Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Renegade equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: Signature 2, Tire Size: 23/60/R17, DOT Number: N6KTJR1R. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was a flapping sound coming from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The contact was able to get home safely however, after inspecting the tires, the contact became aware of tread separation on the driver's and passenger's side rear tires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the tire manufacturer would be contacted and notified of the failure. The tires were also taken to a tire shop and the contact was informed that the tires were defective. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 25,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change and tire rotation, the service mechanic discovered that the front passenger's side wheel lug nuts had swollen and was extremely difficult to remove while attempting to remove the tire. The contact indicated that two mechanics were needed to loosen the lug nuts. The cause of the failure was not determined. The lug nuts were replaced. The contact was concerned that if there was a flat tire it would be difficult to remove the tire with the faulty lug nuts. The manufacturer was not yet contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 16,200.
Owned my vehicle a little over 2 years and when walking past my car one day noticed a shimmery glare on my driver side from tire. Upon further inspection realized that the shimmer was coming from the belts that were already making an appearance. Immediately took my car to a service provider who tried to get me to spend over $300 to get a possible $75 warranty credit. I walked out and just ordered 2 tires from another manufacturer. When my mechanic put my new tires on said he found ZERO reason that these tires should be doing what they are. i have never had such a horribly manufactured tire in all my years of owning cars. Complete junk and going to cause an accident if someone doesn't do something about it. 215/60R17 is my size
4 months after my first incident with my front 2 tires, here i am again dealing with the exact same issue with the 2 rear tires. What angers me even more about this instance is that the mechanic who replaced my front 2 tires looked in January when they replaced and said that my rear 2 seemed to be ok an unaffected by whatever was going on and maybe it was just a fluke. Something needs to be done or this issue is going to cause an accident. I was lucky that someone saw the exposed belts with mine and let me know otherwise I could have possibly had a blowout and had no idea.
Tire dot mbkt jr1r dunlop size 215/60r17. These tires are in my new Jeep Renegade that I bought from the dealer VIN [redacted]. One of the tires exploited at 5K miles and now the tires have only 18000 miles and are in bad shape with clear evidence that wires are showing. I called the dealer but they don't want to be responsible nor the brand owners. So my last option is to report this issue to you to investigate and avoid possible accidents due to the insecure tires like this ones that I am reporting now.
I have not had this vehicle for a year only have had it for at least 9 months now drove it off the lot brand new only 2 miles on it. My tires are horrible the tread is showing on all 4 tires not only that the suspension on the car is completely unaligned. I have not hit anything or had any accidents in the vehicle at all. This should not be happening. Not only that I took it back to the dealership and they won't do anything about it.
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that his wife called AAA Service to replace the rear driver's side tire however, the service tech was unable to remove the lug bolts. The contact stated it took the AAA tech an extended time to remove and replace the rear driver's side tire. The contact also stated that after replacing all four tires, he noticed all the lug bolts were swollen. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the lug bolts to be replaced. There was no remedy for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the TPMS light indicated that the front driver's side tire pressure was low. The contact pulled over into a service station re-inflated the front driver's side tire, but the failure reoccurred. The contact became aware that the front driver's side was flat, and the contact replaced the tire however, the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 10,000.
Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Renegade years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2017 (14), 2015 (13), 2016 (7) and 2018 (5) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 2% of all complaints for the 2017.
Is there a recall for Jeep Renegade wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for any Jeep Renegade model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Jeep Renegade wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 27,000 miles; 88% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the tread/belt (5 mentions), followed by the lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (4).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.