2017 Jeep Renegade engine problems
271 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2017 Jeep Renegade, which is 29% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 271 29% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 32,000 miles 189 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 51 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 71 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 39 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 17 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 189 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 32,000 miles, and 85% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 jeep renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed to her residence, there was an abnormal burning odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact pulled into her driveway, unlatched and opened the hood, and flames erupted from the engine. The contact sustained minor injuries to both arms however, sustained no burns. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the flames.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jeep renegade. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited numerous electrical failures. The oil pressure and engine indicators remained illuminated, and the four wheel drive lock button flashed while attempting to engage the four wheel drive system. The vehicle could not be driven in snowy conditions. The oil pressure indicator was also replaced, but the repair did not correct the failure. The oil pressure and engine indicators remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Jeep Renegade
- Electrical system 149 complaints
- Fuel system 127 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 94 complaints
- Brakes 31 complaints
- Lighting 27 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints
- Stability control 19 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints