while driving the door locks start activating (locking and unlocking) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND DISAPEARS SHIFTER FAILS TO ENGAGE WHEN IN DRIVE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER BUT WILL NOT SHUT DOWN ESP INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON SHIFTER INDICATOR STARTS FLASHING EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL ENGAE WHILE DRIVING
2016 jeep Renegade electrical problems
severe 97 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
97
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
AT LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON MY 2016 JEEP RENEGADE TRAILHAWK APPEARED TO HAVE HAD AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WHERE WHEN STARTED ALERTS FOR ALL LIGHTS ARE BEING SEEN (BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE, HEADLIGHT FAILURE, TURN SIGNAL FAILURE, FOG LIGHT FAILURE, ETC.) HOWEVER ALL LIGHTS APPEAR TO WORK. THE ONLY ANOMOLY THAT I SAW WAS THAT WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ENGAGED THEY BLINKED FASTER THAN NORMAL. IN OLDER VEHI…
Keyless entry working intermittently. Using 2 original key fobs, doors will lock, unlock, remote start and panic alarm will sound. Then they will not. Both keys respond the same. Either they are both working or they are both not working. Works most of the time, but then the system will stop working and the emergency key will be needed to access the vehicle.
NAVIGATION ISSUES. NAVIGATION SYSTEM IS IMPROPERLY CALIBRATED.
ODOMETER BLINKING/FLASHING
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2016 jeep Renegade?
It's a meaningful issue. 97 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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