2017 Jeep Renegade vehicle speed control problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2017 Jeep Renegade — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It began with vehicle warning lights, several, illuminating. They did not illuminate at exactly the same time (such as when a car stalls) they illuminated consecutively i.e Airbag disabled, followed by, blind spot sensors unavailable, front collision, lane departure, power steering temporarily…”
filed Dec 4, 2025
“My 2017 Jeep Renegade is at a dealership for the third time. When I am accelerating at around 29 MPH, there is a sudden jerk. It also occurs around 53 MPH. It startles me every time this event occurs. Each time, I pay a deductible and the problem isn't fixed. Retirement isn't conducive to $500…”
filed Jan 9, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Renegade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 Renegade | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Renegade | 5 | 8% |
| 2019 Renegade | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 Renegade | 16 | 4% |
| 2016 Renegade | 29 | 7% |
| 2015 Renegade | 27 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.