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Owners praise the 2017 Renegade's tight turning radius and low step-in height, which makes parallel parking and entry painless for shorter drivers. The 1.4L turbo engine paired with the 6-speed manual transmission delivers surprising punch around town without demanding premium fuel. The upright cabin and modular interior storage mean you can actually fit a week's groceries and a guitar in the back.
The 9-speed automatic transmission (if equipped instead of manual) shows hesitation and jerking between 30–50 mph starting around 70k miles, a known issue NHTSA tracked in 2017 models. Door latch failures have been reported between 40k and 90k miles, leaving doors unlatched during drives. Paint peeling on the hood and roof appears around 80k miles on many units, even with regular washing.
Under 80k miles: $12,500–$15,500. 80k–120k miles: $10,000–$13,000. Over 120k miles: $8,000–$11,000. Manual transmission models hold value better than automatic; accident history and regional rust damage create the largest spreads.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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