IllustrationWHILE DRIVING I COULD HEAR THE VEHICLE RUNNING VERY LOUD AND THEN IT WOULD GET QUIET. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THEN WHEN I EXITED THE VEHICLE I FELT THE HOOD WHICH WAS VERY HOT AND WHILE DRIVING I WAS WATCHING THE COOLANT LEVEL WHICH WOULD FLUCTUATE VERY HIGH AND THEN GO LOW.
2017 Jeep Renegade
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Renegade years
Owner complaints for the 2017 Jeep Renegade are substantially higher than the model-year median of 79.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
1640–25K
12725–50K
6150–75K
1875–100K
5100–150K
2150K+
377 reports with mileage · 187 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 268 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 148 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 119 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
23 crash reports5 fire reports12 injury reports
Engine complaints
268 reportsENGINE STALLS OUT WHEN DRIVING AND AT SLOW TURNS ALSO LOW OIL LIGHT COMES ON EVEN THOUGH OIL IS UP TO DATE. VERY UNSAFE WHEN DROPPING KIDS OFF AT SCHOOL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED TO HER RESIDENCE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED INTO HER DRIVEWAY, UNLATCHED AND OPENED THE HOO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED TO HER RESIDENCE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED INTO HER DRIVEWAY, UNLATCHED AND OPENED THE HOOD, AND FLAMES ERUPTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO BOTH ARMS HOWEVER, SUSTAINED NO BURNS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A FIRE AND POLICE REPORT WERE FILED. NEITHER A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V131000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
BOUGHT 2017/JEEP RENEGADE SEPTEMBER 2021 WITH ONLY 17000 MILES FRO JEEP DEALER IN ANDERSON SC BEFORE MY FIRST OIL CHANGE WAS DUE I HAD TO PUT 5 QUARTS OF OIL IN IT. IT WAS SHUTTING OFF WHILE IN MOTION SAYING LOW PRESSURE OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON ADD OIL BEEN RUNNING FINE
RENEGADE STALLING AT LOW SPEED OR MAKING A TURN LOW OIL PRESSURE SHOWS ON DISPLAY THIS IS NOT SAFE THIS COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT I BEEN RESEARCHING AND THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE A LOT PEOPLE COMPLAINING.
WHEN AT SLOW SPEEDS THE ENGINE STALLS AND SAYS TO ENTER PARK TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THEN THE JEEP STRUGGLES TO RESTART AGAIN
WHEN AM DRIVING AT 40 MPH MY CAR PULLS WHEN I LET GO OF THE GAS OR WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS. IT ALSO PULLS AT HIGHER OR LOWER SPEEDS. IT'S NOT ALWAYS AT 40 MPH. ALSO WHEN AM IN DRIVING MY FORWARD COLLISION WARNING TURNS OFF JUST FOR NO REASON AND ON THE DASH IT SAYS IT'S TURNED OFF. STAYS TURNED OFF FOR AT LEAST 1 MIN OR 2. I HAVE…
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WHEN AM DRIVING AT 40 MPH MY CAR PULLS WHEN I LET GO OF THE GAS OR WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS. IT ALSO PULLS AT HIGHER OR LOWER SPEEDS. IT'S NOT ALWAYS AT 40 MPH. ALSO WHEN AM IN DRIVING MY FORWARD COLLISION WARNING TURNS OFF JUST FOR NO REASON AND ON THE DASH IT SAYS IT'S TURNED OFF. STAYS TURNED OFF FOR AT LEAST 1 MIN OR 2. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND WHERE THE PROBLEM PRESISTES FROM.
VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WHEN DRIVING, GOING LESS THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR. SYSTEM DOES NOT SHUT DOWN. DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A BATTERY OR ELECTRICAL ISSUE. HAD THIS HAPPEN 3 TIMES IN A MONTH. PULLED OVER INTO PARK & HAD TO RESTART THE CAR. LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. MECHANIC REFERRED ME TO DEALER…
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VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WHEN DRIVING, GOING LESS THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR. SYSTEM DOES NOT SHUT DOWN. DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A BATTERY OR ELECTRICAL ISSUE. HAD THIS HAPPEN 3 TIMES IN A MONTH. PULLED OVER INTO PARK & HAD TO RESTART THE CAR. LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. MECHANIC REFERRED ME TO DEALERSHIP AS THEY COULD ONLY DETERMINE A LOW OIL CONSUMPTION/ PRESSURE. TERRIBLE KNOCKING SOUND IN FRONT AS WELL. VERY CONCERNED AS OTHER JEEPS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR SIMILAR ISSUES, BUT MY 2017 RENEGADE LATITUDE IS NOT UNDER THE RECALL. HUGE SAFETY CONCERN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHCILE WAS THEN TOWED TO BOLTON DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM FIAT (8181 MEMORIAL BLVD, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640, (409) 237-5500) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CON…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHCILE WAS THEN TOWED TO BOLTON DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM FIAT (8181 MEMORIAL BLVD, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640, (409) 237-5500) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000. INVALID VIN.*DT*JB
THE MOTOR QUIT RUNNING WHILE TURNING ONTO AN ON-RAMP (25MPH), AND THE READOUT ON THE DASH SAID ' LOW OIL PRESSURE '. I HAD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, PUT IT IN PARK, AND PRESS THE BRAKE AND PUSH THE START BUTTON. IT STARTED UP AFTER A COUPLE OF TRIES, AND I DROVE ONTO THE INTERSTATE WITHOUT IT REOCCURRING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWI…
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THE MOTOR QUIT RUNNING WHILE TURNING ONTO AN ON-RAMP (25MPH), AND THE READOUT ON THE DASH SAID ' LOW OIL PRESSURE '. I HAD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, PUT IT IN PARK, AND PRESS THE BRAKE AND PUSH THE START BUTTON. IT STARTED UP AFTER A COUPLE OF TRIES, AND I DROVE ONTO THE INTERSTATE WITHOUT IT REOCCURRING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE NOW. IT ALSO HAPPENED ON 01/11/2021.
Official recalls
318V731000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Oct 17, 2018
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
18V131000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Feb 22, 2018
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
17V485000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
Aug 2, 2017
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.