First generation (BU)
2017 Jeep Renegade
The most reported problem on the 2017 Jeep Renegade is stalling, with 212 complaints, usually around 30,000 miles.
- 564owner complaints
- 3recalls
- 23involved a crash
- 29,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 8, 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 2017 model year.
Is the 2017 Jeep Renegade reliable?
The 2017 Jeep Renegade has 564 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 1.8 times the median of 307 for 2017 SUVs on this site. Of the 9 Renegade model years since 2015, it has the 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 2016 and 2018
- At 56 complaints for each year on the road, the 2017 runs above the 2016 (39) and close to the 2018 (49).
- Top problem
- One problem takes up much of the file: stalling, named in 212 of the 564 complaints (38%). A quarter of the 165 owners who gave a mileage for stalling saw it by about 18,000 miles, and half by about 30,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 30 of the 564 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), 23 reports mention a crash, 5 mention a fire and 16 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 8 of 23, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- stalling, oil consumption and misfire all have recalls on the same system, and the same campaigns cover them: 18V-131. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2019 at 165 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 33. 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, 212 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
564 complaints is 2.1 times the median 2017 model on this site and 1.8 times the median 2017 SUV. Among the 4 Renegade model years here it ranks 1st 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 2017 Jeep Renegade
Jeep filed 218 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2017 Jeep Renegade. 27 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.
Burns oil or oil level rises 4 bulletins · 57 complaints
2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XS1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes.
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.
2 more on this problem
2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine.
2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil ...
Check engine light or misfire 4 bulletins · 48 complaints
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
CEL, Check Engine Lamp On, DTC P0339 Crankshaft Position Sensor Intermittent
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No Start, No Crank After PCM And RFHUB Replaced, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Sets In The PCM
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 29 complaints
A/C Pressure Transducer A/C inoperative and diagnosis leads to pressure transducer. Call Steve Rice at cell (248) 867-0061 before replacing the pressure transducer. If no response in 15 minutes, please proceed with repair.
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 1 bulletin · 28 complaints
Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 5 bulletins · 25 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.
USB PORT Media Hub For Android Auto and Apple Carplay issues, do not replace this part. Android Auto and Apple Carplay applications may not operate with the vehicle if an aftermarket cable is being used.
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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".
RA2 RJ2 RG2 RL2 and RM2 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio with the latest available software.
RA2 Radio 5" Uconnect Before replacing this radio, make sure you can reproduce the customer issue. If the radio is locked up, has a blank screen, or no sound, please perform a vehicle battery reset.
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 2 bulletins · 25 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.
Battery dies or the car will not start 6 bulletins · 19 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
Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off
4 more on this problem
No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
Passive Keyfob 2017 Jeep Renegade Keyfobs (FOBIK) with Passive Entry Keyless Go Feature - Engineering is investigating a keyfob unable to program or no function or low keyfob coin battery condition.
A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 4 bulletins · 10 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.
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A/C Pressure Transducer A/C inoperative and diagnosis leads to pressure transducer. Call Steve Rice at cell (248) 867-0061 before replacing the pressure transducer. If no response in 15 minutes, please proceed with repair.
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.
Complaints filed by year
165 complaints came in 2019, 2.3 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 2017 Jeep Renegade
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB2.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may be equipped with a cracked oil pump housing/balance shaft module (BSM), which can cause the oil pump to fail and the engine to stall.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump for its production information, and replace the BSM as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U18.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles. Due to a software issue, multiple malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Instrument Panel Control software, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T50.
All 3 recalls on the 2017 Jeep Renegade, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
Stalling, with 212 of the 564 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 30,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2017 Jeep Renegade problems start?
Of the 392 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 18,000 miles and half by about 29,000.
Is the 2017 Jeep Renegade better or worse than the 2016 and 2018?
Counted per year on the road, the 2017 has more complaints than the 2016 and about as many complaints as the 2018: 56 a year against 39 and 49.
How many 2017 Jeep Renegade complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
30 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 18V-131. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.