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2017 Jeep Renegade

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Renegade years

Owner complaints for the 2017 Jeep Renegade are substantially higher than the model-year median of 79.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

377 reports with mileage · 187 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 268 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 148 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 119 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

23 crash reports5 fire reports12 injury reports

Vehicle Speed Control complaints

25 reports
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Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 2025
Electrical SystemUnknown Or OtherVehicle Speed Control

It began with vehicle warning lights, several, illuminating. They did not illuminate at exactly the same time (such as when a car stalls) they illuminated consecutively i.e Airbag disabled, followed by, blind spot sensors unavailable, front collision, lane departure, power steering temporarily unavailable, park assist, lane depa…

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It began with vehicle warning lights, several, illuminating. They did not illuminate at exactly the same time (such as when a car stalls) they illuminated consecutively i.e Airbag disabled, followed by, blind spot sensors unavailable, front collision, lane departure, power steering temporarily unavailable, park assist, lane departure... all unavailable. Finally, the check engine light. Driving 65 mph until the transmission decided to no longer shift properly, which resulted in driving 45 in an 70 mph zone. Turned off vehicle and restarted, it was fine for 50 miles and began the dashboard light show again, followed by almost stalling at a toll booth. It has been "repaired" 3 times in 3 months, by Chrysler Jeep . Including a new BCM. I believe this 2017 Renegade either was not recalled during the original recall in 2017 or 2018, was not repaired, or was repaired improperly. Everything else operates properly. My vehicle is in great shape. I have video documentation of these things happening. No photos though. I do have documentation from Chrysler Jeep, just not with me at the moment.

NHTSA ODI #11702951

Mileage unknown · Jan 9, 2025
EngineVehicle Speed Control

My 2017 Jeep Renegade is at a dealership for the third time. When I am accelerating at around 29 MPH, there is a sudden jerk. It also occurs around 53 MPH. It startles me every time this event occurs. Each time, I pay a deductible and the problem isn't fixed. Retirement isn't conducive to $500 repair bills. Can you help?…

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My 2017 Jeep Renegade is at a dealership for the third time. When I am accelerating at around 29 MPH, there is a sudden jerk. It also occurs around 53 MPH. It startles me every time this event occurs. Each time, I pay a deductible and the problem isn't fixed. Retirement isn't conducive to $500 repair bills. Can you help? This is definitely a problem with this model and needs to be rectified.

NHTSA ODI #11635089

40,000 miles · May 3, 2023
Vehicle Speed Control

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated on several occasions while driving at various speeds with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle would not accelerate properly. The vehicle was veered to the side of the road and restarted after waiting a few minutes each time. On several occasions while driving at …

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The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated on several occasions while driving at various speeds with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle would not accelerate properly. The vehicle was veered to the side of the road and restarted after waiting a few minutes each time. On several occasions while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after waiting for a few minutes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

NHTSA ODI #11520214

Mileage unknown · Nov 3, 2022
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemVehicle Speed Control

Just purchased this Jeep August 31, 2022. This is the 2nd time that while driving the vehicle suddenly shows very high RPM and will barely move. Could the previous repair to the engine recall have failed? I have an appointment to take the vehicle for service again. The first time the dealership said they did updates to fix th…

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Just purchased this Jeep August 31, 2022. This is the 2nd time that while driving the vehicle suddenly shows very high RPM and will barely move. Could the previous repair to the engine recall have failed? I have an appointment to take the vehicle for service again. The first time the dealership said they did updates to fix the problem.

NHTSA ODI #11492203

Mileage unknown · Aug 7, 2022
EngineVehicle Speed Control

I was on the expressway and all of a sudden I couldn’t accelerate. The engine completed died. I just used a little smarts to get off before it completely stopped. No warning lights no warning at all.

NHTSA ODI #11477999

Mileage unknown · Jul 30, 2022
Vehicle Speed Control

The Jeep will not accelerate as expected, it may have to do with the throttle bottle. This lack of acceleration or hesitation while accelerating, can lead to unsafe driving conditions. Under normal driving conditions, I need to be able to accelerate to pass a car, to merge onto the freeway, and be able to handle stop and go traf…

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The Jeep will not accelerate as expected, it may have to do with the throttle bottle. This lack of acceleration or hesitation while accelerating, can lead to unsafe driving conditions. Under normal driving conditions, I need to be able to accelerate to pass a car, to merge onto the freeway, and be able to handle stop and go traffic without hesitation. I am afraid I may cause an accident if I continue to drive the Jeep. I will be biking as much as possible to avoid driving it in this condition. The dealer performed a diagnostic and admitted there was a problem, but I was told there was no know "fix" for it at the time. No one else has inspected the JEEP. There have been no warning lights at all.

