2019 Jeep Renegade Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Renegade years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Renegade. That ranks 5th out of 9 Renegade model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (26 complaints, 33%), typically at around 8,833 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 79owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Jeep Renegade problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | 33% | 8,833 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 17 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 15 | 19% | 5,700 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 11% | 31,778 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 9% | 8,600 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 9% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 8% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 4% | 500 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 3% | 100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 50,079 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 14,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Jeep Renegade recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front; air bags:frontal
Problem: 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.
Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: 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. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Problem: 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.
Risk: The miscalibrated ORC may incorrectly deploy the air bags during a frontal crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module; electrical system:software
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.
Risk: Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V42.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owned a 2019 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, smoke began to emerge from the engine compartment. The contact's daughter immediately pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. When the police…
Due to the rear camera not working due to a software issue for over a year now I can't adjust my wipers during the rain. I can't turn on or off the lights or anything else that is controlled by the screen, it doesn't work due to software issue. Since I can't use my camera I can't see things behind…
I was involved in a car accident where the driver lost control of the vehicle during this disaster we were struck by an 18 wheeler. Then hit numerous of trees and bushes totaling out the vehicle i was in
After purchasing my vehicle, the radio screen started glitching & blinking. Now, the screen is total black, but the radio still plays. This should be a safety recall because the backup camera do not show, the temperatures or anything. Will you please respond because I need this fixed A.S.A.P.
Infotainment Console system crashes and has definite Failure which causes driver to lose visibility of climate controls and other safety features like backup camera settings and controls, this issue is reported amongst a widespread amount of Jeep renegade 2019 owners and after inspection dealer is…
Other Jeep Renegade years
← 2018 Renegade · 2020 Renegade →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 20 | 2 |
| 2022 Renegade | 26 | 2 |
| 2021 Renegade | 67 | 2 |
| 2020 Renegade | 62 | 3 |
| 2019 | 79 | 4 |
| 2018 Renegade | 443 | 2 |
| 2017 Renegade | 566 | 3 |
| 2016 Renegade | 431 | 1 |
| 2015 Renegade | 512 | 3 |
See all Jeep Renegade problems by year, every Jeep model, or the Jeep VIN decoder.
Similar Jeep models
Embed this 2019 Jeep Renegade badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jeep Renegade?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 26 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Jeep Renegade?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Jeep Renegade a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Renegade model years, the 2019 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.