2017 Jeep Renegade vs 2018 Jeep Renegade
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Jeep Renegade | 2018 Jeep Renegade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 564 | 442 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 218 | 268 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–26 | 24–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 29,452 mi | 18,930 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Renegade | Jeep Renegade |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 268 | 190 |
| Electrical System | 148 | 131 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 119 | 90 |
| Power Train | 94 | 58 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 9 |
| Steering | 17 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 164 | 134 |
| Check engine light | 47 | 22 |
| Oil consumption | 34 | 56 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 7 |
| Overheating | 13 | 7 |
2017 Jeep Renegade
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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.