2016 Jeep Renegade vs 2018 Jeep Renegade
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Jeep Renegade | 2018 Jeep Renegade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 429 | 440 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 355 | 268 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–27 | 24–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 38,000 mi | 18,930 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Renegade | Jeep Renegade |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 172 | 190 |
| Electrical System | 119 | 131 |
| Power Train | 73 | 58 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 89 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 9 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 21 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 53 | 133 |
| Overheating | 43 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 37 | 22 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 14 |
| Oil consumption | 12 | 56 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
2016 Jeep Renegade
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.