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2017 Jeep Renegade Seat belts Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
2%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 9 complaints about the seat belts of the 2017 Jeep Renegade, 2% of the 567 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.

“My car keeps ringing seat belt alert even when seatbelts are on. The panel lights up and says service emergency break and air bags. Also at times I get alert saying fob key is not in vehicle at same time I am driving down the road. I have to drive to ny from fl and back again and am afraid to drive.”

NHTSA complaint #11298876, filed 2020-01, 20,000 miles

“Have had vehicle since 2018. For 2 years, I have had 3 cylinder misfires (with the last one about to happen at any moment) and my vehicle has stalled while driving (once on the freeway) about 8 times. I had to pull over each time to a complete stop. The vehicle stating vehicle cannot change gears until stopped. Once I turned off the engine, it takes about five minutes to restart the engine. The cylinder misfires always begin with aggressive jerking while vehicle is in motion. Lasting a few months, leading to aggressive shaking once misfired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11361955, filed 2020-09, 71,000 miles

“Sudden stop entrance to an exit ramp. The engine stalled and started leaking the fluid caused some and flames - fire department had to be called. . Had to replace the engine for approx. $6600 We are still waiting on parts for the seat belts this has been over a year with jeep. The parts are backordered. The seatbelts come undone constantly on both the driver and passenger sides. Parts are $330 and labor is approx. $400 total $730. There are 90000 Jeep Wranglers with this same issues but they were recalled. We can't even get the parts it's been over a year. …”

NHTSA complaint #11605208, filed 2024-07

“I purchased this car new 0 miles since the first month, this automobile has had service after service, the first two months lighter wouldn't work, next month dealership had car for over a week would not start at all= new electrical panel, a few months later seat belts wont lock on back seat, next,hood wont open, then, needed new latch, now the car is 16 months old now hesitates to drive, who can go thought this with a car that is financed thought chrysler .I'm at the point I may just let them have it, im tired of the foolishness.”

NHTSA complaint #11184197, filed 2019-03

“The contact’s daughter owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she was notified that the front passenger’s side seat belt was not securely buckled. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, and it was confirmed that the seat belt buckle strap was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available and the cost of the repair. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V680000 (Seat Belts). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11561916, filed 2023-12, 64,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023525%
2022311%
202134%
202069%
201979%
201851%
201792%
2016143%
2015143%

Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Renegade

Engine
269 complaints
Electrical system
149 complaints
Fuel system
127 complaints
Other or unknown
100 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
95 complaints
Brakes
31 complaints
Exterior lighting
27 complaints
Vehicle speed control
25 complaints
Electronic stability control
19 complaints
Air bags
17 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Suspension
8 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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