The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 274 of 567 complaints (48%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (9) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 431 in 2016 to 567 in 2017.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 567
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,500–$3,000
- Combined MPG
- 24–26
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | vs. 2017 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,500–3,000 | 2,500–3,000 | 2,500–3,000 | 2,500–3,000 | 2,300–2,600 | |
| Combined MPG | 24–27 | 24–27 | 24–26 | 24–26 | 24–27 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 21–24 / 29–31 | 21–24 / 29–31 | 21–24 / 29–31 | 21–24 / 29–31 | 21–24 / 27–32 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 334–371 | 334–371 | 336–371 | 336–371 | 328–371 | |
| Complaints filed | 512 | 431 | 567 | 444 | 80 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 8 | 9 | 23 | 16 | 9 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 8 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 5 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Renegade have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
Engine: 274 of 567 NHTSA complaints (48%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Jeep Renegade get?
EPA rates it 24–26 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Jeep Renegade?
EPA estimates $2,500–$3,000 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 24 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | $3,000 (high) | 336 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 24 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | $3,000 (high) | 339 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 22 mpg | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | $2,500 (low) | 357 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 2.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg (low) | 29 mpg (low) | 24 mpg (low) | $2,600 | 371 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 274 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 95 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 127 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 149 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 48 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 17 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 20 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 25 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 31 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 100 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Defect
- 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
- 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Defect
- 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
- 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Defect
- 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
- 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.