NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
564 reports24,000 miles · Mar 9, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
MY RENEGADE HAS STARTED LOOSING FUEL PRESSURE MAKING IT JERK REALLY HARD WHILE DRIVING IT'S BETWEEN THE 3RD AND 4TH GEAR CHANGE IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING THERE IS NO WAY IN THIS NEW OF A VEHICLE IT SHOULD BE DOING THIS IT'S NOT IN CERTAIN CLIMATES ITS IN ANY CLIMATE I REALLY LOVE MY RENEGADE BUT THIS HAS BEEN…
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MY RENEGADE HAS STARTED LOOSING FUEL PRESSURE MAKING IT JERK REALLY HARD WHILE DRIVING IT'S BETWEEN THE 3RD AND 4TH GEAR CHANGE IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING THERE IS NO WAY IN THIS NEW OF A VEHICLE IT SHOULD BE DOING THIS IT'S NOT IN CERTAIN CLIMATES ITS IN ANY CLIMATE I REALLY LOVE MY RENEGADE BUT THIS HAS BEEN DISAPPOINTING PLEASE HURRY UP AND FIX THIS ISSUE
NHTSA ODI #11185574
Mileage unknown · Mar 4, 2019
Electrical SystemPower TrainSeat Belts
I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW 0 MILES SINCE THE FIRST MONTH, THIS AUTOMOBILE HAS HAD SERVICE AFTER SERVICE, THE FIRST TWO MONTHS LIGHTER WOULDN'T WORK, NEXT MONTH DEALERSHIP HAD CAR FOR OVER A WEEK WOULD NOT START AT ALL= NEW ELECTRICAL PANEL, A FEW MONTHS LATER SEAT BELTS WONT LOCK ON BACK SEAT, NEXT,HOOD WONT OPEN, THEN, NEEDED NEW…
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I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW 0 MILES SINCE THE FIRST MONTH, THIS AUTOMOBILE HAS HAD SERVICE AFTER SERVICE, THE FIRST TWO MONTHS LIGHTER WOULDN'T WORK, NEXT MONTH DEALERSHIP HAD CAR FOR OVER A WEEK WOULD NOT START AT ALL= NEW ELECTRICAL PANEL, A FEW MONTHS LATER SEAT BELTS WONT LOCK ON BACK SEAT, NEXT,HOOD WONT OPEN, THEN, NEEDED NEW LATCH, NOW THE CAR IS 16 MONTHS OLD NOW HESITATES TO DRIVE, WHO CAN GO THOUGHT THIS WITH A CAR THAT IS FINANCED THOUGHT CHRYSLER .I'M AT THE POINT I MAY JUST LET THEM HAVE IT, IM TIRED OF THE FOOLISHNESS.
NHTSA ODI #11184197
26,580 miles · Mar 4, 2019
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO HELFMAN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 7720 KATY FWY SUITE A, HOUSTON, TX 77024, (713) 533-6100) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO HELFMAN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 7720 KATY FWY SUITE A, HOUSTON, TX 77024, (713) 533-6100) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V731000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 58112038. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,580.
NHTSA ODI #11184188
36,500 miles · Mar 3, 2019
Unknown Or Other
ALL SENSOR WARNING SOUNDS HAVE SHUT OFF OR MUTED. WE HAVE NOTED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SENSOR AS WELL AS SEAT BELT SENSOR SOUNDS AND LOW FUEL WARNING SOUND HAS SHUT OFF. WE'VE TRIED SENSORS, BREAKERS AND FUSES WITH NO LUCK. WE'VE TRIED RESETTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING BUT AM NOT HAVING ANY LUCK.
NHTSA ODI #11183789
36,500 miles · Mar 3, 2019
Unknown Or Other
JERKING, POPPING NOISE AND FEELING EXPERIENCED MANY TIMES OVER THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS TIME. IT'S AS IF IT'S SLIPPING OR POPPING GEARS. THIS IS ALL WHILE IN MOTION BOTH CITY AND HIGHWAY.
NHTSA ODI #11183788
37,000 miles · Mar 2, 2019
Engine
OIL CONSUMPTION. NEEDED 1QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES. IT WILL STALL WHEN LOW ON OIL.
NHTSA ODI #11183643
15,984 miles · Feb 27, 2019
Power TrainCrash
MY RENEGADE HAS REPEATEDLY STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING. UNFORTUNATELY THIS LAST TIME RESULTED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. THE JEEP HAS LESS 16K MILES ON IT. I HAVE NOTIFIED FCA BUT UNTIL IT IS RESOLVED I HAVE NO VEHICLE.*DT CONSUMER STATED HE HAD A VEHICLE CONTROL ISSUE WHILE MAKING A TURN ENGINE STALLED AND HIT A GUARDRAIL. VEHICLE HAD…
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MY RENEGADE HAS REPEATEDLY STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING. UNFORTUNATELY THIS LAST TIME RESULTED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. THE JEEP HAS LESS 16K MILES ON IT. I HAVE NOTIFIED FCA BUT UNTIL IT IS RESOLVED I HAVE NO VEHICLE.*DT CONSUMER STATED HE HAD A VEHICLE CONTROL ISSUE WHILE MAKING A TURN ENGINE STALLED AND HIT A GUARDRAIL. VEHICLE HAD STALLED TWICE PREVIOUSLY AND 8 DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT. CONSUMER STATED MANUFACTURE AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED.*JB
NHTSA ODI #11182821
52,800 miles · Feb 22, 2019
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion System
WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY IDLE ENGINE JERKS. WHEN VEHICLE IS MOVING AND ACCELERATING THE JERKING IS PERSISTENT.
NHTSA ODI #11182016
39,602 miles · Feb 21, 2019
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP RENEGADE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 35 MPH. WHEN THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WITH NORMANDIN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT (900 CA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP RENEGADE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 35 MPH. WHEN THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WITH NORMANDIN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT (900 CAPITOL EXPRESSWAY AUTO MALL, SAN JOSE, CA 95136, (408) 266-9500). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,602.
NHTSA ODI #11181664
38,000 miles · Feb 21, 2019
Engine
VEHICLE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. *DT*JB
NHTSA ODI #11181569
Official recalls
3Oct 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.
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.
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 ↗
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