IllustrationMY ELECTRIC RADIATOR FAN IS WOBBLING AT ONLY 32,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND IT'S MAKE A HITTING NOISE FROM IT.
2016 Jeep Renegade
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Renegade years
Owner complaints for the 2016 Jeep Renegade are substantially higher than the model-year median of 79.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
1170–25K
11025–50K
6350–75K
1175–100K
5100–150K
0150K+
306 reports with mileage · 123 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 172 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 119 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 73 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
9 crash reports10 fire reports7 injury reports
Engine complaints
172 reportsRADIATOR FAN IS LOOSE AND IS MAKING LOUD NOISES. DONE RESEARCH AND HAVE SEEN THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2016 JEEP RENEGADE. IT HAS NOW CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON.
AS I WAS DRIVING MY JEEP MADE A NOISE AND STARTED TO OVERHEAT. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WOULD BE $600 TO REPLACE. I RESEARCHED THIS AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF AFFECTED JEEP OWNERS. THERE IS NO RECALL BUT MY CAR COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. IT'S OUTSIDE OF THE BASIC WARRANTY AS WELL. THIS NEEDS INVE…
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AS I WAS DRIVING MY JEEP MADE A NOISE AND STARTED TO OVERHEAT. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WOULD BE $600 TO REPLACE. I RESEARCHED THIS AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF AFFECTED JEEP OWNERS. THERE IS NO RECALL BUT MY CAR COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. IT'S OUTSIDE OF THE BASIC WARRANTY AS WELL. THIS NEEDS INVESTIGATED ASAP!
JUST LIKE SOOO MANY PEOPLE ONLINE OUT RADIATOR COOLING FAN STARTED WOBBLING AND NOW GRINDING. THERE ARE SO MANY FORUMS, SITES AND VIDEOS THAT SHOW THIS IS HAPPENING TO A LOT OF PEOPLE. A RECALL IS NOT YET IN EFFECT BUT IT NEEDS TO BE ASAP. COST IS 400-1000 FOR EACH REPAIR. AND DON'T LET THEM TRY TO SAY IT'S AN ISSUE OF DIRT. IT'…
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JUST LIKE SOOO MANY PEOPLE ONLINE OUT RADIATOR COOLING FAN STARTED WOBBLING AND NOW GRINDING. THERE ARE SO MANY FORUMS, SITES AND VIDEOS THAT SHOW THIS IS HAPPENING TO A LOT OF PEOPLE. A RECALL IS NOT YET IN EFFECT BUT IT NEEDS TO BE ASAP. COST IS 400-1000 FOR EACH REPAIR. AND DON'T LET THEM TRY TO SAY IT'S AN ISSUE OF DIRT. IT'S USUALLY AROUND 36,000 MILES SO DON'T WAIT TO FIX IT AS THE WARRENTY WILL EXPIRE.
AT ABOUT 41000 MILES WHEN THE COOLING FAN STARTED TO WOBBLE AND STARTED TO SMELL. TOOK IT IN TO GET IT REPAIRED. IT WAS THE COOLING FAN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, OVER 1000S HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE DUE TO FAULTING BEARINGS IN THE FAN. I URGE TO DEMAND A RECALL ON THIS.
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. PARTICULARLY PROBLEMATIC WHEN TURNING AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE. NOTHING HAPPENS, NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. VEHICLE ALSO SUDDENLY DIED TODAY FOR NO REASON AT A STOP LIGHT (VEHICLE STOPPED). IT WAS DIFFICULT TO GET IT TO RESTART, BUT EVENTUALLY DID RESTART.
STARTED RUNNING HOT OUT OF THE BLUE. CHECKED FUSES AND THE MAIN FUSE TO THE FAN WAS BLOWN. REPLACED THE FUSE BUT THE FAN STILL IS NOT TURNING ON. VEHICLE IS STILL RUNNING HOT AND PRODUCING SMOKE/STEAM ALONG WITH A BURNING SMELL. THE SYMPTOMS STARTED WHILE WAITING IN STOPPED TRAFFIC BUT SEEMED TO CLEAR UP WHILE MOVING, THEN GOT W…
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STARTED RUNNING HOT OUT OF THE BLUE. CHECKED FUSES AND THE MAIN FUSE TO THE FAN WAS BLOWN. REPLACED THE FUSE BUT THE FAN STILL IS NOT TURNING ON. VEHICLE IS STILL RUNNING HOT AND PRODUCING SMOKE/STEAM ALONG WITH A BURNING SMELL. THE SYMPTOMS STARTED WHILE WAITING IN STOPPED TRAFFIC BUT SEEMED TO CLEAR UP WHILE MOVING, THEN GOT WORSE WHILE SITTING IDLE WITH AC UNIT ON. I HAVE BEEN READING UP ON IF THERE ARE ISSUES RELATED TO MINE AND THERE SEEM TO BE A LOT OF ISSUES WITH THE COOLING FAN. WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALL??
COOLING FAN SHAKES RATTLES ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY CAR GIVES OFF AN ANTIFREEZE SMELL OR ELECTRICAL SMELL WHEN FAN MALFUNCTIONS.
RADIATOR FAN IS FAILING AT 20,000 MILES NOT NOT KEEPING THE RADIATOR AND ENGINE COOL. THIS OCCURS WHILE DRIVING AND IDLING. JEEP HAS THIS PART ON BACK ORDER WITH NO ETA. I WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD BE WEEKS BEFORE THE PART ARRIVES. I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE THAT MANY OTHER JEEP RENEGADE OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM, AS WEL…
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RADIATOR FAN IS FAILING AT 20,000 MILES NOT NOT KEEPING THE RADIATOR AND ENGINE COOL. THIS OCCURS WHILE DRIVING AND IDLING. JEEP HAS THIS PART ON BACK ORDER WITH NO ETA. I WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD BE WEEKS BEFORE THE PART ARRIVES. I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE THAT MANY OTHER JEEP RENEGADE OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM, AS WELL AS THE LONG DELAY FOR THE PART TO ARRIVE. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO RECALL THAT HAS BEEN ISSUED. I HAVE A RENTAL CAR THAT I AM PAYING OUT OF POCKET FOR WITH NO ASSISTANCE FROM JEEP.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP RENEGADE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (ANCIRA EAGLE PASS FORD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 403I9 ADAMS CIR, EAGLE PASS, TX 78852) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAN FRACTURED. THE PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER UNTIL MARCH 19…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP RENEGADE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (ANCIRA EAGLE PASS FORD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 403I9 ADAMS CIR, EAGLE PASS, TX 78852) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAN FRACTURED. THE PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER UNTIL MARCH 19, 2018. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 33146932. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO PROVIDE A LOANER VEHICLE FOR TEN DAYS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
Official recalls
116V545000 · Trailer Hitches
Jul 20, 2016
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.