The Lemon Index2017 Jeep Renegade.
The 2017 Jeep Renegade is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 359 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 328, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 24 to 26 mpg combined. The best Jeep Renegade year is 2019.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 566 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Renegade year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 16K to 45K miles on the car (376 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 19K–48K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 16K–58K miles
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 17K–41K miles
Recalls 3
- fuel system, gasoline 2018
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.
- engine 2018
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.
- electrical 2017
Due to a software issue, multiple malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Jeep told dealers about
Jeep sent dealers 218 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter All vehicles equipped with a 3.2L or 3.6L engine; If replacing…
- Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect…
- Creak/Rattle Noise Heard From Front Suspension This bulletin involves installing a protective…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Jeep Renegade SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The engine stalled while I was turning. I turned my vehicle off and back on and the engine wouldn't start. I did this again and the engine eventually started.
2017 Jeep Renegade owner · NHTSA complaint 11300454
More owner reports
Car stopped and totally shut off in the middle of an intersection. Luckily a man stopped and pushed my car. I had to shut it off and restart it. This would have been potentially fatal in a busy intersection.
NHTSA complaint 11341192
It feels like my car is running out of gas while idling and when apply gas, I have a half a tank of gas.
NHTSA complaint 11173263
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Jeep Renegade reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 3.3× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 328; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Jeep Renegade year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2017 Jeep Renegade problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (49%), electrical (24%) and fuel or ev drive system (23%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Renegade have?
3 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Jeep Renegade get?
24 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Jeep Renegade safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Jeep Renegade problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 16,000 and 45,800 miles. The middle report was at 28,300 miles, from 376 complaints.
Does the 2017 Jeep Renegade have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 20% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 Jeep Renegade cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Jeep Renegade have?
1.4L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Jeep Renegade year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2019, 2022 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works