2016 Jeep Renegade Safety Report
2016 Jeep Renegade Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2016 Jeep Renegade
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2016 Jeep Renegade. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (2) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (423) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 18 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Engine | Compare engine issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2021 | Compare against the 2021 Jeep Renegade with 59 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2017 | Check the 2017 Jeep Renegade before buying across this generation. |
Jeep Renegade Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Jeep Renegade years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Jeep Renegade | 558 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2015 Jeep Renegade | 509 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2018 Jeep Renegade | 431 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Jeep Renegade | 76 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Jeep Renegade | 61 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Jeep Renegade | 59 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2016 Jeep Renegade Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2016 Jeep Renegade, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Engine
97 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Jeep onlyUnknown Or Other
36 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Jeep onlyElectrical System
35 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Jeep onlyPower Train
29 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Jeep onlyElectrical System,Engine
12 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Engine issues Jeep onlyPower Train,Engine
10 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Engine issues Jeep onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2016 Jeep Renegade
Reliability Score
The 2016 Jeep Renegade receives a reliability score of 95 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2016 Jeep Renegade
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2016 Jeep Renegade
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2016 Jeep Renegade:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Issues Engine problems are moderately frequent, especially around 30,000 to 60,000 miles. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Failures Highly common electrical system failures can occur at any mileage. |
High | Common | 0-100k miles |
| Power Train Problems Power train issues are moderately frequent, often reported around 30,000 to 60,000 miles. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Recall Issues Recalls for various components are common, affecting the vehicle at any mileage. |
High | Common | 0-100k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2016 Jeep Renegade:
Engine issues are the most common problem, affecting 42% of the vehicles.
Electrical system failures are the second most common issue, affecting 35% of the vehicles.
Power train problems are the third most common issue, affecting 29% of the vehicles.
Recall issues are the fourth most common problem, affecting 23% of the vehicles.
Recall Details for the 2016 Jeep Renegade
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2016 Jeep Renegade by NHTSA:
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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
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.
Consequence: If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2016 Jeep Renegade
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2016 Jeep Renegade with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 involved fires.
The contact's son owned a 2016 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that after his son parked the vehicle in the driveway and turned the vehicle off, the son entered the home and moments later noticed an orange glow coming from outside. The son went outside to investigate and discovered a foot tall flames coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The son attempted to use a fire extinguisher to extin...
The service engine light , service hill start ,traction light , airbag light warning , escape system , parking brake, lights warning system all continuously flash on and off , when vehicle is in motion. The service dealership had my vehicle for two weeks and couldn't find the problem so then told us that while the lights are on that those features would not function. 0
I had a service airbag warning go off days prior which was then followed by my parking brake warning and a constant seatbelt warning chime that happened concurrently. The vehicle had these issues cleared by my mechanic but hasn't been able to be resolved. From what i understand, the seatbelt sensor is faulty and should I have an accident in the near future the airbags will not deploy.
Mechanism for rear window on left side does not stop going up. Pushes rubber seal off the car and window falls out from going up too much.
I purchased a used 2016 Jeep Renegade from a dealership located in Chicago, Illinois, on October 12, 2025. The seller assured me that the vehicle title was available and promised to mail it to me the day after the purchase, since I live in Nebraska and could not return in person to pick it up. It has now been more than three weeks, and the dealership has not delivered the title, now claiming that ...
The indoor cloth paneling is peeling off due to cheap adhesive materials used by Jeep manufacturers. The filament inside the cloth paneling is falling out and getting in the air I am breathing in the car. I looked online and it seems this is a problem with many 2015-2017 Jeep Renegades and is said to be a design/material defect. This should be a recall. The head lights and right side parking ligh...
My car just shut off out of now where while I was driving, tried to turn it on and wouldn’t start, get u I was in the middle of the road bc it just shut off. I left it off for about 10 minutes and finally it turned back on but yet the battery and everything was good on the car, this is definitely a road hazard ️!
My 2016 Jeep Renegade (36k miles) keeps dying suddenly, sometimes when parked and sometimes while driving. My battery and alternator work like they should. No warning signs occur before the car dies. It usually requires a jumpstart before it's able to run again. 1. It's not teh battery because if the battery was bad it would not die while driving as it's running on alternator. 2. It's not the alte...
Ongoing Recall Issue – 2016 Jeep Renegade (Recall U90) This Recall came out 06/16/2022 when I connect the dealership they keep say its backorder and that they have no ETA on. Sometimes I do receive texts about the part being available but when I call, they say no and that it could be scammed when it clearly gives me the dealership info and phone number.
