Jeep Renegade Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Jeep Renegade model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2020 drew the fewest (62) and the 2017 the most (565).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 2 | Electrical system | 4★ | 24–26 |
| 2022 | 26 | 2 | Electrical system | 4★ | 24–27 |
| 2020 Among the fewest complaints |
62 | 3 | Engine | 4★ | 24–27 |
| 2021 Among the fewest complaints |
67 | 2 | Electrical system | 4★ | 24–27 |
| 2019 Among the fewest complaints |
79 | 4 | Electrical system | — | 24–27 |
| 2016 | 430 | 1 | Engine | 4★ | 24–27 |
| 2018 Among the most complaints |
442 | 2 | Engine | 4★ | 24–26 |
| 2015 Among the most complaints |
511 | 3 | Power train | — | 24–27 |
| 2017 Among the most complaints |
565 | 3 | Engine | 4★ | 24–26 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Jeep Renegade years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2017 Jeep Renegade: 565 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 268 (47%); Electrical system 149 (26%); Fuel/propulsion system 119 (21%).
Reports mention 23 crashes, 5 fires, 16 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 28,448 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2015 Jeep Renegade: 511 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 170 (33%); Engine 161 (32%); Electrical system 129 (25%).
Reports mention 8 crashes, 8 fires, 1 injury. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 35,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2018 Jeep Renegade: 442 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 190 (43%); Electrical system 131 (30%); Fuel/propulsion system 90 (20%).
Reports mention 16 crashes, 8 fires, 13 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 16,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
The Jeep Renegade years with the fewest complaints
2020 Jeep Renegade: 62 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 21 (34%); Electrical system 14 (23%); Power train 7 (11%).
Reports mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 10,598 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2021 Jeep Renegade: 67 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 26 (39%); Engine 9 (13%); Forward collision avoidance 9 (13%).
Reports mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2019 Jeep Renegade: 79 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 26 (33%); Engine 15 (19%); Air bags 9 (11%).
Reports mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 28,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Jeep Renegade owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 67 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 62 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10,598 |
| 2019 | 79 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 28,000 |
| 2018 | 442 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 16,000 |
| 2017 | 565 | 23 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 28,448 |
| 2016 | 430 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 36,119 |
| 2015 | 511 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 35,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Jeep Renegade recalls
- Front Seat Air Bag May Not Deploy As Intended (2019–2023 model years; 337,128 vehicles across all models; filed Jul 2024; 24V510000)
- Transmission may Shift Unexpectedly to Neutral (2015 model year; 329,540 vehicles across all models; filed Jul 2016; 16V529000)
- Rearview Image Can Remain on Display/FMVSS 111 (2019–2020 model years; 319,610 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2020; 20V191000)
- ORC module May Disable Safety Features (2019 model year; 25,004 vehicles across all models; filed Apr 2019; 19V287000)
- Loss of Fuel Pressure (2017–2018 model years; 21,104 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2018; 18V731000)
All 13 Jeep Renegade recall campaigns · Jeep Renegade problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Jeep Renegade years FAQ
Which Jeep Renegade year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2020 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (62). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Jeep Renegade years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2017, 2015 and 2018 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the engine. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Jeep Renegade problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the engine (851 of 2,202 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Jeep Renegade have?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns covering the Jeep Renegade. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Jeep Renegade recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
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.