Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | −82% | 2 | Electrical | Good |
| 2022 | 26 | −90% | 2 | Electrical | Good |
| 2021 | 67 | −80% | 2 | Electrical | Good |
| 2020 | 62 | −82% | 3 | Engine | Good |
| 2019 | 80 | −82% | 4 | Electrical | Good |
| 2018 | 444 | typical | 2 | Engine | Average |
| 2017 | 566 | 1.2× | 3 | Engine | Average |
| 2016 | 431 | −20% | 1 | Engine | Average |
| 2015 | 512 | typical | 3 | Transmission | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median Renegade year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Jeep Renegade problems
Latest Jeep Renegade recalls
Structure › Body › Bumpers
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade vehicles. The incorrect bumper reverse light assembly may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bumper reverse light assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat belts › Front
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1,…
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020.
Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with the Upland trim package. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have been incorrectly calibrated.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC. The recall began September 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V73.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Jeep Renegade should you avoid?
None of the Jeep Renegade years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Jeep Renegade?
2022 has the fewest complaints compared with other Renegade years at the same age, followed by 2020 and 2023. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Jeep Renegade problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (871), electrical system (617) and transmission & drivetrain (426). Engine complaints peak in the 2017 model year.
How many recalls has the Jeep Renegade had?
13 recalls across 2015–2023. The model year with the most is 2019. See all Jeep Renegade recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.