NHTSA ODI #11476648

29,456 miles · Apr 20, 2021
Service BrakesVehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN PICKING UP A PERSON AT A COMMUNITY CENTER, WHEN THE PASSENGER ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE JUST ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. THE CONTACT STATED THEY DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE WENT A CROSS STREET AND WENT OVER A GUAR…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN PICKING UP A PERSON AT A COMMUNITY CENTER, WHEN THE PASSENGER ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE JUST ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. THE CONTACT STATED THEY DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE WENT A CROSS STREET AND WENT OVER A GUARD RAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THEIR FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE CAME OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS NEEDED AT THE SCENE, THE CONTACT WAS ONLY PERSON INJURED WHEN THEIR LEFT EYE LID WAS CUT WHICH NEEDED STICHES. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE FOR THEIR STICHES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY TERRY TOWING SERVICE. THE VEHICLE LATER WAS TOWED TO SCHAEFER AUTOBODY CENTERS (9902 WATSON RD, SAPPINGTON, MO 63126) WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DEEMED THE VEHICLE AS A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,456.*DT

NHTSA ODI #11413049

16,600 miles · Aug 30, 2020
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemVehicle Speed Control

AFTER REFUELING THE ENGINE STALLED WHEN I DROVE ONTO THE HIGHWAY. AFTER RESTARTING, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. A LIGHT CAME IN "VEHICLE MUST BE IN PARK OR START". I PUT ON 4 WAY FLASHERS. AFTER SEVERAL STALLS, MY JEEP RESTARTED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED.

NHTSA ODI #11352116

49,000 miles · Aug 17, 2020
EngineVehicle Speed Control

WHEN I WAS DRIVING FROM A LONG ROAD TRIP OF OVER 600 MILES THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT WENT ON THEN A THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT I WAS GOING UP A SMALL HILL WHEN THIS HAPPEN I LOST POWER AND MY CAR DID NOT WANT TO GO BUT WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF TO CHECK UNDER THE HOOD I DID NOT SEE NOTHING LOSE OR LEAKING …

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WHEN I WAS DRIVING FROM A LONG ROAD TRIP OF OVER 600 MILES THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT WENT ON THEN A THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT I WAS GOING UP A SMALL HILL WHEN THIS HAPPEN I LOST POWER AND MY CAR DID NOT WANT TO GO BUT WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF TO CHECK UNDER THE HOOD I DID NOT SEE NOTHING LOSE OR LEAKING AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES GOT BACK IN TURNED THE CAR ON AND THE LIGHTS WHERE GONE AND STARTED TO DRIVE NORMAL I STILL HAD ABOUT 400 MILES TO GO AND NO PROBLEM. NOW ON THE WAY BACK 4 DAYS LATER DROVE GOOD FOR 450 MILES NO PROBLEMS TILL THE BOTH LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME AND I HAD TO PULL OVER I DID THE SAME THING TURNED OFF THE CAR AND THEN BACK ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE LIGHTS WHERE OFF DROVE GOOD FOR 100 MILES THEN IT CAME BACK ON PULLED OVER TURNED THE CAR OFF AND ON AND THE LIGHT WENT OFF AND I HAVE NOT HAD A ISSUE YET WITH IT. I DID NOT NOW YOU NEED IT PICTURES OR ELSE I WOULD HAVE TAKEN SOME 1ST TIME FILING A COMPLAINT

NHTSA ODI #11349855

38,000 miles · Jan 24, 2020
Fuel/propulsion SystemVehicle Speed Control

SPUTTERING, HARD STARTING, BAD GAS MILEAGE, LOW OR BAD ACCELERATION, MISFIRES, JUST BAD RUNNING

NHTSA ODI #11301526

Official recalls

3

18V731000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Oct 17, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

18V131000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

Feb 22, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

17V485000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

Aug 2, 2017

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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the malfunction indicator lamps illuminate at incorrect times, the driver may be unaware when a true malfunction occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.