Model year 2016 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2016 Jeep Renegade: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Jeep Renegade at 24–27 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 431 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

24–27

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Jeep dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Jeep Renegade recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Jeep Renegade, newest first.

Trailer hitches

NHTSA 16V545000 Reported Jul 20, 2016

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. S62)
Units affected: 8,581 (estimate)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
Risk: Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Jeep Renegade fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Jeep Renegade EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Renegade 2WD	1.4L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	24/31/26 mpg	$3,150	336
Renegade 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl ffv	Automatic 9-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	22/30/25 mpg	$2,700	357
Renegade 4WD	1.4L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	24/31/27 mpg	$3,050	334
Renegade 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/29/24 mpg	$2,800	371

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Jeep Renegade crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Jeep Renegade NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2016 Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	18%	Optional
2016 Jeep Renegade SUV 4WD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars	23%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Jeep Renegade owner complaints

Owners have filed 431 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jeep Renegade, most recently on Oct 13, 2026. 9 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 15 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Jeep Renegade complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	174
Electrical system	116
Unknown or other	76
Power train	74
Vehicle speed control	29
Exterior lighting	26
Fuel/propulsion system	26
Service brakes	23
Electronic stability control (ESC)	21
Air bags	17

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Jeep Renegade model years

Jeep Renegade by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2023 Renegade	24–26 mpg	2	20	4/5
2022 Renegade	24–27 mpg	2	27	4/5
2021 Renegade	24–27 mpg	2	67	4/5
2020 Renegade	24–27 mpg	3	63	4/5
2019 Renegade	24–27 mpg	4	80	—
2018 Renegade	24–26 mpg	2	444	4/5
2017 Renegade	24–26 mpg	3	566	4/5
2015 Renegade	24–27 mpg	3	512	—

All Jeep Renegade years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Jeep models

2016 Jeep Cherokee 2016 Jeep Compass 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Patriot 2016 Jeep Wrangler

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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