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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2017 Jeep Renegade Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
1%of 567 total for the year
Median mileage
2,685miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Jeep Renegade, 1% of the 567 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,685 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.

“There appears to be a design flaw in the 2017 Jeep Renegade in that when the washer fluid is used, the fluid drains next to the air intake and a large amount of vapor is drawn into the main cabin. This was verified by a certified Jeep dealer. Washer solvent fluid can be poisonous and harmful if breathed in. …”

NHTSA complaint #11065763, filed 2018-01, 1,800 miles

“The hose that holds the widow wiper fluid is made of cheap plastic and has cracked and leaks badly on the drivers side of the passengers section. I found a YouTube video wher the exact same thing happened to someone else car. Same model same problem and can cause other water damage. I have a video.”

NHTSA complaint #11470095, filed 2022-06

“My fog light has now caught fire and burned twice. The entire assembly has melted to pieces. This is a safety concern and can result in someone's vehicle burning to the ground and possible injury to someone. This is not ok that my fog lights are catching fire like they are doing that is from the manufacturer. I'm being held responsible for repairs also that's not ok as I'm not at fault for this occurring.”

NHTSA complaint #11441006, filed 2021-11

“This vehicle’s windows dull out and side mirrors get brown and orange spots on them. Seat Belts won’t hold your seat belt and can sometimes pop out while going down the road. It sets off the seat belt alarm and you have to keep trying to get it back in. There’s a Recall for some 2017 models, but this one doesn’t fall under the recall but has the same issues for the Engine cooling fan. Electric cooling fan won’t spin and causes the car to use up coolant and overheat. This also messes with your air conditioner and causes the inside of your car to get hot as it can only blow warm air. …”

NHTSA complaint #11751229, filed 2026-07

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202214%
202134%
202023%
201934%
2018123%
201761%
201672%
201582%

Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Renegade

Engine
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 30, 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