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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
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| Body Style | SUV |
| Base Price | $20,288–$24,972 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
Our scoring places the 2016 Jeep Renegade at 6.4/10 overall, which translates to a Fair rating for this suv. Its strongest dimension is Technology at 8.9/10, while Performance at 7.4/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. Buyers should review the score breakdown carefully and consider higher-rated alternatives before committing.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. At 8.7/10, reliability is one of this suv's best cards — few vehicles in our database score higher on this dimension. The 8.5/10 safety score puts it near the top of the class on this dimension; the official trim-level results at nhtsa.gov are worth a final check.
Performance scores 7.4/10 — competent for everyday use. Acceleration and handling are adequate for commuting and highway driving, though enthusiasts will want to look at higher-rated alternatives. The cabin tech earns 8.9/10 — infotainment, smartphone integration, and driver-assistance are all close to the best this class offers.
Priced from $20,288–$24,972, 19 MPG, seating 5, the Jeep Renegade sits in the budget-friendly tier of the suv market. Value is where it presses its advantage — 8.2/10, meaning the feature set and quality outrun the asking price. At 10 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Our take: Based on our scoring, the 2016 Jeep Renegade underperforms its segment peers across multiple dimensions. Unless there's a specific reason it fits your situation — price, a particular trim's features, or availability — there are better-scored alternatives at similar price points worth considering first.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2016 Jeep Renegade ranks #2417 of 2454 suvs in the Carivo database — better than 2% of the segment. Its 6.4/10 overall score is 1 points below the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $20,288 starting price undercuts the segment's median of $36,079 by about 44%.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full SUV ranking →
Across the Renegade model years we've scored, the 2016 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2025 | 7.3/10 | $24,205 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 6.7/10 | $26,695 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 6.7/10 | $25,894 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 6.7/10 | $25,093 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 6.6/10 | $24,292 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 6.6/10 | $23,491 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 6.5/10 | $22,690 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 6.4/10 | $21,889 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 6.5/10 | $21,089 | Read review → |
| 2016 (this review) | 6.4/10 | $20,288 | |
| 2015 | 6.4/10 | $19,487 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Suspension / Rear 18/02/2016 · 16E013000 | 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,… |
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| Trailer hitches 20/07/2016 · 16V545000 | 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… |
Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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