The Lemon IndexAll cars · Jeep Renegade · 2017
2017 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 | FWD | 24 / 31 / 26 | Premium | $3,000 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | AWD | 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 16,000 and 45,800 miles. Median 28,300, from 376 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 30,400 | 19,200–48,200 | 186 |
| Electrical | 36,500 | 16,000–58,000 | 95 |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 29,400 | 17,200–41,500 | 72 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 25,000 | 11,000–39,600 | 71 |
| Brakes | 16,300 | 5,400–40,800 | 17 |
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 | 49% |
| Electrical | 24% |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 23% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 20% |
| Stability control | 5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 566 | 23 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 28 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
18V731000 Oct 2018 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.
Risk. 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 Feb 2018 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.
Risk. 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 Aug 2017 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."
Risk. 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.
Manufacturer communications 218
Jeep filed 218 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Jeep Renegade SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | 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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