Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (47.4% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 3.8× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 265 · 47.4% | Recalled | Recall 18V131000 |
| Electrical System | 145 · 25.9% | Recalled | Recall 17V485000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 118 · 21.1% | Recalled | Recall 18V731000 |
| Power Train | 93 · 16.6% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 29 · 5.2% | not available | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 26 · 4.7% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 559 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V731000 · 2018 · reported 10/17/2018
A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V485000 · 2017 · reported 08/02/2017
If the malfunction indicator lamps illuminate at incorrect times, the driver may be unaware when a true malfunction occurs, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V131000 · 2018 · reported 02/22/2018
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“MY VEHICLE STARTED TO SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING ON 3 OCCASIONS. I CHECKED MY OIL AND I SAW THAT IT WAS RUNNING LOW SO I…”NHTSA complaint 11162589 — filed 12/19/2018 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP RENEGADE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY RESPOND WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 11162314 — filed 12/18/2018 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP RENEGADE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE ALSO MADE A RATTLING…”NHTSA complaint 11151994 — filed 11/16/2018 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 265 of 559 NHTSA complaints (47.4%), followed by electrical system (145), fuel/propulsion system (118), unspecified/other issues (98). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
559 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 23 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 16 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V731000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
