2016 Jeep Renegade Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 431 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2016 Jeep Renegade, 2% of the 431 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,200 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Radiator fan is failing at 20,000 miles not not keeping the radiator and engine cool. This occurs while driving and idling. Jeep has this part on back order with no eta. I was told that it could be weeks before the part arrives. I have been made aware that many other Jeep Renegade owners are experiencing this problem, as well as the long delay for the part to arrive. However, there is no recall that has been issued. I have a rental car that I am paying out of pocket for with no assistance from Jeep.”
NHTSA complaint #11063705, filed 2018-01, 20,000 miles“My daughter was sitting in line at the bank. She smelled smoke and then saw it coming out of the engine. No lights on her dash came on. After it sat for awhile, we had her turn on the key and all of the dash lights then came on. The car has 35,000 miles on it. We had it towed to southpoint Jeep in tulsa (where we purchased it a year ago). The technician said he had 8 others with the exact problem. The technician said this problem is nationwide and that he couldn't tell us when parts would be available, but at this time there was not a recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11015364, filed 2017-08, 35,000 miles“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 extinguish the flames, but was unsuccessful. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11721913, filed 2026-03, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound while the cooling fan was in operation. The contact stated that the sound became louder over time. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with fan bearing and spindle failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that after leaving the dealer, the engine started to overheat, and the coolant temperature gauge moved into the red zone. No warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11744762, filed 2026-06, 127,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that she had received a manufacturer recall notice, Recall Number: V54 - Engine Cooling Fan (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the dealer determined that the cooling fan was working as designed and the fan was not replaced. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH and various speeds, and while stopped at a traffic light, the engine would overheat. The contact stated that the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot. The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11536320, filed 2023-08, 117,143 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243215Aug 31, 2023Emissions Recall U90 - Catalyst Efficiency
- 10239957May 18, 2023Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- 10236888Apr 18, 2023Emission Recall U90 Catalyst Efficiency
- 10236933Apr 15, 2023wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10236928Apr 14, 20232.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ? Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes…
- 10229778Dec 15, 2022Emission Recall U90 Catalyst Efficiency
- 10229804Dec 8, 20222.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of…
- 10227727Oct 13, 2022Emission Recall U90 Catalyst Efficiency
- 10226018Sep 22, 2022Emissions Recall U90 Catalyst Efficiency
- 10227983Apr 2, 2022If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Jeep Renegade
174 complaintsElectrical system
119 complaintsOther or unknown
79 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
21 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Jeep Renegade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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