2017 Jeep Renegade fuel/propulsion system problems
118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2017 Jeep Renegade — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Honestly there are so so many problems that have occurred and all under 40,000-50,000 miles! Two recalled radiators and i know its having oberheating isuuses ahain . My car literaly got so hot it slpikt4my batery and the battery aciid smoke filled the eniter cabin are of the vehicle my kids and i…”
filed Feb 5, 2026
“While accelerating on freeway, engine suddenly turned off. Fuel pump went out, and I had to coast to safety avoiding traffic. Having to move lanes into the shoulder was incredibly scary once my momentum dropped to 15mph on a freeway alongside cars going 85+. It almost caused 2 separate accidents…”
filed Sep 19, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Renegade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Renegade | 3 | 13% |
| 2021 Renegade | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Renegade | 6 | 10% |
| 2019 Renegade | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 Renegade | 89 | 20% |
| 2016 Renegade | 26 | 6% |
| 2015 Renegade | 38 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Jeep Renegade
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.