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2017 Jeep Renegade

What 2017 Jeep Renegade owners report most

Engine complaints dominate reports for this model year, with the most common pattern being unexpected stalling or power loss while driving, sometimes at highway speeds. Electrical system faults and fuel or propulsion issues also appear frequently, often producing similar symptoms of sudden loss of power or difficulty starting. Across all four component areas, owners describe failures that occurred without warning, in some cases during active driving maneuvers.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 47%
Owners report the vehicle stalling without warning while driving at speed, requiring dealer service visits that did not always resolve the condition. · 3 fire · 2 crash · 3 injured
Electrical System safety 26%
Owners describe sudden, complete power loss occurring in the middle of active driving, including during turns at intersections, with some incidents happening on nearly new vehicles. · 4 fire · 3 crash
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 21%
Owners report difficulty starting after refueling, accompanied by intense knocking noises and violent sputtering severe enough to shake the entire vehicle. · 1 crash
Power Train safety 17%
Owners describe sudden power loss while the vehicle is in motion, including during low-speed turning maneuvers at intersections on vehicles with very few miles. · 3 crash
Service Brakes safety 5%
29 reports (5%) · 3 crash · 1 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 559 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.