Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Jeep Renegade
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Jeep Renegade has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 567 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V731000 Loss of Fuel Pressure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V131000 Oil Pump Housing Crack may Cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V485000 Incorrect Software Combination/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 269 complaints
- Electrical System 149 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 119 complaints
- Unknown or Other 100 complaints
- Power Train 95 complaints
- Service Brakes 29 complaints
Of the 567 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 567 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Jeep Renegade faces significant challenges with engine, electrical, and fuel system issues based on recall and complaint data, affecting its reliability. High counts of engine-related complaints and recalls highlight potential costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $2,500–$4,000 | very common |
| fuel pump | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,100 | common |
| instrument panel | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| oil pump | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Instrument cluster errors
- Sudden engine stalling
- Decreased fuel efficiency
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Jeep Renegade at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.