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The 2016 Jeep Renegade is associated with 429 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 97 reports (23% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.4l 4-cyl and 2.4l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 24 to 27 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 429 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (97 / 23%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 9 crash / 10 fire / 7 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 24–27 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Renegade 2WD 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 24 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
Renegade 2WD 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Renegade 4WD 1.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 24 MPG 31 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Renegade 4WD 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV 2WD 18%
SUV 4WD 23%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Jeep Renegade models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

Summary of 429 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
429
Crash Reports
9
Fire Reports
10
Complaints w/ Injury
7
Total Injuries
15

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 97 complaints
Electrical System 35 complaints
Powertrain 29 complaints (1 crash)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 12 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 Jeep Renegade problems & component breakdown (110 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #16V545000 Active Recall
Affected Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.
NHTSA Campaign #16E013000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Defect Summary: Daystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can allow the rear axle to shift while driving.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Daystar customer service at 1-623-907-0081 or by email at Jbilyeu@daystarweb.com. Daystar's number for this recall is 16-01.
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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Jeep Renegade

How many safety recalls does the 2016 Jeep Renegade have?

The 2016 Jeep Renegade is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

NHTSA records list 429 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 Jeep Renegade. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 97 filings (23% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2016 Jeep Renegade earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2016 Jeep Renegade get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 Jeep Renegade range from 24 to 27 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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