125 complaints reported

2017 Jeep Renegade Engine

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
125
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
3

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

May 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinder, causing engine failure. In addition, an unknown part of the electrical system had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The contact stated that the engine block on the vehicle was serviced in 2020 under an undisclosed recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2026
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there were severe misfires in the engine which could be associated with the vehicle jerking, and then jolting forward while going uphill. The check engine warning light had been illuminated for almost a year and the oil light was frequently illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with ignition cylinder compression failure, and the engine consuming an excessive amount of oil. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,747.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Oct 2024
Sep 2025

Fan blade detached from fan motor

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Sep 2025
Jun 2025

Something shot out of the engine and caused a large hole the car never overheated and oil changes were done properly. The dealership says sometimes these things just happen and is unable to tell me what shot through the engine.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jun 2025
Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing engine hesitation while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to O'Reilly, Auto Zone, and Advance Auto, where DTC: P0420 was retrieved, and the vehicle was diagnosed with catalytic converter failure. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a related recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,600.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Mar 2025
Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while her grandmother was driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that his grandmother called him, and he went to the site of the failure. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. However, the vehicle drove slowly. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence, where the contact checked and found there was no oil in the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed. The repair was pending. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V131000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Feb 2025
Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that after the vehicle was inspected, she was informed that the vehicle was included in the Customer Satisfaction Program: W80. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,420.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Sep 2023
Aug 2023

Related to recall V54, Engine Cooling Fan abruptly stopped working causing the vehicle to overheat and having to have costly dealer repairs. I was told that my VIN # was not included in the the recall but did experience the exact Issue listed in recall. Replaced Fan not knowing about this recall only to still have engine computer issues now with vehicle related to overheating. Currently at a dealership with a month waiting time to repair.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Aug 2023
Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, he depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact stated that several minutes later the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a faulty throttle pedal sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jun 2023
Jul 2023

The component involved involves the oil. My Jeep keeps running out of oil to the point where we have to keep putting more in. A couple times the car has turned off because of this problem. I brought the car to my mechanic only to find out the oil was completely gone. I’m lucky the motor didn’t go. I do have the oil changed every 3,000 miles but after only 2000 miles I get the message saying I need an oil change. The car is only 6 years old and only has 36,000 miles on it. I don’t what is going on but to me it seems there is a leak somewhere. I am afraid to drive it.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jun 2022
Apr 2023

2017 JEEP RENEGADE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Apr 2023
Jan 2023

Cooling motor fan is shorted and causing fan fuse to blow therefore causing engine to overheat which can blow it up and cause EXTREME SAFETY ISSUES. There should be an active recall on my vehicle as the cooling fan needs completely replaced and I have looked this problem up and other 2015-2017 Jeep Renegades have had this problem with active recalls.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2023
Sep 2022

Engine is burning oil. One recall issued and answered with a software update. Update has not fixed problem. Dealership did an oil consumption test. Dealership said it passed despite the fact it lost half a quart of oil in 1500 miles. My oil change is now right around the corner and it's over a quart low on oil. Oil light only comes on when it's just shy of bone dry. It is not normal or safe to have this much oil consumption in such a short amount of time.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2022
Sep 2022

The coolant loses too fast, like one cup coolant per one thousand miles. But coolant dripping can be found.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Feb 2022
Sep 2022

Engine uses excessive amounts of oil. We took the car in twice to do an oil consumption test, which resulted in one quart per 1,000 miles. The dealer says this is normal. This is a five year old car with 60,000 miles on it, which is average. We have other FCA products that consume imperceptible amounts of oil between scheduled oil changes (every six months or 10,000 miles). I have old cars with hundreds of thousands of miles that don't consume oil to this extent. Maybe it's normal for this vehicle or, more precisely, this engine, but it is not normal for the average car.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jun 2022
Aug 2022 Injury

