2017 Jeep Renegade engine problems

266 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Jeep Renegade — 48% of all complaints for this model year.

266

Engine complaints

48%

share of all complaints

32,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

2 / 3

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“This vehicle’s windows dull out and side mirrors get brown and orange spots on them. Seat Belts won’t hold your seat belt and can sometimes pop out while going down the road. It sets off the seat belt alarm and you have to keep trying to get it back in. There’s a Recall for some 2017 models, but…”
filed Jul 17, 2026
“Honestly there are so so many problems that have occurred and all under 40,000-50,000 miles! Two recalled radiators and i know its having oberheating isuuses ahain . My car literaly got so hot it slpikt4my batery and the battery aciid smoke filled the eniter cabin are of the vehicle my kids and i…”
filed Feb 5, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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9100624 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2025
"2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XS1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ● Excessive oil consumption This…
09-010-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2025