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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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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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

What owners actually said

564 reports
Mileage unknown · Apr 23, 2022
Electrical System

Instrument panel will show various light/warning issues when there is no problem

NHTSA ODI #11461888

Mileage unknown · Mar 30, 2022
Unknown Or Other

MY CAR LOST POWER AND ERROR ABOUT PLACE IN PARK, CANT REMEMBER THE EXACT INFO BUT THEN DIDNT WANT TO START WAS DRAGGY.

NHTSA ODI #11458933

20,000 miles · Mar 7, 2022
Electrical SystemEngineLatches/locks/linkages

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of burning oil was present. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine oil was extremely low. Oil was added to the engine and it was later discovered that the engine oil had rapidly been consumed. The…

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The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of burning oil was present. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine oil was extremely low. Oil was added to the engine and it was later discovered that the engine oil had rapidly been consumed. The manufacturer performed an oil consumption test which the vehicle failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. Also, while driving on the freeway at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who replaced the alternator. Also, the vehicle had experienced various intermittent electrical failures where the doors locks, key fob, and instrument cluster would not operate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the failure as due to an electrical failure in the entertainment system. The entertainment system was replaced. The failure mileage was 20,000.

NHTSA ODI #11455514

Mileage unknown · Feb 18, 2022
Steering

When driving my Jeep many times at the speed of 29 mph, my vehicle jerks violently and shifts hard. I am concerned when this happens as I am in forward motion when this occurs that it could cause a safety issue or Hazzard.

NHTSA ODI #11452920

85,000 miles · Feb 14, 2022
Back Over PreventionElectrical System

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the radio turned off, the backup camera would not display when the transmission was shifted into Reverse. Additionally, while the radio was turned on, the failure occurred intermittently. After contacting the local dealer, the owner w…

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The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the radio turned off, the backup camera would not display when the transmission was shifted into Reverse. Additionally, while the radio was turned on, the failure occurred intermittently. After contacting the local dealer, the owner was informed that a software update was needed to resolve the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

NHTSA ODI #11451937

Mileage unknown · Feb 12, 2022
Tires

P215V60R17 Car was driving with a shimmy as if wheel was not balanced, then low pressure warning came on. Display gives tire PSI and it showed left front tire low and losing 1 psi per 2 minutes approx. Stopping to check which revealed belts were exposed and tread was missing in one spot in center of tread and air was leaking her…

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P215V60R17 Car was driving with a shimmy as if wheel was not balanced, then low pressure warning came on. Display gives tire PSI and it showed left front tire low and losing 1 psi per 2 minutes approx. Stopping to check which revealed belts were exposed and tread was missing in one spot in center of tread and air was leaking here. Tread was normal (about half worn) on rest of tire except edge opposite the damaged area where edge was very worn. This was not normal wear or abuse as tire was not run flat or anything similar.

NHTSA ODI #11451716

Mileage unknown · Jan 19, 2022
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion System

There is a recall on the 2017 renegade but somehow my jeep isn’t on the list even though I am having the exact issue - they think the oil pump isn’t working correctly. The vehicle just stops driving when in drive. Which is terrifying. It happened twice and we contacted FCA twice to have them do nothing. They said we have to driv…

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There is a recall on the 2017 renegade but somehow my jeep isn’t on the list even though I am having the exact issue - they think the oil pump isn’t working correctly. The vehicle just stops driving when in drive. Which is terrifying. It happened twice and we contacted FCA twice to have them do nothing. They said we have to drive the vehicle for 2000 miles in order to read the oil level - which is nuts. I can’t get in a vehicle that just stops working while driving, it’s a huge liability. It’s been sitting at the service department in a dealership for a year and a half and no one will help.

NHTSA ODI #11447985

Mileage unknown · Jan 14, 2022
EngineSteering

Vehicle shuts off while driving as well as taking turns. Just shuts off with no warning. After it shuts off the lightning bolt in parentheses (electronic throttle control system) comes on, then goes away. Car shows as still running, but won't move. The low oil gauge comes on and then car stops moving. Very unsafe for vehicle to …

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Vehicle shuts off while driving as well as taking turns. Just shuts off with no warning. After it shuts off the lightning bolt in parentheses (electronic throttle control system) comes on, then goes away. Car shows as still running, but won't move. The low oil gauge comes on and then car stops moving. Very unsafe for vehicle to just "stop moving" or "shut off" in the middle of driving, or in the middle of an intersection. When this happens, I have to put the car in park, turn it off and then start it again. It usually takes several attempts to get it to start. It happens when I’m going at a slow rate of speed.

NHTSA ODI #11447441

Mileage unknown · Dec 30, 2021
Engine

When I am driving the car, it jerks. I have all my maintenance up to par. The dealership can find nothing wrong with it.

NHTSA ODI #11445657

Mileage unknown · Dec 22, 2021
Exterior Lighting

Shortly after purchasing my vehicle I was informed that one of my lights had “blown out” but upon further inspection the light still works but is very dim due to a black lense. I recently noticed that the other light is starting to turn black also. My mother has a 2017 jeep renegade and one of hers is also having this issue.

NHTSA ODI #11444656

Official recalls

3

18V731000 · 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

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.