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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2016 Hyundai Tucson vs 2016 Jeep Renegade

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2016 Hyundai Tucson2016 Jeep Renegade
NHTSA complaints1,615429
Recall campaigns51
Service bulletins (TSBs)167355
Investigations10
Crash reports149
Fire reports2410
NCAP overall rating5/54/5
EPA MPG (combined)23–2724–27
Median reported incident mileage32,874 mi38,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai TucsonJeep Renegade
Engine422172
Power Train51673
Electrical System213119
Structure2277
Latches/locks/linkages1570
Vehicle Speed Control11129
Fuel/propulsion System5526
Service Brakes3323

Symptoms owners describe

Hesitation / surging1810
Stalling14353
Check engine light8037
Oil consumption7812
Vibration / shaking7711
Loss of power6118
Clunking / rattling4620
Overheating2743

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.