Does the 2016 Jeep Renegade have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Jeep Renegade, the most recent reported on July 20, 2016 (Trailer hitches). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

Owners have filed 431 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (174 complaints), followed by electrical system (119).

How many 2016 Jeep Renegade complaints mention a crash or fire?

9 of 431 complaints report a crash and 10 a fire; 15 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2016 Jeep Renegade recalls and problems

1 recall and 431 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Jeep Renegade.

recalls

431

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2016 Jeep Renegade recalls

Trailer hitches

NHTSA campaign 16V545000 · reported July 20, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 8,581 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine174
Electrical system119
Unknown or other76
Power train74
Vehicle speed control29
Exterior lighting27
Fuel/propulsion system26
Service brakes23
Electronic stability control (ESC)21
Air bags17

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 13, 2026 · Engine
While driving on the freeway at approximately 65 mph with my family in the vehicle, including my fiancée, my […] son, and my fiancée’s mother, the engine suddenly began making a grinding noise that lasted approximately 10 seconds. The engine then began knocking, and the vehicle abruptly shut off, leaving me unable to…

Sep 23, 2026 · Engine
There is an emissions recall on this Jeep; it is currently at the dealership for the repairs. In order to reach the part that must be replaced in order to complete the recall, there is a bolt that is sheared off. The dealership is telling us that we have to pay $3,800 in order to replace the head, because of the bolt…

Jul 17, 2026 · Wheels
Understanding the vehicle is not under wheel stud recall but it needs to be. The exact same thing happened to my Renegade as the recall states. At the Jeep dealer because the wheel came off when my wife was driving. Towed to Jeep dealer and all stud/ nuts are stressed and stretched and causing this life threatening…

Jun 26, 2026 · Electrical system
In the past year, I have already had to replace the bulb for the "daytime running light" on the front passenger side of my Renegade. Now, the light has just popped back onto my dashboard for the 3rd time stating that the light is out again for the 3rd time in a year. I have also noticed several other Renegades in my…

Jun 17, 2026 · Electrical system
Electrical warning lights turn off and on on panel. Fob stopped working and car became immobilised blocking traffic. Car towed by AAA to an AAA recommended repair shop, has been there one week, diagnosis leads back to fob and programming/ electrical system. Battery checked and was not an issue. Fob and electrical…

Renegade model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2015	3	512	8	8
2016	1	431	9	10
2017	3	566	23	5
2018	2	444	16	8
2019	4	80	9	1

Across all years, the 2017 Renegade has the most complaints (566). All Jeep Renegade years →

Questions

Does the 2016 Jeep Renegade have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Jeep Renegade, the most recent reported on July 20, 2016 (Trailer hitches). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Renegade?: Owners have filed 431 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (174 complaints), followed by electrical system (119).
How many 2016 Jeep Renegade complaints mention a crash or fire?: 9 of 431 complaints report a crash and 10 a fire; 15 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 13, 2026.