2017 Jeep Renegade Electrical Problems

Which parts fail

• Instrument cluster/panel
  1
• 12V/24V/48V battery
  1
• Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer
  1

Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  3739%
• 25k–50k
  2728%
• 50k–75k
  2122%
• 75k–100k
  88%
• 100k–150k
  11%
• 150k+
  11%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2017 Jeep Renegade owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the mechanic refueled the vehicle, and the vehicle was jump started. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a service station where the vehicle was refueled, and the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the fuel gauge needle displayed incorrectly that there tank of fuel however, the fuel tank was empty. The contact was informed that the instrument panel needed to be reprogrammed. …

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of burning oil was present. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine oil was extremely low. Oil was added to the engine and it was later discovered that the engine oil had rapidly been consumed. The manufacturer performed an oil consumption test which the vehicle failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. Also, while driving on the freeway at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who replaced the alternator. Also, the vehicle had experienced various intermittent electrical failures where the doors locks, key fob, and instrument cluster would not operate. …

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly loss power and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were found; however, an unknown software was updated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer, who test drove the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The software was updated, and the engine oil was changed. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer; Jeff Belzer Roseville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (2800 Long Lake Rd, Roseville, MN 55113) who diagnosed that the engine block needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. …

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle inadvertently slowed down with several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the cruise control disengaged and failed to re-engage. The contact then noticed that none of the electrical features in the vehicle was working. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle was having electrical issues. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was experiencing the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V485000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer advised her to contact the NHTSA for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, an unknown warning light started flashing on and off. The contact stated that the failure had become constant, and the warning lights were illuminated after starting the vehicle. Additionally, the parking brake had begun to engage independently. The contact stated while pulling out of her driveway, the parking brake independently activated, and the vehicle stopped. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V485000 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Sudden stop entrance to an exit ramp. The engine stalled and started leaking the fluid caused some and flames - fire department had to be called. . Had to replace the engine for approx. $6600 We are still waiting on parts for the seat belts this has been over a year with jeep. The parts are backordered. The seatbelts come undone constantly on both the driver and passenger sides. Parts are $330 and labor is approx. $400 total $730. There are 90000 Jeep Wranglers with this same issues but they were recalled. We can't even get the parts it's been over a year. Axle on left side of jeep was broke -took jeep to have serviced for oil and tire rotation. Service person found that the axel was broke. Cost $1500 Service man stated the axel was like a straw.

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the air bag, Emergency Brake, and several other unknown warning lights intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side buckle switch and the front passenger's side buckle switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was 119,283.

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the radio turned off, the backup camera would not display when the transmission was shifted into Reverse. Additionally, while the radio was turned on, the failure occurred intermittently. After contacting the local dealer, the owner was informed that a software update was needed to resolve the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the service engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, there were unknown warning lights flashing and illuminated on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, the title was retrieved from inside the glovebox, and the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale through Facebook Marketplace. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 56,327, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 243,000.

Related recalls

Electrical complaints in other Renegade years