My engine cooling system is malfunctioning. My safety is at risk and can put others at risk while I am driving because the engine can permanently malfunction I lose control of my car. I have let the dealer at my local center Costa Mesa California Jeep Dealership and the representative did not help with my situation. The dealership installed a new engine due to a recall letter I received for my vehicle. I believe its the dealerships responsibility to fix the engine cooling system problem since they have just replaced a new engine on my vehicle. The problem first appeared since the day I picked up my vehicle from the dealership. I smelled coolant liquid from the first day and advisor just said that its normal to smell coolant because I just got a new engine installed for my vehicle.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Apr 2022
Aug 2022

Went to start my jeep, started & stalled. Oil pan had rusted & all oil came out with no evidence from instrument panel that I had a problem at anytime before or after. When I called the dealership I bought it from they said they seen a lot of this. Was no longer under warranty as it only covered up to 60,000 miles. It would cost me out of pocket a little over $500. Took it to my private mechanic to fix as my experience with Jeep Service departments is there is no service. I'm not sure of the difference in price between my mechanic & the dealer.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Feb 2022
Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of engine oil. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer three times to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no additional assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jun 2022
Jan 2022

I received a recall notice for engine consuming too much oil at which around the same time I was driving when the engine stalled on me in the middle of the road. I went to the dealer and they mentioned that engine was empty of oil. An oil consumption test was done and yielded normal results according to the dealership. Fresh oil change was given and after 3000 miles, the same problem occurred: engine stalled on me in the middle of the road way before the manufacturer recommended oil change interval. I called FCA Chrysler manufacturer who told me to go to another dealership. I go to another dealership and they said the same thing: oil consumption is normal. Dealer has been overfilling oil to compensate for the oil consumption so that when I return for oil changes or to complain, the oil leves appear to be normal.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2021
Dec 2021

When I am driving the car, it jerks. I have all my maintenance up to par. The dealership can find nothing wrong with it.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Dec 2021
Dec 2021

MY VEHICLE IS DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE FEBRUARY 11. MANY 2017 JEEP RENEGADES HAVE HAD A RECALL ISSUED ON THEM FOR THE VEHICLE STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND MINE HAS STARTED DOING THIS. IT HAPPENED ONE OTHER TIME AND I THOUGHT MAYBE I MISSED AN OIL CHANGE. AFTER HAVING THE OIL CHANGED THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. I AM NOT YET EVEN DUE FOR MY OIL CHANGE AND AM EXPERIENCING THE ISSUE AGAIN. MY VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT SOME HOW WAS MISSED. THIS IS A BIG TIME SAFETY ISSUE AND WOULD HOPE THAT YOU GUYS WOULD LOOK IN TO IT.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Dec 2021
Nov 2021

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was shifted into PARK and there was an abnormal noise detected. The oil warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,568. Consumer stated vehicle was diagnosis topped off the oil changed the oil and then checked at 1500 miles from the oil changed to ensure that the oil did not drop.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Oct 2021
Nov 2021

WHILE DRIVING I COULD HEAR THE VEHICLE RUNNING VERY LOUD AND THEN IT WOULD GET QUIET. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THEN WHEN I EXITED THE VEHICLE I FELT THE HOOD WHICH WAS VERY HOT AND WHILE DRIVING I WAS WATCHING THE COOLANT LEVEL WHICH WOULD FLUCTUATE VERY HIGH AND THEN GO LOW.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Aug 2021
Nov 2021

RENEGADE STALLING AT LOW SPEED OR MAKING A TURN LOW OIL PRESSURE SHOWS ON DISPLAY THIS IS NOT SAFE THIS COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT I BEEN RESEARCHING AND THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE A LOT PEOPLE COMPLAINING.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Aug 2021
Sep 2021

Car is hesitating and bucking, shaking. Engine light came on and stayed on. Engine light flashes intermittently. It is available upon request. i see that some 2017-2018 renegades had an engine recall but it doesn't show up on this web site for this vin. I didn't see a "code" but not sure where i would see that anyway. This began yesterday when we were 80 miles from home. Made it back.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 JEEP RENEGADE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Sep 2021

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The 2017 Jeep Renegade has 125 Engine complaints on file. 1 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.