Known Recalls

Model year record

2016 Jeep Renegade

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 673 owner complaints on file.

Jeep Renegade, 2015–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2015–2026 generation. Harvey Bold, CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V545000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
8,581
Reported to NHTSA
2016-07-20
Owners notified
2016-10-13

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine17438,600 mi
Electrical system11638,000 mi
Unknown or other7630,000 mi
Power train7418,000 mi
Vehicle speed control299,000 mi
Exterior lighting2651,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2625,000 mi
Service brakes2340,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)214,000 mi
Air bags1740,000 mi
Steering1542,000 mi
Seat belts1414,800 mi
Seats1019,700 mi
Suspension715,500 mi
Wheels7—
Structure: body67,200 mi
Visibility/wiper63,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan521,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling380,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking2—
Traction control system2930 mi
Back over prevention170,000 mi
Electrical system: body control module/BCM180,000 mi
Electrical system: software17,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers138,000 mi
Equipment16,210 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices185,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline195,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump152,092 mi
Lane departure: assist1—
Lane departure: blind spot detection1—
Parking brake11,928 mi
Structure120,874 mi
Tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle)1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly140,000 mi

The 2015 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2017 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Jeep Renegade model years

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All Jeep Renegade recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.