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2016 Jeep Renegade

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
A
Safety Signal
92 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns1
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA429
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA27 mpg
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The 2016 Jeep Renegade is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Renegade 4WD, is EPA-rated at 27 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 429 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Renegade 4WDGasAWD1.4L 4-cyl turbo243127$2,850
Renegade 2WDGasFWD1.4L 4-cyl turbo243126$3,000
Renegade 2WDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl223025$2,500
Renegade 4WDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl212924$2,600

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 37059, 37055, 37056, 37060.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Trailer Hitches

S62
8,581 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskWithout 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.FixChrysler 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.
NHTSA campaign 16V545000reported Jul 20, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
429complaints filed

9 involved a crash · 10 a fire · 15 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2016: 38 · 2017: 55 · 2018: 54 · 2019: 115 · 2020: 54 · 2021: 31 · 2022: 23 · 2023: 11 · 2024: 19 · 2025: 20 · 2026: 9

Most-cited components

Engine172
Electrical System119
Unspecified75
Power Train73
Vehicle Speed Control29
Exterior Lighting27

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly began to shake and vibrate, and moments later the front driver’s side suspension system failed to render the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle was towed to the local independent mechanic who di…”Apr 14, 2022 · Suspension · NHTSA owner report
“Fog light wiring issue front drivers side. Changed light. It happens to be in the wiring and I’ve heard other people have issues with this and it is a safety concern based on not being able to see or have people see you in the fog.”Mar 17, 2022 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA owner report
“In April of 2020 and at 41,800 miles, my vehicle was experiencing very significant vibration and noise from my engine and had become unbearable. I learned, from taking the vehicle to the Dealer, that the Passenger Side Engine Mount was defective - leading to instability under the hood. The Dealer, 'off record' indicate…”Mar 1, 2022 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆23%

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Other Renegade model years

B

2023 Jeep Renegade

2 recalls · 20 complaints

B

2022 Jeep Renegade

2 recalls · 26 complaints

B

2021 Jeep Renegade

2 recalls · 66 complaints

B

2020 Jeep Renegade

3 recalls · 62 complaints

C

2019 Jeep Renegade

4 recalls · 79 complaints

B

2018 Jeep Renegade

2 recalls · 441 complaints

C

2017 Jeep Renegade

3 recalls · 564 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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