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2017 Jeep Renegade · symptom sheet

Burns oil or oil level rises

  • 57owner reports
  • 23,000median miles
  • 0involved a crash

Newest report Feb 10, 2025 · checked Sep 9, 2026

345 of the 563 complaints on this car are about the engine. 57 of those describe oil consumption. Only stalling is reported more often on this car.

Tick what matches of 57 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the piston rings (7 reports) and the engine (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

2 recalls on the engine cover the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

18V-731Oct 17, 2018
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

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
Risk: A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
18V-131Feb 22, 2018
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

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
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 18,000 and 37,000 miles, from the 49 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Fuel system or engine failure to start vehicle. Malfunctioning, as well as excess oil consumption. Dealerships are neglect to address the issues. There is a recall for the make, model, and year of my vehicle but my VIN was not listed but I believe it should be.”

Filed Mar 18, 2023

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 57 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.

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