KnownCarProblems2017 Jeep Renegade Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 566 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jeep Renegade, most often about the engine (48% of complaints, typically around 31,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Renegade model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2017 Jeep Renegade problems
Engine
273 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 31,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (jack key chrysler dodge Jeep ram, 1501 US 70, alamogordo, nm 88810), but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure occurred sporadically…
I bought my Jeep with 17miles on it. Since I have had it I have had many reacurring problems. 1st around the 8000 mile mark my Jeep started skipping gears like when you shift a old ten speed bike. Brought it to dealership it took a week or so and got it back the had to reprogram the shifting module?? Then 2nd as I was…
Electrical
149 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 36,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, 12v/24v/48v battery, instrument panel.
When I started my vehicle multiple warning lights came on showing that one daytime running light was out, right blinker light out, and the the license plate light. I shut the vehichle.off and restarted it. All warning lights remained. I then proceeded to drive to work. The rear license plate light warning continued to…
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. While driving 30 MPH uphill, the vehicle stalled and several unknown warning indicators illuminated. When the vehicle was turned off, all the warning indicators went away. The vehicle was taken to napleton clermont chrysler/Jeep/dodge (15859 fl-50, clermont, fl 34711) and they…
Fuel system
127 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 29,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
Chrysler's recall #ub2 manufacturer erro; fuel pum affechted by high ambient temperatures (vehicle in motion operated highway of puerto rico were temperatures 89-102 farenheitsdegrees , loss of fuel pressure, must be replace. Nhtsa id 18v731000
Car was running fine until we stopped to get a little more gas at a circle k gas station. We had about a 4th of a tank left and added $10 of 87yr gas in and immediately after we got back on to the road the engine started bucking and lurching like it was trying to die on US. It did that the whole way driving home for 2…
Other or unspecified
100 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles.
My vehicle runs out of oil prior to my oil change. Randomly while driving and making left or right turns, my low oil pressure notice will pop on and disappear and then stall on me. Was told by my the dealer that this is related to pressure consumption.
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…
Transmission
95 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
I purchased my 2017 Jeep Renegade brand new at the end of january 2018. I was told to bring my car in at 5000 miles for an oil change. Right before my oil change was due, while driving in a parking lot, I made a turn and saw a low engine pressure light and then my engine turned off while driving. My husband & I met…
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, it shook and the engine seemed to rev on its own. After some time, the vehicle adjusted itself and operated normally. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and…
Brakes
31 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 16,500 miles.
The car was throwing emergence brake failure lights, ESC system, service electronic paring brake, service ESC system, and check air bags lights
After a few months of use the brake rotors had deep scoring and were replaced by the dealer. At less than a year the brake rotors and pads scorn again and now the vehicle pulls to one side when the brakes are applied hard.
Lights
27 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 34,500 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights.
Engine burns oil to the point to where it is unsafe to operate without constantly adding oil between scheduled oil change intervals. The engine feels like it is gasping for air after coming to a halt and then starting again(stop sign, making a left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic, etc.). Additionally, the fog…
When I start the car, the warning light for the daytime running light came on. When I checked the light it was out. This happened around 30000 miles. At about 31000 the backup light warning light out came on. I was unable to check the accuracy of this. A few months later (most of the time the car is garages and only…
Speed control
25 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 20,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
I had just left for work today, driving on the street, when 2017 Jeep Renegade desert hawk suddenly stalled I was able to coast to the side of the road. A message came on the dashboard with instruction to put the vehicle in park and press start button. I did so and the engine tried to start, but didn't. Tried a second…
Gas pedal/acceleration will not engage when vehicle is in reverse, in a certain circumstance. This happens every time after I first start the vehicle, place it in reverse, and coast/roll backwards (out of my driveway, into the road, into traffic). Slamming my foot on the gas pedal results in no acceleration, so I just…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Jeep Renegade recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Jeep Renegade
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (273 complaints, typically around 31,500 miles); electrical (149 complaints, typically around 36,500 miles); fuel system (127 complaints, typically around 29,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Renegade have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 17, 2018 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Jeep Renegade?
- It is the most complained-about Renegade model year since 2000, with 566 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.