2016 Jeep Renegade vs 2016 Kia Sorento
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.
| Metric | 2016 Jeep Renegade | 2016 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 429 | 1,241 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 355 | 274 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 49 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–27 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 38,000 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Renegade | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 172 | 690 |
| Electrical System | 119 | 106 |
| Power Train | 73 | 122 |
| Structure | 7 | 107 |
| Steering | 15 | 80 |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 66 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 62 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 53 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 53 | 117 |
| Overheating | 43 | 71 |
| Check engine light | 37 | 133 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 59 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 81 |
| Oil consumption | 12 | 91 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 28 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
2016 Jeep Renegade
2016 Kia Sorento
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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.