2016 Jeep Renegade recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 431
Latest campaign: Jul 20, 2016

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Trailer hitches	1	Jul 20, 2016	16V545000
Suspension	1	Feb 18, 2016	16E013000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 20, 2016Latest campaign


Jul 20, 201616V545000	Trailer hitches 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V545000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V545000 · Jul 20, 2016
Feb 18, 201616E013000	Suspension: rear If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16E013000 What's wrong Daystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can allow the rear axle to shift while driving. Risk If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash. Remedy Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Daystar customer service at 1-623-907-0081 or by email at Jbilyeu@daystarweb.com. Daystar's number for this recall is 16-01. Campaign NHTSA 16E013000 · Feb 18, 2016

Jul 20, 201616V545000

Trailer hitches

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…

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V545000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V545000 · Jul 20, 2016

Feb 18, 201616E013000

Suspension: rear

If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16E013000

What's wrong: Daystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can allow the rear axle to shift while driving.
Risk: If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Daystar customer service at 1-623-907-0081 or by email at Jbilyeu@daystarweb.com. Daystar's number for this recall is 16-01.
Campaign: NHTSA 16E013000 · Feb 18, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component431

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

431Complaints filed

9Involving a crash

10Involving a fire

15Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	174	40	0	3	0
Electrical system	119	28	1	2	3
Unknown or other	76	18	0	4	1
Power train	74	17	3	0	7
Vehicle speed control	29	7	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	27	6	0	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	26	6	1	1	6
Service brakes	23	5	1	0	3
Electronic stability control (ESC)	21	5	1	0	0
Air bags	17	4	3	0	6
Steering	15	3	1	0	6
Seat belts	14	3	1	0	2
Seats	10	2	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	8	2	0	1	0
Wheels	7	2	0	0	0

14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“While driving on the freeway at approximately 65 mph with my family in the vehicle, including my fiancée, my [XXX] son, and my fiancée’s mother, the engine suddenly began making a grinding noise that lasted…”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770893
Unknown or other
“There is an emissions recall on this Jeep; it is currently at the dealership for the repairs. In order to reach the part that must be replaced in order to complete the recall, there is a bolt that is sheared off.”
Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766425
Wheels
“Understanding the vehicle is not under wheel stud recall but it needs to be. The exact same thing happened to my Renegade as the recall states. At the Jeep dealer because the wheel came off when my wife was driving.”
Filed 07/17/2026 · ODI 11751094

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2016 Jeep Renegade recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Renegade have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Jeep Renegade. The most recent, 16V545000 (reported July 20, 2016), concerns trailer hitches. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 174 complaints out of 431 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 10 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Jeep Renegade?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.

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