The Lemon IndexAll cars · Jeep Renegade · 2016
2016 Jeep Renegade. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | AWD | 24 / 31 / 27 | Premium | $2,850 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 24 / 31 / 26 | Premium | $3,000 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto 9-spd | FWD | 22 / 30 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | 21 / 29 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 11,300 and 50,000 miles. Median 36,100, from 306 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 39,000 | 20,200–48,000 | 127 |
| Electrical | 38,000 | 10,000–54,000 | 83 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 18,500 | 3,200–47,200 | 60 |
| Speed control | 10,100 | 2,700–28,300 | 18 |
| Lights | 59,000 | 22,500–67,700 | 13 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 43% |
| Electrical | 25% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 21% |
| Stability control | 8% |
| Speed control | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 431 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 12 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
16V545000 Jul 2016 Trailer Hitches
Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
Risk. Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.
16E013000 Feb 2016 Suspension / Rear
Defect. Daystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can allow the rear axle to shift while driving.
Risk. If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy. Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Daystar customer service at 1-623-907-0081 or by email at Jbilyeu@daystarweb.com. Daystar's number for this recall is 16-01.
Manufacturer communications 355
Jeep filed 355 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- "2.0l or 2.4l engine replacement this bulletin involves replacing the long block due to a…
- Flash: Engine Does Not Start at The First Attempt This bulletin involves upgrading the software
- Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter All vehicles equipped with a 3.2L or 3.6L engine; If replacing…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Renegade SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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