Is the 2017 Jeep Renegade a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
The Jeep Renegade has unique styling and off-road prowess, but its reliability concerns make it a less appealing choice unless you're a dedicated Jeep enthusiast.
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Pros
- Distinctive styling
- Good off-road capability for its class
- Compact size for urban maneuvering
Cons
- Below average reliability
- Limited cargo space
- Underwhelming engine performance
Ownership at a glance
Common problems to watch for
- Transmission problems
- Electrical system faults
- Engine stalling
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Active recalls (3)
The 2017 Jeep Renegade has 3 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine (campaign 18V131000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump — Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/…
- Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel — Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles. Due to a software issue, multiple malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists. As such, these ve…
- Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine — Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may be equipped with a cracked oil pump housing/balance shaft module (BSM), which can cause the oil pump…
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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