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ProblemsByVin Index / 2017-JEEP-RENEGADE / COMPLAINTS
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2017 Jeep Renegade owner complaints

558 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

powertrain 9 complaints shown

93 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/30/2019 27,000 mi ODI #11291956.0

Started having problems with the car shifting very hard at random times and at various speeds while driving. Dealer said there was no problem the first time we had it inspected and could not reproduce it at the shop. We continued to have these problems and started to hear our valves knocking so we checked to oil. The oil was two quarts low and barely on the dip stick. We were only midway through oil change and we only service our car at the dealer. We took car to dealer and they said that using a quart of oil every 2000 miles is normal. It may be normal for this car but it is not normal for any car we have ever owned. It is unacceptable that they did not inform us at oil changes that we were having trouble maintaining our oil levels. This would eventually cause our car engine to fail and c

12/29/2020 52,000 mi ODI #11385470.0

My car stalled and turned off while driving. I was in motion turning from one road onto another in july 2020 and again 2x on dec 23rd, 2020 without any warning. In july the dealer told me it was a "safety feature" for the engine to turn off if the oil is low. It had been 4,729 miles since my last oil change done by the Jeep dealer with synthetic oil (which is good for 6,000 miles). When I had the oil checked after it stalled on dec 23rd the oil was 4 quarts low! There is currently a recall for other 2017 Jeep renegades with the 2.4l engine, but my VIN is not included. There was a class action lawsuit for my year make and model car filed on july 21st, 2020 for this same exact problem.

12/29/2017 69,000 mi ODI #11057313.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Jeep renegade. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited numerous electrical failures. The oil pressure and engine indicators remained illuminated, and the four wheel drive lock button flashed while attempting to engage the four wheel drive system. Stetler giambalvo family Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram (1405 roosevelt avenue, york, pennsylvania 17405, phone (888) 226-0954) updated the four wheel drive software system, but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle could not be driven in snowy conditions. The oil pressure indicator was also replaced, but the repair did not correct the failure. The oil pressure and engine indicators remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

12/27/2019 ODI #11291487.0

Transmission keeps skipping every 30mph increment. Now my car out of nowhere shuts off. It's happened now 3 times in a matter of a week. I will be driving and it doesn't let me accelerate and it asks me to put the car in park and turn it back on. When I try turning it back on it takes 3 times before I can start it back up.

12/27/2017 7,200 mi ODI #11056811.0

While both stationary and in motion on a highway driving under the speed limit specified to safely engage my 4wd lock and snow terrain would not work. Also both the check engine light and the oil pressure fail warning light have turned on and off multiple times while both stationary and driving on the highway and the street. The sensor has been replaced once and has continued to relight. After researching online I have found that a recall has began called t50- incorrect software combination/fmvss101-2017 Jeep renegade with an issues of faulty circuit panels having multiple indicator lights lighting up deeming it unsafe to drive since the driver would not actually know when they are truely at risk and could be invoked in an accident. My Jeep as of yet is not showing up in the recall per

12/26/2017 5,100 mi ODI #11056604.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Jeep renegade. While turning into an intersection at 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle started back up and was driven to the dealer (reedman toll Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 140 old york rd, jenkintown, pa 19046). It was diagnosed as a safety precaution for the vehicle when the oil was low. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 5,100.

12/21/2018 12,300 mi ODI #11163027.0

My car just about stalled but it kept going. But then it got stuck in third gear. I drive all the way to the dealership. They said they never heard bout this problem. Well I just bought the vehicle in 2018 february.

12/20/2018 19,355 mi ODI #11162676.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Jeep renegade. While driving 35 MPH, the contact shifted gears and the transmission seized. Shortly after, the vehicle stalled and "shift to desired gear" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was to be towed to ontario Chrysler Jeep Dodge (1202 auto center dr, ontario, ca 91761, (909) 906-7097) for diagnostic testing. When the contact took the vehicle to the same dealer in the past, he was informed that there were no failures. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,355.

