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2017 Jeep Renegade: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Jeep Renegade, most recently filed October 2018. Owners have filed 565 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 4 stars overall.

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Recalls (3)

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Jeep Renegade. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 18V731000 Filed Oct 17, 2018

Loss of Fuel Pressure

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure.
Consequence
A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB2.
71.5% repairedof 21,104 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 18V131000 Filed Feb 22, 2018

Oil Pump Housing Crack may Cause Engine Stall

Engine and engine cooling · engine
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may be equipped with a cracked oil pump housing/balance shaft module (BSM), which can cause the oil pump to fail and the engine to stall.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump for its production information, and replace the BSM as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U18.
75% repairedof 9 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 17V485000 Filed Aug 2, 2017

Incorrect Software Combination/FMVSS 101

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles. Due to a software issue, multiple malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence
If the malfunction indicator lamps illuminate at incorrect times, the driver may be unaware when a true malfunction occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Instrument Panel Control software, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T50.
96% repairedof 3,002 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (565)

565 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

23involved a crash
5involved a fire
16injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Jeep Renegade, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 565.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2017 compares with other Renegade years

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201520162017201820192020202120222023
This year (2017)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 4 stars overall

Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 3★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 18%★★★★☆
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Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2017 Jeep Renegade suv 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 26 mpg combined

26
mpg combined
24
city
31
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,150
CO₂ tailpipe
336 g/mi
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$2,512per year
$209per month
577gallons a year

Miles ÷ 26 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2017 Jeep Renegade configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
1.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive24 / 31 / 26$3,150336
1.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualAll-Wheel Drive24 / 31 / 26$3,150339
2.4 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive22 / 30 / 25$2,700357
2.4 L 4-cyl · 9-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 24$2,800371

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2017 Jeep Renegade FAQ

How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Renegade have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 18V731000 (fuel pump), 18V131000 (engine), 17V485000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2017 Jeep Renegade problems?

Owners filed 565 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (268), Electrical system (149), Fuel/propulsion system (119) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2017 Jeep Renegade get?

EPA rates the 1.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual version at 24 city, 31 highway and 26 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2017 Jeep Renegade get?

NHTSA rated the 2017 Jeep Renegade suv 2wd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (18% rollover risk).

How does the 2017 Renegade compare with other years?

Among the 2015–2021 Jeep Renegade model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (62) and the 2017 the most (565). The 2017 drew 565. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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