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2016 Jeep Renegade

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
—
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints429
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2016 Jeep Renegade

2 recalls
429 complaints
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
429
Complaints citing a crash
9

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 16E013000high

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    Daystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can allow the rear axle to shift while driving.

  • 16V545000high

    Trailer hitches

    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. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.

Consumer complaints

429 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

429
Total
9
Crashes
10
Fires
15
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE220
  • ELECTRICAL63
  • OTHER55
  • AIR BAGS17
  • BRAKES17

Notable Issues

429 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 15 reports involve injuries. 9 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)220
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)63
miscellaneous issues55

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

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2,187 owner complaints analyzed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 16V545000

    Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 16E013000

    If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash.