2017 Jeep Renegade reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Jeep Renegade holds 564 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 86 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 9 Renegade years on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Fuel pump, Engine, and Instrument cluster.

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Complaints

564

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (268 of 564), then Electrical system (148) and Fuel and propulsion system (119). Those filings include 23 that report a crash, 5 that report a fire, and 12 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Renegade has 430 complaints, 49 per year, and the 2018 has 442 complaints, 69 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

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 2017 Jeep Renegade. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (3)

Recall Fuel pump 2018-10-17 · NHTSA campaign 18V731000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall Engine 2018-02-22 · NHTSA campaign 18V131000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2017-08-02 · NHTSA campaign 17V485000

Summary 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."

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.

Complaints by component (564 total)

Engine

268

Electrical system

148

Fuel and propulsion system

119

Powertrain

Service brakes

Exterior lighting

Speed control

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Air bags

Steering

Seat belts

Suspension

Wheels

Fuel system, gasoline

Structure

Tires

Visibility and wipers

Engine and engine cooling

Forward collision avoidance

Latches, locks, and linkages

Back-over prevention

Parking brake

Fuel system, other

Seats

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Under normal driving conditions, coolant rapidly started leaking from the engine, and vehicle started overheating. UNKNOWN component failure, vehicle is currently at an independent service station. No warnings prior to…"
Engine · filed 2026-09-08
"The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Left Brake Light Failure" was displayed. The contact disassembled the rear driver's side brake light and…"
Exterior lighting · filed 2026-08-24
"Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, the title was retrieved from inside the glovebox, and the contact discovered that there was a…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-08-12
"I am reporting a safety concern involving a 2017 Jeep Renegade, VIN ZACCJAAB5HPE81627. The vehicle was purchased used on May 22, 2026 at approximately 89,055 miles and began experiencing problems almost immediately. On…"
Unknown or other, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-11
"This vehicle’s windows dull out and side mirrors get brown and orange spots on them. Seat Belts won’t hold your seat belt and can sometimes pop out while going down the road. It sets off the seat belt alarm and you have…"
Seat belts, Engine, Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-07-17

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2017 Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2017 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	2.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic 9-speed	All-wheel drive	21	29	24 MPG	$2700
Renegade four-wheel drive	1.4L, 4-cyl	Manual 6-speed	All-wheel drive	24	31	26 MPG	$3050

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 2017 Jeep Renegade reliable?

What are common problems with a 2017 Jeep Renegade?

Is the 2017 Jeep Renegade more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2017 Jeep Renegade been recalled?

The 2017 Jeep Renegade has 3 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 2017 Jeep Renegade?

Owners have filed 564 complaints about the 2017 Jeep Renegade with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Jeep Renegade get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Jeep Renegade is 25.3 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.