Reliable Auto DB

2016 Jeep Renegade reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 430 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jeep Renegade over 11 years — 49 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Renegade years here — over the median of the other years, which is 8. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Trailer hitch and Rear.

2015 Jeep Renegade
Photo by Harvey Bold, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0
Complaints

430

Per year

49

Recalls

2

Years on the road

11

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (173 of 430), then Electrical system (119) and Powertrain (73). Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 10 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2015 and 2017

The 2015 Renegade has 511 complaints, 57 per year, and the 2017 has 564 complaints, 86 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 Jeep Renegade. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall trailer hitch 2016-07-20 · NHTSA campaign 16V545000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall suspension, rear 2016-02-18 · NHTSA campaign 16E013000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (430 total)

Engine
173
Electrical system
119
Powertrain
73
Speed control
29
Exterior lighting
27
Fuel and propulsion system
26
Service brakes
23
Electronic stability control (ESC)
21
Air bags
17
Steering
15
Seat belts
14
Seats
10
Engine and engine cooling
8
Structure
7
Suspension
7
Wheels
7
Visibility and wipers
6
Forward collision avoidance
2
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Traction control
2
Back-over prevention
1
Equipment
1
Lane departure
1
Parking brake
1
Tether and lower anchor
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

9

Fire-flagged

10

Injury reports

7

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "There is an emissions recall on this Jeep; it is currently at the dealership for the repairs. In order to reach the part that must be replaced in order to complete the recall, there is a bolt that is sheared off. The…"
    Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2026-09-23
  • "Understanding the vehicle is not under wheel stud recall but it needs to be. The exact same thing happened to my Renegade as the recall states. At the Jeep dealer because the wheel came off when my wife was driving.…"
    Wheels · filed 2026-07-17
  • "In the past year, I have already had to replace the bulb for the "daytime running light" on the front passenger side of my Renegade. Now, the light has just popped back onto my dashboard for the 3rd time stating that…"
    Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Unknown or other · filed 2026-06-26
  • "Electrical warning lights turn off and on on panel. Fob stopped working and car became immobilised blocking traffic. Car towed by AAA to an AAA recommended repair shop, has been there one week, diagnosis leads back to…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-06-17
  • "The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound while the cooling fan was in operation. The contact stated that the sound became louder…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-06-17

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2016 Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2016 Jeep Renegade SUV 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Renegade two-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 22 30 25 MPG $2600
Renegade two-wheel drive 1.4L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 24 31 26 MPG $3050
Renegade four-wheel drive 1.4L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed All-wheel drive 24 31 27 MPG $2950
Renegade four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 21 29 24 MPG $2700

Specs and fitment

BU generation, 2015–2023
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (1.3L turbo and 2.4L); 5W-40 (1.6L diesel where equipped) , 4.8 qt capacity
Tire size 215/60R17 to 225/55R18 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 18V731000. 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. A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Jeep Renegade reliable?

Owners have filed 430 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jeep Renegade over 11 years — 49 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Renegade years here — over the median of the other years, which is 8. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Trailer hitch and Rear.

What are common problems with a 2016 Jeep Renegade?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (173 of 430), then Electrical system (119) and Powertrain (73). Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 10 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Is the 2016 Jeep Renegade more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2015 Renegade has 511 complaints, 57 per year, and the 2017 has 564 complaints, 86 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.

Has the 2016 Jeep Renegade been recalled?

The 2016 Jeep Renegade has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

Owners have filed 430 complaints about the 2016 Jeep Renegade with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2016 Jeep Renegade get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 Jeep Renegade is 25.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Renegade take?

Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner’s manual.

What generation is the 2018 Jeep Renegade?

BU generation (2015-2023) for the US Renegade years this site tracks.

What tire sizes does a Jeep Renegade use?

Common US fits run about 215/60R17 to 225/55R18 depending on trim.