First generation (BU)
2016 Jeep Renegade
The most reported problem on the 2016 Jeep Renegade is stalling, with 80 complaints, usually around 33,000 miles.
- 430owner complaints
- 2recalls
- 9involved a crash
- 38,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 23, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Renegade doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2016 model year.
Is the 2016 Jeep Renegade reliable?
The 2016 Jeep Renegade has 430 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 1.7 times the median of 248 for 2016 SUVs on this site. Of the 9 Renegade model years since 2015, it has the 4th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2017
- At 39 complaints for each year on the road, the 2016 runs below the 2017 (56). That's the only adjacent model year with enough complaints to set beside it.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Stalling has 80 complaints and overheating has 64, out of 430 in all. A quarter of the 61 owners who gave a mileage for stalling saw it by about 10,000 miles, and half by about 33,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 21 of the 430 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 9 reports mention a crash, 10 mention a fire and 15 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 3 of 9, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as stalling, overheating and misfire. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Filings jumped in 2019, with 115 complaints, 2.1 times the next busiest year. So far in 2026, 10 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 80 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
430 complaints is 1.7 times the median 2016 model on this site and 1.7 times the median 2016 SUV. Among the 4 Renegade model years here it ranks 4th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2016 Jeep Renegade
Jeep filed 355 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2016 Jeep Renegade. 32 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 2 bulletins · 64 complaints
Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
Check engine light or misfire 6 bulletins · 37 complaints
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P076A ? SC Solenoid Circuit, Set.
4 more on this problem
CEL, Check Engine Lamp On, DTC P0339 Crankshaft Position Sensor Intermittent
2.4L Ignition Coil Boot Replacement This bulletin involves replacing all four ignition coil insulating boots. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached.
Flash: ABS Module Electronic Parking Brake Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module software.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 23 complaints
Flash: ABS Module Electronic Parking Brake Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module software. The customer may describe: · The key may get stuck in the ignition key cylinder.
Seat belt or seat problems 1 bulletin · 22 complaints
Seat Relay For a Jeep Renegade or Fiat 500X ONLY, if the driver's power seat will not move in any axis and the key is in the on position with the door open: 1.
A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 6 bulletins · 20 complaints
High Voltage Air Conditioning Refrigerant Dye
Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system.
4 more on this problem
A/C Plumbing Line, TXV, A/C Condenser For BU models ONLY: A/C components leaking. Before replacing any of the A/C part numbers listed, call: Viraj Vartak at cell phone: (248) 512-3859. If no response in 15 minutes, please proceed with repair.
Water Leak On Right Front Floorboard This bulletin involves securing the condensation drain tube to the HVAC housing. Customers may experience a water leak on the right front floorboard inside the vehicle while using the climate controls or Heating ...
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with the latest available software. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: This IPC software update will contain the following changes within the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC): ...
Air Conditioning Performance This bulletin involves reprogramming the Air Conditioning Module (ACM) with the latest available software.
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 1 bulletin · 19 complaints
2.0L or 2.4L Engine Replacement This bulletin involves replacing the long block due to a crankshaft imbalance condition. These vehicles may exhibit a vibration in the engine.
Battery dies or the car will not start 2 bulletins · 18 complaints
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Keyfob 2016 Vehicle Keyfobs with Passive Entry Keyless Go Feature - Engineering is investigating a keyfob unable to program or no function or low keyfob coin battery condition.~ Prior to replacing keyfob on MY16 vehicles, please contact Raja Charabuddi on ...
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 13 bulletins · 18 complaints
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.
RADIO [RES] New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF".
11 more on this problem
RA2 RJ2 RG2 RL2 and RM2 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio with the latest available software.
RF Hub Module DTC, U1765-87 "RFHM (Radio Frequency Hub Module) - Missing Message" may appear in a stored state on a ignition power cycle. No troubleshooting or parts replacement is necessary if this code is stored as the system is functioning to design.
RA4 RG4 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio software. Customers may experience one or more of the following: · **Uconnect Apps are missing (16 MY BU, RRT portion, US market only).
RA4 RG4 RJ4 RADIO ENHANCEMENTS THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES UPDATING THE RADIO SOFTWARE. CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: · **CHARACTER MISSING ON THE KEYBOARD WITH CYRILLIC ALPHABET (FOR EU MARKET ONLY).
RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: · Navigation failed message is displayed.
RL4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: · ParkSense audio delay.
RA4 RG4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radios software. Customers may experience one or more of the following: · Poor quality of German translations. · Acoustic warning missing when approaching a speed camera.
Flash: Improvements To Messages Displayed In The Cluster This bulletin involves reprogramming the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with the latest available software.
Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or more of the following: · Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. · Radio display screen may lock up.
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancement This bulletin involves updating the RFHM software. A customer may experience one or both of the following conditions: ? Passive entry light on with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1053-64 RFHM (Keyless ...
Plus 1 older ones not listed here.
Complaints filed by year
115 complaints came in 2019, 2.1 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2016 Jeep Renegade
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.
Daystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can allow the rear axle to shift while driving.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Daystar customer service at 1-623-907-0081 or by email at Jbilyeu@daystarweb.com. Daystar's number for this recall is 16-01.
All 2 recalls on the 2016 Jeep Renegade, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2016 Jeep Renegade?
Stalling, with 80 of the 430 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 33,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2016 Jeep Renegade problems start?
Of the 306 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 16,000 miles and half by about 38,000.
Is the 2016 Jeep Renegade better or worse than the 2017?
Counted per year on the road, the 2016 has fewer complaints than the 2017: 39 a year against 56.
How many 2016 Jeep Renegade complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
21 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2016 Jeep Renegade?
No recall on file for the 2016 Jeep Renegade is on the same system as stalling. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.