer I must check my oil every 1k miles to check the oil level. This is about the 3rd time my car has stopped in the middle of traffic. When I call the dealer all they say is did you check your oil. The last time this happened was on sun, nov 3, 2019. Why are companies allowed to sell products they are fully aware have defects, to turn around and make it the consumers responsibility. Engine · reported at 24,500 miles
My 2017 Jeep Renegade has stalled multiple times while driving and also while stopping in traffic. The car just stops and I get a warning about shifting to park and starting, which is dangerous in traffic. When trying to restart, the starter is very slow and will eventually start again. All scheduled maintenance and oil changes have been regularly made. This is a vehicle safety ssue that needs nvestigating. Engine · reported at 46,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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