2017 Jeep Renegade Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 567 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2017 Jeep Renegade, 1% of the 567 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“My vehicle automatically released hatch without the button being pressed everytime the door was closed it would electronically release the door. Stopped doing it hours later. Taking to dealer tommorow. The vehicle is a 2017 Jeep Renegade sport 4x4 with 2.4l motor. Vehicle was stationary when first noticed but did experience the issue when mobile.”
NHTSA complaint #11100781, filed 2018-06, 4,600 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while attempting to attach the front driver’s side seat belt, the seat belt tongue failed to latch securely into the buckle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the front driver’s side seat belt buckle to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11441447, filed 2021-11, 53,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of burning oil was present. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine oil was extremely low. Oil was added to the engine and it was later discovered that the engine oil had rapidly been consumed. The manufacturer performed an oil consumption test which the vehicle failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. Also, while driving on the freeway at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11455514, filed 2022-03, 20,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Renegade
269 complaintsElectrical system
149 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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