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2017 Jeep Renegade vs 2018 Jeep Renegade

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2017 Jeep Renegade2018 Jeep Renegade
NHTSA complaints560440
Recall campaigns32
Service bulletins (TSBs)218268
Investigations00
Crash reports2316
Fire reports58
NCAP overall rating4/54/5
EPA MPG (combined)24–2624–26
Median reported mileage29,000 mi18,930 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentJeep RenegadeJeep Renegade
Engine266190
Electrical System147131
Fuel/propulsion System11889
Power Train9458
Service Brakes2917
Vehicle Speed Control2516
Exterior Lighting269
Steering1711

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling163133
Check engine light4622
Oil consumption3456
Loss of power2114
Hesitation / surging207
Clunking / rattling180
Vibration / shaking157
Shifting problems120

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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.