2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacing the long block.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2017 Jeep Renegade brakes problems
moderate Owners of the 2017 Jeep Renegade have filed 11 NHTSA complaints about the brakes at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
| Model year | brakes complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Renegade | 10 |
| 2016 Renegade | 4 |
| 2017 Renegade (this page) | 11 |
| 2018 Renegade | 11 |
| 2019 Renegade | 4 |
When does it fail?
Of the 11 brakes complaints filed for the 2017 Jeep Renegade, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Among the 5 model years of Jeep Renegade in our records for brakes problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1D7F - ETC Self-Learning Failure. P1524 - Oil Pressure Out Of Range - Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled. P0000-00 - Will be displayed in the scan tool, but should really be displaying P0326-00 (Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Performance). In addition, the customer may notice the following condition:After a short trip and shutting the engine off for 5-10 minutes, v
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1D7F - ETC Self-Learning Failure. P1524 - Oil Pressure Out Of Range - Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled. P0000-00 - Will be displayed in the scan tool, but should really be displaying P0326-00 (Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Performance). In addition, the customer may notice the following condition:After a short trip and shutting the engine off for 5-10 minutes, v
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the RFHM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set:B1053-64 RFHM (Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Communication) - Signal Plausibility Failure (Software has been updated to better address this DTC). In addition, the customer may notice the following condition(s): Service Passive Entry Light" on cluster and MIL code B1053-64. Vehicle will not shut off with DTC B1053-64. Vehicle may not start with DTC B1053-64. With the ignition i
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the RFHM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set:B1053-64 RFHM (Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Communication) - Signal Plausibility Failure (Software has been updated to better address this DTC). In addition, the customer may notice the following condition(s): Service Passive Entry Light" on cluster and MIL code B1053-64. Vehicle will not shut off with DTC B1053-64. Vehicle may not start with DTC B1053-64. With the ignition i
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners consistently describe rotor grooving and grinding noise at low mileage—14k to 23k miles—with pads still in good condition. Multiple owners report the dealer acknowledged hard brake pad material as the culprit, and at least one owner states this is a known issue across recent Renegade model years. Repair costs fall on the owner even within the first year of ownership, as the dealership initially denied warranty coverage claiming wear and tear.
The electric parking brake system presents the more serious safety concern. Owners report unexpected brake lock-up during normal driving triggered by door sensors or electrical faults, with a 9-second deactivation lag creating dangerous situations—one owner nearly collided with a dump truck. Others describe the brake engaging automatically when shifting to Park or during forward motion, along with a constant rough-braking sensation while driving. Several owners report warning light clusters (ABS, traction control, ESC, electronic parking brake service lights) accompanied by loss of traction control and wheels locking on low-speed surfaces. One owner's vehicle stalls without warning, triggering emergency brake engagement and gearshift movement into Park.
Same Jeep Renegade brakes reports on nearby years: 2015 · 2018
Failure modes owners describe
Premature rotor wear and grooving
Multiple owners report deeply grooved or scored front and rear rotors requiring replacement or resurfacing at very low mileage (14k–23k miles). Owners and dealers attribute the issue to hard brake pad material that gouges the rotors during normal braking. Several owners note this is a known issue across recent Renegade model years.
When: 14,024 miles; 19,000 miles; 23,000 miles; under 19,152 miles; under 11 months ownership; within first year of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Grinding metal-to-metal noise when brakes applied; Deep grooves or scoring visible on rotors; Brake noise during normal braking; Vehicle pulling to one side under hard braking
Repairs/costs cited: Front rotor resurfacing performed at independent shops (narratives #1); dealer replaced rotors and pads (narratives #5, #9, #10); rear brake pads and rotor replacement required (narrative #7); single right rear caliper replacement (narrative #8)
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership initially claimed brakes are not under warranty as regular wear and tear, even on new vehicle (narrative #1); dealer acknowledged these vehicles are known for having overly hard brake pad material that grooves rotors (narrative #5)
Electric parking brake unwanted engagement
Electric emergency brake activates unexpectedly during normal driving, locking up the vehicle without driver input. Events occur when the door sensor is triggered or during other electrical faults, and owners report the brake takes 9 seconds to deactivate, creating immediate safety hazards.
When: During normal driving; after service center visit; within 10 miles of pickup from service
Symptoms owners cite: Electric parking brake locks down without warning during driving; Brake activation triggered by door-ajar sensor; 9-second delay to deactivate after pressing brake pedal and button; Flat spots on tires from sudden lock-up; Vehicle lunges forward then stops hard and abruptly; Brakes feel partially engaged while driving; rough feel; Emergency brake turns on automatically when shifting into Park; Emergency brake comes on and stops vehicle immediately when moving forward
Codes mentioned: ABS related codes, Emergency brake failure light, Service electronic parking brake light
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs documented in narratives; owners describe system behavior only
ABS and traction control warning lights with performance loss
Multiple warning lights illuminate together (ABS, traction control, parking brake lights—both yellow and red, hill start assist, check engine), often related to speed sensor or tone ring issues. When active, owners report loss of traction control causing wheels to lock and slide at low speed, and power fluctuations while driving.
When: Intermittent; lights come on and off
Symptoms owners cite: All warning lights come on simultaneously: ABS, traction control, yellow and red parking brake lights, hill start assist, check engine; Loss of traction control when lights are active; Wheels lock up and slide at low speed (few mph) on dirt/gravel driveway; Power change lasting a few seconds when lights go out; Intermittent parking brake engagement during normal forward motion
Codes mentioned: Multiple ABS related codes, Engine codes tied to ABS system, Right rear tone ring code
Repairs/costs cited: Tone ring replacement suggested by technician, owner skeptical; no confirmed repairs in narrative
Brake caliper lock-up (single caliper)
Right rear brake caliper locked on a vehicle with 83k miles, purchased new with 8 miles. Technician stated single-caliper lock-up is extremely uncommon, causing vehicle to swerve into oncoming traffic during emergency stop.
When: At 83,000 miles on vehicle purchased with 8 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Right rear caliper locks without warning during traffic light stop; Vehicle swerves into oncoming traffic in parallel lane; Single caliper affected—technician noted this is extremely uncommon
Repairs/costs cited: Brake caliper replacement performed at local brake and tire shop
Multiple electrical brake system faults post-service
After picking up vehicle from dealer service, owners experience emergency brake failure lights, ESC system lights, electronic parking brake service lights, and check airbag lights. One owner reports stalling events where brakes and emergency brake engage, gearshift throws itself into Park, and emergency brake indicator lights without corresponding system operation.
When: After leaving dealer service; during intermittent stalling events
Symptoms owners cite: Emergency brake failure light; ESC system warning light; Service electronic parking brake light; Service ESC system light; Check airbags light; Braking sensation during engine stall events; Emergency brake engages during stall; Gearshift throws itself from Drive into Park
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs documented in narratives
Synthesized from 11 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
The car was throwing emergence brake failure lights, ESC system, service electronic paring brake, service ESC system, and check air bags lights
Had brakes trouble with your 2017 Jeep Renegade?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 11 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Based on the 11 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 16,640 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes 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 brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Jeep/Renegade.
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