NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Jeep Renegade
The 2016 Jeep Renegade has 2 NHTSA recalls and 425 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Jeep dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2016 Jeep Renegade, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA #16V545000Reported July 20, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
Safety consequence
Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA #16E013000Reported February 18, 2016 · Daystar Products International, Inc.
Defect description
Daystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can allow the rear axle to shift while driving.
Safety consequence
If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Daystar customer service at 1-623-907-0081 or by email at [email protected]. Daystar's number for this recall is 16-01.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.