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2017 Jeep Renegade maintenance schedule

The 2017 Renegade is part of the BU generation (2015-2023), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2017 Renegade needs, and when

All 13 of these items come from Jeep's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Jeep's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Do not exceed interval

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter

Inspect at every oil change

30,000 miManufacturer
Cabin air filter20,000 mi / 2 yearsManufacturer
Tire rotation

Check for uneven wear

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid

Replace every two years

2 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant

Mopar OAT

150,000 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid

Drain/fill severe

60,000 miManufacturer
Spark plugs

Copper plugs 30k; Iridium 100k; Distance based only

30,000 miManufacturer
Timing belt (1.4L Turbo)

1.4L uses a timing belt

150,000 mi / 15 yearsManufacturer
Serpentine belt

Inspect; severe duty interval is 37,500 miles/4 years (approx. 75,000 mi / 72 mo normal benchmark)

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid (4WD)

Inspect PTU and rear diff (approx. 30,000 mi benchmark)

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
PCV valve

Inspect and replace if necessary (approx. 100,000 mi benchmark)

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
12V battery

Test

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20 (2.4L) / 5W-40 (1.4L), 5.5 qt
Coolant
Mopar OAT
Transmission fluid
ZF 9HP ATF

Powertrains in this generation

  • 1.4L 4-cyl (1.4L MultiAir Turbo), 160 hp, 6-speed Manual, FWD / 4WD
  • 2.4L 4-cyl (2.4L Tigershark), 180 hp, 9-speed Auto, FWD / 4WD
  • 1.3L 4-cyl (1.3L Turbo), 177 hp, 9-speed Auto, 4WD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2017 Renegade owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

2.4L Oil Consumption

high severity

20,000-80,000 mi · $1,300-$5,000 to fix

Burns excessive oil, stalls

Source: autopart.alibaba.com

Transmission Mount Wear

low severity

40,000-80,000 mi · $202-$253 to fix

Driveline vibrations

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA recalls for the 2017 Jeep Renegade

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Jeep dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA 18V731000

October 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB2.

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA 18V131000

February 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may be equipped with a cracked oil pump housing/balance shaft module (BSM), which can cause the oil pump to fail and the engine to stall.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump for its production information, and replace the BSM as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U18.

Electrical system

NHTSA 17V485000

August 2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles. Due to a software issue, multiple malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Instrument Panel Control software, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T50.

Other Renegade model years

BU (2015-2023)

201520162017201820192020202120222023

Shopping new? The Jeep Renegade guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-19. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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