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2016 Jeep Renegade Air bags Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
4%of 431 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Jeep Renegade, 4% of the 431 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I am reporting a possible safety problem that has developed over recent months with my 2016 Jeep Renegade trailhawk 4x4. The vehicle has a recurring malfunction with the driver side seat electrical wiring assembly. The problem occurs intermittently after the seatbelt is properly secured and there is normal body movement in the driver seat while the vehicle is in motion. The problem so far affects several of the electronic subsystems connected to the vehicle's driver seat. …”

NHTSA complaint #11165501, filed 2019-01, 11,300 miles

“I believe there is a problem with the electrical system with this 2016 Jeep Renegade trailhawk which I bought new in 01/07/2017. These problems below happen at random times: driving city, highway, parked. Started around 1300 miles which was around 02/12/2017; last time I picked it up from the dealer was 06/30/2017 which they had it for 10 days. Freezing cluster, rear reverse camera staying on while in drive, alarm going on and off on its own. …”

NHTSA complaint #11003209, filed 2017-07, 1,300 miles

“I am reporting a possible safety problem that has developed over recent months with my 2016 Jeep Renegade trailhawk 4x4. The vehicle has a recurring malfunction with the driver side seat electrical wiring assembly. The problem occurs intermittently after the seatbelt is properly secured and there is normal body movement in the driver seat while the vehicle is either in motion or stationary. The problem so far affects several of the electronic subsystems connected to the vehicle's driver seat. …”

NHTSA complaint #11182591, filed 2019-02, 14,800 miles

“I turned on my Jeep Renegade with the automatic start button in like 30 weather. I drove it down the highway for about 10 minutes and the service engine light turned on. I also had the air bag, brake warning sign turn on. I stopped to put gas and just the service engine light stayed on. I had a diagnostic test done with code p0128- thermostat failure. Had to have it replaced in canada since I am on a temporary work permit. So it cost me an arm and a leg for service. Checked online and many people have had the same problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11187271, filed 2019-03, 10 miles

“My 2016 Jeep Renegade was involved in an accident october 4th, vehicle totaled but no airbags deployed even though the Renegade was on and there was a passenger (buckled in) in the vehicle. Had FCA run their 'investigation' though they will not share the results of which with me even though I've asked. Their response 'your request for our inspection report is proprietary, paid for by us, belongs to us, and therefore, unavailable for distribution. If you disagree with our handling, you certainly have the right to hire your owner inspector, at your expense, to examine the vehicle . …”

NHTSA complaint #11366756, filed 2020-10, 51,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023420%
2022311%
2021710%
202058%
2019911%
201892%
2017173%
2016174%
2015143%

Other parts of the 2016 Jeep Renegade

Engine
174 complaints
Electrical system
119 complaints
Other or unknown
79 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
74 complaints
Vehicle speed control
29 complaints
Fuel system
28 complaints
Exterior lighting
27 complaints
Brakes
24 complaints
Electronic stability control
21 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Seat belts
14 complaints
Seats
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Jeep Renegade

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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