Jeep Renegade Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2,206 owner complaints and 13 safety recalls on file for the Jeep Renegade, across 9 model years (2015–2023). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (566). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Jeep Renegade years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Renegade year: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Renegade: 566 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2015 Renegade: 512 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2018 Renegade: 443 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2023 Renegade: 20 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2022 Renegade: 26 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2020 Renegade: 62 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Jeep Renegade problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 852 | 9 | 12 |
| Electrical System problems | 616 | 9 | 8 |
| Power Train problems | 426 | 9 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 286 | 8 | 3 |
| Service Brakes problems | 111 | 8 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 109 | 8 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 87 | 8 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 84 | 9 | 35 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 75 | 5 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 65 | 9 | 6 |
| Steering | 65 | 8 | 7 |
| Visibility/wiper | 36 | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 35 | 7 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 34 | 9 | 2 |
| Wheels | 34 | 7 | 3 |
| Suspension | 28 | 5 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 6 | 0 |
| Seats | 20 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | 4 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| Tires | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Visibility | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Equipment | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat or Vehicle) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Jeep Renegade problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2018: engine (190) · electrical system (131) · fuel/propulsion system (90) · power train (58)
- 2017: engine (268) · electrical system (149) · fuel/propulsion system (119) · power train (95)
- 2016: engine (174) · electrical system (119) · power train (74)
- 2015: power train (171) · engine (161) · electrical system (129)
All Jeep Renegade model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 20 | 2 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2022 Renegade | 26 | 2 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Renegade | 67 | 2 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Renegade | 62 | 3 | 4★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Renegade | 79 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Renegade | 443 | 2 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2017 Renegade | 566 | 3 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 Renegade | 431 | 1 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 Renegade | 512 | 3 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Renegade years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2015 (512), 2016 (431), 2017 (566), 2018 (443) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Renegade year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Jeep Renegade?
Engine, with 852 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the Jeep Renegade have?
13 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.