2020 Jeep Renegade Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Renegade years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jeep Renegade. That ranks 7th out of 9 Renegade model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (21 complaints, 34%), typically at around 7,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 62owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 34% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 23% | 34,289 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 19% | 3,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 11% | 22,407 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 10% | 48,577 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 8% | 11,900 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 8% | 133 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 133 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 16,200 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 10,598 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Jeep Renegade recalls (3)
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: 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.
Risk: A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE8.
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.
Infotainment system is highly defective even after replacement. The screen goes black, shows white lines and you're left unable to use your backup camera! After doing research this problem stems all the way back to 2016 renegades with the same system.
Dashboard screen is out. I am unable to use the back up camera feature nor any Dashboard feature.
I was in an head on colisin and neither of my front airbags deployed
My 2020 Jeep Renegade has been burning a quart of oil every 1,000 miles or so. Im sure many people do not check it as consistently as i do. Burning oil im sure is hard on the spark plugs, catalitic converters, and the emissions.
Vehicle has an oil leak due to a faulty vacuum pump and gasket which is causing the vehicle to leak an excessive amount throughout the engine and other components. It was seen by a repair shop and they pinpointed the leak. This could cause an engine to stall while driving if not fixed soon which…
Other Jeep Renegade years
← 2019 Renegade · 2021 Renegade →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 20 | 2 |
| 2022 Renegade | 26 | 2 |
| 2021 Renegade | 67 | 2 |
| 2020 | 62 | 3 |
| 2019 Renegade | 79 | 4 |
| 2018 Renegade | 443 | 2 |
| 2017 Renegade | 566 | 3 |
| 2016 Renegade | 431 | 1 |
| 2015 Renegade | 512 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Jeep Renegade?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Jeep Renegade?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.