2016 JEEP RENEGADE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
656
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
160
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE
The 2016 JEEP RENEGADE has received a total of 656 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES, SUSPENSION:REAR. 160 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (172 complaints), Electrical System (114 complaints), and Power Train (73 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE, potentially affecting up to 8,631 vehicles.
Recall 16V545000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 8,581 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 16E013000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 50 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE
656 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE
The 2016 JEEP RENEGADE received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 160 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CSNW20 — POWER TRAIN
Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
1804221 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1D7F-00...
1804221 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1D7F-00...
S2121000007 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P076A ? SC Solenoid Circuit, Set.
08-064-21 — AIR BAGS
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the RFHM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set:B1053-64 RFHM (Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Communication)...
08-064-21 — SERVICE BRAKES
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the RFHM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set:B1053-64 RFHM (Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Communication)...
08-064-21 — SEAT BELTS
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the RFHM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set:B1053-64 RFHM (Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Communication)...
0806421 — SEAT BELTS
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the RFHM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set:B1053-64 RFHM (Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Communication)...
W84 Combo Phase3 — POWER TRAIN
Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
W84 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 JEEP RENEGADE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JEEP RENEGADE
- 2015 JEEP RENEGADE — 790 complaints
- 2016 JEEP RENEGADE (current)
- 2017 JEEP RENEGADE — 918 complaints
- 2018 JEEP RENEGADE — 676 complaints
- 2019 JEEP RENEGADE — 112 complaints
- 2020 JEEP RENEGADE — 88 complaints
- 2021 JEEP RENEGADE — 94 complaints
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