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SteeringPart report

2017 Jeep Renegade Steering Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
3%of 566 total for the year
Median mileage
15,534miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Jeep Renegade, 3% of the 566 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,534 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“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

“Steering lock up. On two occasions we've had the steering lock up on our 2017 Jeep Renegade trail hawk. Fortunately, one happened at a stop sign and the other occurred when we dropped the vehicle off at the dealer for repair. When the steering locked up, our Jeep was also experiencing illumination of multiple malfunction indicator lights. There is a safety recall (t50 / NHTSA 17v-485) that specifically addresses the malfunctioning indicator lights in the 2017 Renegade. However, it only applies to renegades built from 9 jun 2017 through 18 jul 2017. …”

NHTSA complaint #11171818, filed 2019-01, 40,000 miles

“My daughter was driving with 4 passengers on interstate 83 in pennsylvania when she heard a loud clunk, the engine light came on and she had lost most ability to steer. She fortunately was able to get the car to stop on the side.thank god everyone was safe - this could have ended terribly. According to the mechanic and what we know so far, the bcm went bad and they are replacing (under warranty). The vehicle is a 2017 and has approximately 17,000 miles on it. How does something like this happen. We purchased the vehicle because it seemed like a reliable, safe option. …”

NHTSA complaint #11151243, filed 2018-11, 17,000 miles

“Bought new 2017 Jeep Renegade, have vehicle to two dealers so far going to third next week. Have had to replace tires three times so far in 30,000 miles. Steering pops and pulls when turning, do not fill safe driving it. Dealers keep saying it is fixed but is not, think they are stumbling until warranty is gone, been going on sence around 12,000 miles. In motion and turning. Cunking off the tire on front driver side.”

NHTSA complaint #11373089, filed 2020-11, 18,000 miles

“Tthe steering wheel locked up on neice causeing her to go towards the right side, and back tires locked up and caused her to spin.. Eventually getting hit from behind by another driver! It could have killed her, she couldnt do a thing with the steering wheel at all it needs to be recalled asap so others wont be hurt or worse killed. She was driving down the road to an appt. Douglas ga”

NHTSA complaint #11115100, filed 2018-08, 3,800 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202315%
202214%
202146%
202012%
2018112%
2017173%
2016153%
2015153%

Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Renegade

Engine
268 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
Seat belts
9 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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