Suspension:rear
NHTSA campaign 16E013000 · 2016 · reported 02/18/2016
If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2016 Jeep Renegade Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.2× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
428Complaints
2Recalls
9Crashes
10Fires
15Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (40.2% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 3.2× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 172 · 40.2% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 116 · 27.1% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 73 · 17.1% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 · 6.8% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 · 6.1% | No official action | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 26 · 6.1% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 428 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 2 campaigns
Trailer Hitches
NHTSA campaign 16V545000 · 2016 · reported 07/20/2016
Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“COOLING FAN SHAKES RATTLES ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY CAR GIVES OFF AN ANTIFREEZE SMELL OR ELECTRICAL SMELL WHEN FAN MALFUNCTIONS.”NHTSA complaint 11065491 — filed 01/28/2018 · ENGINE
“RADIATOR FAN IS FAILING AT 20,000 MILES NOT NOT KEEPING THE RADIATOR AND ENGINE COOL. THIS OCCURS WHILE DRIVING AND IDLING. JEEP HAS THIS PART…”NHTSA complaint 11063705 — filed 01/19/2018 · ENGINE
“3 WEEKS AGO I HEARD A WOBBLING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD WHILE THE CAR WAS IDLING. IT WAS A DAY LATER I WAS ABLE CATCH…”NHTSA complaint 11056248 — filed 12/23/2017 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Renegade?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 172 of 428 NHTSA complaints (40.2%), followed by electrical system (116), unspecified/other issues (75), power train (73). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2016 Jeep Renegade have?
428 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, and 15 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2016 Jeep Renegade have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16E013000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 Jeep Renegade's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
