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Jeep Renegade Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 9 model years, NHTSA lists 24 recalls and 2,210 owner complaints for the Jeep Renegade. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Jeep Renegade by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Jeep Renegade | 2 | 20 | |
| 2022 Jeep Renegade | 2 | 27 | |
| 2021 Jeep Renegade | 2 | 67 | |
| 2020 Jeep Renegade | 3 | 63 | |
| 2019 Jeep Renegade | 4 | 80 | |
| 2018 Jeep Renegade | 2 | 444 | |
| 2017 Jeep Renegade | 3 | 566 | |
| 2016 Jeep Renegade | 2 | 431 | |
| 2015 Jeep Renegade | 4 | 512 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Jeep models.
Jeep Renegade: questions owners ask
Which Jeep Renegade year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Jeep Renegade model years with the most are the 2017 (566), 2015 (512) and 2018 (444). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Jeep Renegade years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2023 (20), 2022 (27) and 2020 (63), out of 9 model years from 2015 to 2023. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Jeep Renegade have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 9 Jeep Renegade model years, 24 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2015 (4), 2019 (4) and 2017 (3). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Jeep Renegade years have the most stalling complaints?
515 owner complaints across 8 Jeep Renegade model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2017 (191), 2018 (159) and 2015 (73) model years, out of 8 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Jeep Renegade years have the most check engine light complaints?
147 owner complaints across 5 Jeep Renegade model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2017 (48), 2015 (42) and 2016 (32) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Jeep Renegade years have the most oil consumption complaints?
137 owner complaints across 4 Jeep Renegade model years describe excessive oil consumption or oil leaks. The most were filed for the 2018 (70), 2017 (60) and 2020 (4) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Jeep Renegade years have the most overheating complaints?
81 owner complaints across 3 Jeep Renegade model years describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. The most were filed for the 2016 (44), 2015 (34) and 2019 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Jeep Renegade years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
81 owner complaints across 3 Jeep Renegade model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2017 (33), 2015 (28) and 2018 (20) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Jeep Renegade years have the most no-start complaints?
48 owner complaints across 3 Jeep Renegade model years describe the car failing to start. The most were filed for the 2015 (17), 2017 (17) and 2016 (14) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Jeep Renegade years have the most infotainment screen complaints?
45 owner complaints across 4 Jeep Renegade model years describe the infotainment or touch screen freezing, rebooting or going black. The most were filed for the 2018 (24), 2019 (9) and 2021 (7) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Jeep Renegade years have the most transmission shifting complaints?
32 owner complaints across 2 Jeep Renegade model years describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. The most were filed for the 2015 (28) and 2022 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Jeep Renegade years have the most burning smell complaints?
22 owner complaints across 2 Jeep Renegade model years describe a burning smell or smoke. The most were filed for the 2016 (18) and 2020 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Jeep Renegade years have the most airbag complaints?
19 owner complaints across 3 Jeep Renegade model years describe airbag warning lights or airbag faults. The most were filed for the 2016 (13), 2019 (3) and 2023 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Jeep Renegade years have the most backup camera complaints?
18 owner complaints across 3 Jeep Renegade model years describe the rearview or backup camera failing or showing a blank screen. The most were filed for the 2019 (11), 2020 (4) and 2021 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Jeep Renegade years have the most seat belt complaints?
10 owner complaints across 3 Jeep Renegade model years describe seat belts not latching, retracting or locking. The most were filed for the 2020 (4), 2019 (3) and 2021 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Jeep Renegade fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Jeep Renegade's first-time failure rate ranged from 9.5% for cars first registered in 2019 to 28.6% for 2015, across 6 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, exhaust, emissions and leaks. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.