Wiper problems of the 2017 Jeep Renegade

Six problems related to wiper have been reported for the 2017 Jeep Renegade. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Jeep Renegade based on all problems reported for the 2017 Renegade.

1 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2026

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. (injury)the plastic for the hood prop rod easily falls off and is a safety issue when you are working under the hood as the hood can fall onto your head when this plastic piece falls off. The gear shit stops working and won’t go into reverse. The parking brake pull button is located next to the cup holders and at high risk for electric damage if the cups in the cup holder leak or have condensation and leak into that parking brake pull switch. If the battery dies, and you quickly need to move the car off of a busy highway or train track, you have to take off the entire piece of the gear shift and find something small enough to fit into the hole to pop the car into neutral or reverse. This is a huge safety risk and takes too much time in high risk areas!!.

2 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2025

The water line for the windshield washer reservoir running to back windshield is bundled with the electrical cables and is made out of plastic not rubber leaks inside car back passanger floor. I went online and noticed several people complaining about the same issue. Line is in a hard to reach place to replace, think manufacturer of vehicle should replace for using inferior parts and bundling it with electrical wires that my cause a short. Please investigate problem. A link to the problem [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

3 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2020

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.

4 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 06/09/2020

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.

5 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. Whether the vehicle was in reverse or at a stop light, it began to shake without warning. In addition, the front driver side window failed to close. The vehicle was taken to bravo Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram of alhambra (located at 1100 w main st, alhambra, CA 91801, (626) 283-52120) where it was diagnosed that the window tint was the cause of the window failure, and the oil was at an unsafe level and needed to be cleaned. An oil consumption test was completed and the contact was informed that the oil was at an improper level. The vehicle was repaired, but the failures recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 3,570.

6 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2018

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. The amount of vapor drawn into the cabin can be reduced by using the recirculate function, but some still leaks in and when driving in poor weather conditions, other vehicles throw salt and other debris on your windshield causing you to immediately use the fluid to clear the windshield and you have no choice but to breath harmful vapors in. In cold weather, if you set the recirculate function on so you won't breath the vapors, then the defrosters won't work and your windshield can fog or ice up. This is a health and/or driving safety issue that needs to be resolved or someone will get sick and/or hurt.