2016 Jeep Renegade power train problems
73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Jeep Renegade — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The jerking, delayed take off reported originally that was supposedly corrected with a motor replacement STILL happens. Spoken with multiple other Renegade drivers and tow truck drivers, the transmission appears to be the issue. Each recorded visit to the dealership has reported transmission ok. My…”
filed Mar 4, 2025
“Check engine light on. ECM (engine control computer) malfunction. Dealer first denied any problems with vehicle even with check engine light on. So I took to it to independent service center, which confirm problem. By providing the service center report, the dealer then confirm problem…”
filed May 20, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Renegade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 2 | 10% |
| 2022 Renegade | 6 | 25% |
| 2021 Renegade | 6 | 9% |
| 2020 Renegade | 7 | 11% |
| 2019 Renegade | 7 | 9% |
| 2018 Renegade | 58 | 13% |
| 2017 Renegade | 94 | 17% |
| 2015 Renegade | 170 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Jeep Renegade
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.