2017 Jeep Renegade
Common Problems
Ranked from 218 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
20 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Low oil pressure warning and engine stalling
70complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe engine stalls and low oil pressure warning light comes on, especially during turns, leading to loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V731000
- 2
Engine Stall During Driving
66complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine stalls during driving without warning, causing the vehicle to lose power and potentially leading to accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V131000
- 3
Electrical System Failure Causing Dashboard Warning Lights
40complaintsSafety riskElectricalMultiple warning lights illuminate simultaneously, indicating potential electrical system failure.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V485000
- 4
Electrical system failures causing unexpected shutdowns
40complaintsSafety riskElectricalUnexpected shutdowns occur while driving, often accompanied by flickering instrument lights or dash warnings.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V485000
- 5
Suspension issues leading to vehicle instability
25complaintsSafety riskSuspensionSuspension components fail, causing the vehicle to creak, bounce, or become unstable during driving.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Electrical System Issues with Warning Lights
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple warning lights flash intermittently while driving, indicating potential electrical system failures.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V485000
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Engine stalling during acceleration or under load
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls when accelerating or under load, often requiring multiple attempts to restart.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V131000
- 8
Transmission Issues with Jerking and Shifting Problems
7complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences jerking and shifting problems, particularly between gears, affecting vehicle performance.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Electrical System Malfunction Causing Random Shutdowns
5complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle randomly shuts off while driving, often without warning, leading to potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 17V485000
- 10
Steering issues leading to loss of control
5complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up or becomes unresponsive at higher speeds, leading to loss of vehicle control.
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Brake System Issues
4complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe brake system malfunctions, causing difficulty in controlling the vehicle and occasional hard braking.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Cooling Fan Failure Leading to Overheating
3complaintsHigh severityOtherThe cooling fan stops working, leading to overheating and potential engine damage.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Engine stalls during driving due to low oil pressure
3complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls while driving, especially when accelerating or turning, due to low oil pressure.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V131000
- 14
Electrical System Issues with Seat Belt Malfunction
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe seat belt latch malfunctions, coming undone unexpectedly and posing a serious safety risk.
Related recall: 17V485000
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Engine Stall During Acceleration
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls during acceleration, causing the vehicle to lose power and stall multiple times.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V131000
- 16
Seat Belt Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityOtherSeat belts malfunction, sometimes popping out or failing to hold the seat securely.
- 17
Steering Column Becomes Hard to Move
2complaintsLow severitySteeringThe steering column becomes hard to move, affecting the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Steering Issues with Power Steering Failure
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering system fails, causing the steering to become difficult and potentially leading to loss of control.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 19
Steering system jerking
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringVehicle experiences violent jerking and steering failure, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
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Vehicle speed control system failures causing erratic behavior
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe vehicle speed control system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to accelerate, decelerate, or change settings unexpectedly.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.