Vehicle was returning Diagnostic code P0653 and P2138 it was taken to the dealership for servicing on 04/26/2025. Pedal position sensor was identified as the issue. Part was on national backorder for several weeks. and issue was repaired on 05/22/25. Vehicle was driven less than 100 miles and presented with the same issue on 06/26/2025 and was returned to the dealership for servicing. Servic...
Summary of Ongoing Issues with Shaver Automotive & Stellantis Regarding W80 Recall -Initial Reporting (December 2018): At 35,104 miles, I first reported engine stalling, performance issues, and excessive oil consumption to Shaver Automotive. -Recall Notification & Incomplete Testing (January 2024): I received a recall letter in January 2024 for the W80 oil consumption test. Shaver Automotive perf...
No oil change light, no engine light. Excessive Oil consumption engine Metal to metal brakes
The engine cooling fan failed. The vehicle was repaired by Firestone, and we have the old parts in case an inspection is needed. This failure put myself and others at risk because had I not been close to home when the engine light came on, the engine would have overheated. My daily commute is over 50 miles, and this could have caused an accident if it had happened on the highway. The problem was...
After starting up the vehicle several dash lights turned on including check engine and power system indicator. The accelerator pedal would not provide throttle to the engine and vehicle was in limp mode. after reading codes P2138(Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor) and P0653(Sensor Reference Voltage B Circuit High) After Dealer diagnostic it was determined that the accelerator pedal sensor was fau...
Vehicle Started to overheat when sitting still and AC was reduced at a stop. Found the cooling fan to be unresponsive and not operating. Found CSN V54 tsb and conducted determination of it's application to my vehicle. Vehicle had the bushing style plastic heat shield from the examples and using proper scan tool, found the fan unresponsive to run command. Called dealership to schedule repair and th...
Problem with the rear tail light bulb assembly wiring. This is a poor design with intermittent failures that causes your brake, side marker, and blinkers to fail and not work. The wiring harness / plug assembly shorts out and stops working. The plug is short with a plastic plug. The mopar part assembly replacement cost over $600.00 dollars and is not guaranteed to last. Jeep forums state this is ...
The jerking, delayed take off reported originally that was supposedly corrected with a motor replacement STILL happens. Spoken with multiple other Renegade drivers and tow truck drivers, the transmission appears to be the issue. Each recorded visit to the dealership has reported transmission ok. My safety is my absolute #1 concern. Want transmission checked, rechecked, repaired, replaced or whatev...
8/23 I was informed of a recall on my engine due to oil consumption. I took my vehicle to Jeep & completed an oil consumption test being told my car was affected & the engine would be replaced. I was told that there’s a long wait & could be 6mos or more. I started calling after 6mos & was told over & over again the engine hadn’t arrived then referred to the manufacturer for resolution. The manufa...
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while her mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. The ve...
The fog light housing and wiring connector have melted due to high heat created by halogen bulb
Showing 20 of 423 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2016 Jeep Renegade
Has the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE been recalled?
Yes, the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE have?
The 2016 JEEP RENEGADE has 423 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 9 involved crashes. 15 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE?
The 2016 JEEP RENEGADE received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 3/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE involve engine (97 complaints), unknown or other (36 complaints), electrical system (35 complaints). Other affected components include power train, electrical system,engine, power train,engine.
How many crash reports does the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE have?
There are 9 crash reports associated with the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE out of 423 total complaints (2.1% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE have?
There are 9 fire reports for the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE out of 423 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE.
How many injuries are reported for the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE?
15 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2016 JEEP RENEGADE?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 423 complaints, 2 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE?
The components with the most failures on the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE are: 1. ENGINE (97 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (36 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (35 complaints), 4. POWER TRAIN (29 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE (12 complaints). ENGINE is the single most-reported problem area with 97 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2016 JEEP RENEGADE?
Be aware of potential engine and electrical system issues, and check for recalls regularly. The 2016 JEEP RENEGADE has 423 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE?
The 2016 JEEP RENEGADE receives a reliability score of 95/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 423 owner complaints, 2 recalls, and 18 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Engine Issues and Electrical System Failures.
What are the known issues with the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE?
Known issues with the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE include: Engine Issues, Electrical System Failures, Power Train Problems, Recall Issues. These are based on patterns found across 423 NHTSA complaints. 2 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2016 Jeep Renegade?
Yes, there are recalls for trailer hitches and suspension issues.
What are the most common issues with the 2016 Jeep Renegade?
Engine issues, electrical system failures, and power train problems are the most common.
What should I do if I experience sudden engine shutdowns?
Check the battery and alternator, and consult a mechanic if the problem persists.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential engine and electrical system issues, and check for recalls regularly.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2016 Jeep Renegade
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2016 Jeep Renegade. The data includes 423 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 2 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 9 reported crashes, 9 fire incidents, 15 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2016 Jeep Renegade an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 3 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16