Jeep Renegade complaints by model year
2,202 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 67 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 62 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | 79 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 | 442 | 16 | 8 | 2 |
| 2017 | 565 | 23 | 5 | 3 |
| 2016 | 430 | 9 | 10 | 1 |
| 2015 | 511 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2015–2023. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 161 | 173 | 268 | 190 | 15 | 21 | 9 | 11 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 129 | 119 | 149 | 131 | 26 | 14 | 26 | 12 | 10 |
| Power train | 170 | 73 | 95 | 58 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 97 | 76 | 99 | 94 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 38 | 26 | 119 | 90 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 30 | 23 | 29 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 27 | 29 | 25 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 18 | 27 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Jeep Renegade recalls (13)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Renegade model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V918000 | Dec 10, 2024 | Reduced Visibility of Reverse Lights/FMVSS 108 | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 70.4% |
| 24V510000 | Jul 3, 2024 | Front Seat Air Bag May Not Deploy As Intended | 2019–2023 | 63.1% |
| 20V191000 | Sep 10, 2020 | Rearview Image Can Remain on Display/FMVSS 111 | 2019, 2020 | 99.1% |
| 19V909000 | Dec 19, 2019 | Fractured Right Rear Brake Caliper Can Fail | 2020 | 100% |
| 19V438000 | Jun 11, 2019 | Incorrect ORC Calibration | 2019 | 95.3% |
| 19V287000 | Apr 10, 2019 | ORC module May Disable Safety Features | 2019 | 99% |
| 18V731000 | Oct 17, 2018 | Loss of Fuel Pressure | 2017, 2018 | 71.5% |
| 18V524000 | Aug 9, 2018 | Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall | 2018 | 77.5% |
| 18V131000 | Feb 22, 2018 | Oil Pump Housing Crack may Cause Engine Stall | 2017 | 75% |
| 17V485000 | Aug 2, 2017 | Incorrect Software Combination/FMVSS 101 | 2017 | 96% |
| 16V545000 | Jul 20, 2016 | Trailer Hitch Assembly May Separate From Vehicle | 2015, 2016 | 86.2% |
| 16V529000 | Jul 12, 2016 | Transmission may Shift Unexpectedly to Neutral | 2015 | 80.5% |
| 15V508000 | Aug 12, 2015 | Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities | 2015 | 98.8% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 3★ | suv awd |
| 2022 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 2wd |
| 2017 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 2wd |
| 2016 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 2wd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Jeep Renegade FAQ
How many recalls has the Jeep Renegade had?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns that cover at least one Jeep Renegade model year from 2015 to 2023. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Jeep Renegade year has the most complaints?
Among the last 7 model years with settled counts, the 2017 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (565) and the 2020 the fewest (62). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Jeep Renegade problems?
Across the 2015–2023 model years, owners most often name the engine, electrical system, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Jeep Renegade get?
EPA rates the 2023 Jeep Renegade at 24 to 26 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.