2017 Jeep Renegade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 564 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jeep Renegade. The most-reported areas: Engine (268), Electrical System (148), Fuel/Propulsion System (119).
Key takeaways
- 564 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 23 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 268 | 48% |
| Electrical System | 148 | 26% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 119 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 99 | 18% |
| Power Train | 94 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 19 | 3% |
| Steering | 17 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 17 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Jeep Renegade SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-08
Under normal driving conditions, coolant rapidly started leaking from the engine, and vehicle started overheating. UNKNOWN component failure, vehicle is currently at an independent service station. No warnings prior to overheating.
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-08-24
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Left Brake Light Failure" was displayed. The contact disassembled the rear driver's side brake light and discovered that the wiring harness, turn signal, and brake light were melted. The vehicle was taken ...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-12
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, the title was retrieved from inside the glovebox, and the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale through Facebook Marketplace. At the time of pur...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.