Skip to content
Electrical systemPart report

2017 Jeep Renegade Electrical system Problems

Complaints
149about this part
Share
26%of 566 total for the year
Median mileage
36,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 149 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Jeep Renegade, 26% of the 566 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“I made a right hand turn and my vehicle just stopped. Engine was still on but just quit moving I pressed the gas but no response. I turned the ignition of and back on and it started but then an service air bag warning came up on the dash. I can't believe an air bag warning would make the vehicle stop in traffic with no warning and no control.”

NHTSA complaint #11315416, filed 2020-03, 26,000 miles

“I have tried to get in contact with someone to get my fuel pump fixed. I finally did today. But can't get in until nexta friday. My car has stopped working completely while driving. I have had to wreck into mailboxes stop in the middle of the road, and almost be hit because my car stops working. I can't wait any longer. My car is a danger”

NHTSA complaint #11374225, filed 2020-11, 5 miles

“Malfunction indicator lights come on indicating multiple failures at same time. Will usually reset after I turn off engine. My understanding is there is already an active recall for this issue but my VIN is not covered. When the indicator lights go on, I am driving, once in a parking lot, once on a city street, and once on the freeway.”

NHTSA complaint #11350576, filed 2020-08, 41,000 miles

“Indicator lamp illuminating say that all my lights head lights, turn signals, back up light break lights and turn signals are all out, while driving down the street. I have video and photos but they are to big to upload and do not know how to make them smaller. I see there is a recall for this exact thing but not for my VIN number”

NHTSA complaint #11355231, filed 2020-09, 41,000 miles

“Car loses power while driving . This has happened 5 times withing 48 hours. One incident I was driving 60 MPH on highway and the car lost power and I almost got rear ended by a truck. Also oil pressure light came on twice for a second while turning corners and then went off. I had my oil changed and is not over miles. I am not sure if these two issues are linked,”

NHTSA complaint #11269827, filed 2019-10, 39,200 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20231050%
20221348%
20212740%
20201422%
20192734%
201813130%
201714926%
201611928%
201512925%

Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Renegade

Engine
268 complaintsFuel system
127 complaintsOther or unknown
100 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
95 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsElectronic stability control
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology