Model year
2016 Jeep Renegade
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 431 complaints for the 2016 Jeep Renegade (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (174), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (116), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (76). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 24–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2015 512 complaints
- 2016 431 complaints
- 2017 566 complaints
- 2018 444 complaints
- 2019 80 complaints
- 2020 63 complaints
- 2021 67 complaints
- 2022 26 complaints
- 2023 20 complaints
Recalls
16V545000 · Jul 20, 2016
TRAILER HITCHES
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…
Complaints
431 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 10, injury field 15, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.18 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.23 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renegade 2WD · 1.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| Renegade 2WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Renegade 4WD · 1.4L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Renegade 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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Check a vehicle
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