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 lighting problems
moderate Owners of the 2017 Jeep Renegade have filed 12 NHTSA complaints about the lighting at roughly $250 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See lighting across all vehicles →
Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$250
| Model year | lighting complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Renegade | 9 |
| 2016 Renegade | 10 |
| 2017 Renegade (this page) | 12 |
| 2018 Renegade | 3 |
What stands out
Of the 4 model years of Jeep Renegade we track for lighting problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 12.
No new NHTSA lighting complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 4 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 lighting 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
The 2017 Renegade lighting issues fall into two categories: component failures and electrical circuit faults.
Headlamps emit inadequate light even in clear weather, becoming dangerously poor in rain or snow. Multiple owners report weak beams that barely illuminate the road ahead, separate from bulb brightness. This affects night driving safety.
Fog light housings are melting and browning, with lenses fusing to bulbs and preventing replacement without swapping the entire assembly. One owner suspects excess wiring voltage; multiple owners report the same failure, suggesting a design or specification problem.
The most serious pattern: left-side lighting circuits (tail light, brake light, and turn signal combined) fail and stay dead after bulb replacement, pointing to wiring or connector issues rather than bulbs. One owner found a recall for this failure but was told their VIN isn't covered.
Daytime running light warnings come and go intermittently despite bulb replacement. Dashboard and console lights flicker on and off while driving. False warnings claim lights are out when they work fine, sometimes triggered after body shop repairs.
These aren't isolated bulb failures—multiple owners experience recurring warnings and multi-light failures on the same circuit, typical of loose connections, corroded terminals, or wiring faults that bulb swaps cannot resolve.
Same Jeep Renegade lighting reports on nearby years: 2016
Failure modes owners describe
Headlamp low output / weak beam
Headlamps produce insufficient light even in clear weather, making road illumination marginal. Problem worsens significantly in rain or snow.
When: Present from early ownership
Symptoms owners cite: weak beam illumination; poor visibility in rain/snow; insufficient road lighting
Daytime running light (DTRL) failures with intermittent warning lights
DTRL bulbs fail and illuminate warning lights, but warnings are intermittent and do not always persist. Dealer diagnostics show DTRL out codes even when warning lights are off. Bulbs replaced without resolving the underlying issue.
When: Around 30,000 miles initially; recurs intermittently after repair attempts
Symptoms owners cite: DTRL warning light on; DTRL bulb out; intermittent warning light behavior; driver-side light failure
Codes mentioned: DTRL out
Repairs/costs cited: Bulbs replaced; issue recurred
Left-side lighting circuit failure (tail light, brake light, turn signal)
All three left-side lights (tail, brake, turn signal) fail simultaneously and remain inoperative after bulb replacement, pointing to a circuit or connector fault. One owner reports a recall exists for this issue but their VIN is not covered.
When: Timing varies by owner; persists across multiple repair attempts
Symptoms owners cite: left tail light out; left brake light out; left turn signal out; warning light constant; warning messages persist until 45 mph
Repairs/costs cited: Bulbs replaced twice; lights remain non-functional
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall exists but not all VINs covered
Random false lighting fault warnings
Warning messages report headlights, tail lights, and turn signals are out when they are actually functioning normally. Warnings appear at startup or while driving and recur after bulb replacement.
When: Began after body shop repair from minor fender bender
Symptoms owners cite: false headlight out warning; false tail light out warning; false turn signal out warning; recurring warnings after bulb replacement
Repairs/costs cited: 2 bulbs replaced at dealer; issue persists
Fog light housing melt and lens discoloration
Fog light housings melt and lenses turn brown or black, rendering bulbs non-removable and requiring full assembly replacement. Owner suspects excessive voltage to bulbs or incorrect bulb specification. Multiple owners report the same failure.
When: Discovered at 39,000 miles for one owner; timing varies
Symptoms owners cite: fog light housing melted; lens brown/black; bulbs fused to housing; lens clouded
Repairs/costs cited: Whole fog light assembly replacement required; individual bulb replacement impossible
Dashboard and console lights flicker on/off while driving
Interior dashboard and center console lighting switches on and off autonomously during normal vehicle operation, indicating intermittent electrical connection or power delivery fault.
When: Occurs while driving
Symptoms owners cite: dashboard lights flicker; center console lights flicker; lights turn on and off
Synthesized from 12 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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.
Had lighting 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 lighting problem on the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 12 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Based on the 12 complaints filed, lighting issues most often appear around 30,611 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 $250 for lighting 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 lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting 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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