MYRModel Year Report

2016 Jeep Renegade

◆ Worse than typical
2016 Jeep Renegade
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Renegade Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2015: 511 complaints 2015 2016: 429 complaints 2016 2017: 562 complaints 2017 2018: 441 complaints 2019: 78 complaints 2019 2020: 62 complaints 2021: 66 complaints 2021 2022: 25 complaints 2023: 20 complaints 2023
2016: 429 complaints
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YearComplaints
2015511
2016429
2017562
2018441
201978
202062
202166
202225
202320

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 40%

40% of complaints: engine — 172 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28%

28% of complaints: electrical system — 119 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and software.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 73 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED MAY 16, 2016. ON AUGUST 6, 2016 THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH DOWN THE INTERSTATE. THE ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE LIGHTS SHUTOFF COMPLETELY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160829

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. DRIVER TOOK FOOT OFF THE BRAKE FROM DEAD STOP AND THE RENEGADE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WITHOUT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160426

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 29 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6%

6% of complaints: exterior lighting — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing concealment devices.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2016 — complaint volume: 429
R 20160311 — suspension

Daystar Products International, Inc.

Remedy: Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016.

Campaign 16E013000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161013 — trailer hitches

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V545000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Jeep Renegade — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (172 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (119 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (73 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16E013000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V545000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ▲ 2021 ▲ 2019

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 2015 ◆ 2018

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Jeep Renegade reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Jeep Renegade is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Renegade have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.