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2017 Jeep

Renegade 2WD

Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Jeep Renegade: best and worst years
2017 Jeep Renegade 2WD

Closest available photo (2015 model year); you're viewing the 2017.

2015 photoHarvey BoldCC BY 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 9-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Power to weight
0.056 hp/lb
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
3
Owner complaints
565 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
16

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Automatic emergency braking
    Optional
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Optional
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Optional

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Optional

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE29%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM13%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%
  • POWER TRAIN10%
  • SERVICE BRAKES3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 932 total.

Jeep Renegade: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

159 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Mar 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1408000384 REV.J

    Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

  • Feb 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1408000384 REV.I

    Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

  • Oct 7, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERS2524000012

    High Voltage Air Conditioning Refrigerant Dye

  • Aug 16, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25 REV. B

    Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.

  • Aug 14, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25 REV. A

    Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.

  • Aug 13, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25

    Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates

  • Jul 8, 2025ENGINE9100624

    Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders:

  • Apr 30, 2025ENGINE09-010-25

    "2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XS1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ● Excessive oil consumption This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacing the long block. "

  • and 151 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.