Oil loss and fuel pump trouble
The 2017 Renegade has about 550 complaints per 100,000 sold. Oil consumption on the 2.4 and a fuel pump recall lead the list.
Updated November 2026 · based on 567 owner complaints and 3 recalls
548 1.6x the Renegade average
3 free to fix at a dealer
Every Renegade year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Oil consumption
The engine uses oil quickly between changes.
Fix: Repairs $1,000 to $4,000 if not covered
Engine
Fuel pump
The engine stalls and will not restart.
Fix: Free under recall
Fuel system
Recalls
A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the malfunction indicator lamps illuminate at incorrect times, the driver may be unaware when a true malfunction occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2017 Jeep Renegade
- Check the oil level on the dipstick.Knocking, ticking or rattling from the engine, especially when cold, can mean worn bearings, lifters or a stretched timing chain. These are engine-out repairs costing thousands.269 of the 567 owner complaints about the 2017 Renegade involve the engine (47%).
- Check by VIN for the fuel pump recall.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2017 Renegade has 3 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2017 Jeep Renegade reliable?
Oil loss and fuel pump trouble. The 2017 Renegade has about 550 complaints per 100,000 sold. Oil consumption on the 2.4 and a fuel pump recall lead the list.
How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Renegade have?
3 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Jeep dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2017 Jeep Renegade problems?
Oil consumption; Fuel pump.
Crash rating shown for the 2017 Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.