2016 Jeep Renegade Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 431 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seats of the 2016 Jeep Renegade, 2% of the 431 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,700 miles.
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.
“Due to unknow reasons the driver side power seat positional controls in my Jeep Renegade have become uncontrollable and unpredictable in their functionality. The driver power seat malfunction lingers despite several time-consuming vehicle examinations by a FCA local authorized Jeep dealership service agent. This issue presents a safety and health hazard to me while operating the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11382802, filed 2020-12, 26,376 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 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 love my Renegade but there has been nothing but problems , first after only having it for a few months buying it dec 2016 new the fuel pump broke and I ran out of gas when it said I had a quarter tank. Then the driver seat became stuck forward, I thought I fixed it it was fine now it's stuck back. I have to use a pillow behind me. Then at 40,000 miles just about the coolant fan started rattling as if something was loose, then it stopped all together. When I was in traffic I had to blast the heat because the temp gauge would go red. …”
NHTSA complaint #11205365, filed 2019-05, 38,000 miles“The 2016 Jeep Renegade trailhawk SUV has a recurring power seat problem that prevents the use of the 8-way and lumbar functions. The problem causes the driver seat to freeze and lock into a position on the seat floor tracks. This could create a serious problem in the event of an emergency.”
NHTSA complaint #11255772, filed 2019-09, 19,700 miles“The 2016 Jeep Renegade trailhawk SUV has a recurring power seat problem that prevents the use of the 8-way and lumbar functions. The problem causes the driver seat to freeze and lock into a position on the seat floor tracks. This could create a serious problem in the event of an emergency.”
NHTSA complaint #11255773, filed 2019-09, 19,700 milesSeats: 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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