12/19/2023 ODI #11561001.0

Lose of power when accelerating out of parking lot. This now has happened 3 times with no warning light coming on in the car and vehicle is regularly maintained without issues.

other 3 complaints shown

12/26/2018 ODI #11163495.0

I purchased my car back in may of 2018 and have noticed inconsistencies with my fuel consumption as well as a strange kicking feeling when driving at times. I received a notice in the mail in december shortly after going in for some maintenance which detailed the underlying issue. It said that the current fuel pump module on this car is prone to cavitation and that the spontaneous loss of fuel may result in a "sudden loss of motive power, which may cause a vehicle crash without prior warning." I called the number provided on the notice and was again informed that there are no parts available currently to remedy this issue. The call center rep also indicated that the issue was made public in october. When I asked if there was any timeframe for how long it might take for the needed part to

12/23/2019 60,000 mi ODI #11290897.0

Driving down I-95 at a speed of 65 car begins to slow down even while im accelerating, was able to pull car over and once I got on shoulder I cut car off to see if that would help, car would not turn back on at all. Had to get towed to the dealer which they said it was the fuel pump, they fixed the problem only for the same thing to be happening a month later, the car keep doing hard jerks and not wanting to accelerate. I can be in drive and the car will tell me im in park or just shut off on me

12/21/2021 ODI #11444583.0

I should have still had gas in my tank according to my dash. I had just pulled into a parking space at a store and my car just stopped running. Ended up getting it towed and checked over all to find out my car was out of gas. If I was driving and this happened it would not have ended good. No lights popped up on my dash. I showed I had plenty of gas still. Since then I have kept it at half a tank or over and each time I fill up it is taking a different amount of fuel. I have no idea what is happening and I have not had the time or money yet to take this in to figure out what is happening. The Jeep only has 55,564 miles on it and I keep up regular maintenance. I have not had any issues since I bought this in April 2021 until now. I have had an older car in my past do this to me and was alm

engine 2 complaints shown

144 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/30/2021 ODI #11445657.0

When I am driving the car, it jerks. I have all my maintenance up to par. The dealership can find nothing wrong with it.

12/27/2018 28,100 mi ODI #11163684.0

My car has cut off with out notice while driving on highway three times, always at least a 1,000 miles before my next oil change . I can not make it 3.000 without having to get an oil change

seatbelts 2 complaints shown

5 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $500 · see seatbelts cluster analysis →
12/26/2023 ODI #11561890.0

The passenger safety belt latch comes undone for no reason. This happens frequently. We always check to make sure it is properly fastened with the clicking sound. While driving, the buckle comes unlatched causing a safety issue. I have taken my Jeep to the Jeep Dealer and they stated there are no recalls on this particular ID and that both safety belt systems will have to be replaced for $700. This is a safety hazard due to a defective safety belt system.

12/26/2023 64,000 mi ODI #11561916.0

The contact’s daughter owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she was notified that the front passenger’s side seat belt was not securely buckled. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, and it was confirmed that the seat belt buckle strap was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available and the cost of the repair. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V680000 (Seat Belts). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

brakes 1 complaint shown

11 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/31/2020 16,277 mi ODI #11385942.0

The car was throwing emergence brake failure lights, ESC system, service electronic paring brake, service ESC system, and check air bags lights

steering 1 complaint shown

16 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/29/2020 69,000 mi ODI #11385382.0

My electrical power steering module is experiencing technical issues and my steering wheel locked while driving 55 MPH on the highway.

electrical 1 complaint shown

121 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/27/2023 ODI #11562207.0

This Jeep Renegade model have had various problems including rapid oil loss caused by cracks in the oil pump housing, as well as a loss in fuel pressure and I believe I’m experiencing these problems and there hasn’t been a recall for me vehicle so Id like to see if it needs to be recalled

lighting 1 complaint shown

12 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $250 · see lighting cluster analysis →
12/22/2021 ODI #11444656.0

Shortly after purchasing my vehicle I was informed that one of my lights had “blown out” but upon further inspection the light still works but is very dim due to a black lense. I recently noticed that the other light is starting to turn black also. My mother has a 2017 jeep renegade and one of hers is also having this issue.

Showing 300 of 558 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Jeep/Renegade#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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