Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2015. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2023.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Renegade | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Renegade | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Renegade | 20 | 2 |
| 2022 Renegade | 26 | 2 |
| 2021 Renegade | 67 | 2 |
| 2020 Renegade | 63 | 3 |
| 2019 Renegade | 80 | 4 |
| 2018 RenegadeMost complaints | 444 | 2 |
| 2017 RenegadeMost complaints | 566 | 3 |
| 2016 RenegadeMost complaints | 431 | 1 |
| 2015 RenegadeMost complaints | 512 | 3 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine853
- Electrical system617
- Power train427
- Unknown or other421
- Fuel/propulsion system287
- Service brakes111
- Vehicle speed control109
- Exterior lighting87
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 250 Renegade vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 98 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 | 34 | 13 |
| 2019 | 27 | 12 |
| 2018 | 52 | 19 |
| 2017 | 55 | 23 |
| 2016 | 35 | 14 |
| 2015 | 31 | 14 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 8 model-year variants; 0 of 7 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 22.8 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 22.8 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 22.8 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 22.8 % |
| 2019 | 2019 JEEP RENEGADE SUV 2WD | — | 18.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 18.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 18.0 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 18.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 9 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.7–9.2 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Renegade 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.1 | 8.1 | 9.2 |
| 2022 | Renegade · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.8 | 7.4 | 8.7 |
| 2021 | Renegade · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.8 | 7.4 | 8.7 |
| 2020 | Renegade · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.8 | 7.4 | 8.7 |
| 2019 | Renegade · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.8 | 7.4 | 8.7 |
| 2018 | Renegade · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.9 | 7.7 | 8.9 |
| 2017 | Renegade · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.9 | 7.7 | 8.9 |
| 2016 | Renegade · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.9 | 7.5 | 8.8 |
| 2015 | Renegade · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.9 | 7.5 | 8.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
806 Renegade cars are on the New Zealand register; 4% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 91 | 91 | 0 |
| 2018 | 244 | 238 | 3 |
| 2017 | 292 | 285 | 7 |
| 2016 | 75 | 66 | 9 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
6,364 Renegade cars are on Dutch roads; 40% arrived later as imports, and 58 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 178 | €43,250 |
| 2024 | 243 | €42,144 |
| 2023 | 244 | €41,552 |
| 2022 | 608 | €45,905 |
| 2021 | 531 | €36,804 |
| 2020 | 568 | €32,565 |
| 2019 | 747 | €33,982 |
| 2018 | 680 | €30,895 |
| 2017 | 737 | €32,390 |
| 2016 | 834 | €31,968 |
| 2015 | 816 | €29,853 |
| 2014 | 178 | €29,690 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
279 Renegade cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 81% petrol, 19% diesel; 36% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | 76,000 km |
| 2021 | 63 | 57,000 km |
| 2020 | 67 | 62,000 km |
| 2019 | 6 | 76,000 km |
| 2018 | 15 | 110,000 km |
| 2017 | 22 | 99,000 km |
| 2016 | 38 | 132,000 km |
| 2015 | 58 | 170,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 356 Renegade cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 6 of those collisions were fatal and 80 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | 2 | 15 |
| 2024 | 72 | 0 | 18 |
| 2023 | 84 | 1 | 17 |
| 2022 | 71 | 1 | 18 |
| 2021 | 66 | 2 | 12 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
28,757 Renegade cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 195 | 2 |
| 2024 | 146 | 2 |
| 2023 | 364 | 3 |
| 2022 | 689 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1,881 | 24 |
| 2020 | 1,921 | 17 |
| 2019 | 1,764 | 27 |
| 2018 | 2,210 | 44 |
| 2017 | 3,890 | 62 |
| 2016 | 10,121 | 177 |
| 2015 | 5,576 | 136 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
26,681 Renegade cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 79% passed first time, against 80% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,975 | 89% |
| 2019 | 1,857 | 90% |
| 2018 | 2,321 | 85% |
| 2017 | 4,041 | 82% |
| 2016 | 10,565 | 77% |
| 2015 | 5,922 | 71% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Renegade | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 7.0% | 5.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Suspension | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Steering | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Brakes | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Visibility | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.7% | 1.1% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
451,885 new Jeep Renegade cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2014 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Italy (29,035), Germany (5,409), Spain (4,582).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 46,964 | 110 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 60,121 | 127 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 60,537 | 149 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 79,960 | 162 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 31,144 | 165 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 71,372 | 132 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 41,165 | — |
| 2015 | 53,068 | — |
| 2014 | 7,554 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
49,297 Jeep Renegade cars and vans registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions average 5.9 l/100 km on the road, against 5.1 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 16% more. Plug-in hybrids use 6.2 l/100 km against 1.9 l/100 km on paper, with 28% of their distance covered with the engine off.
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 14,380 | 7.7 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Petrol hybrid | 8,466 | 6.5 | 5.7 | +14% |
| Diesel | 15,801 | 5.9 | 5.1 | +16% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 9,252 | 6.2 | 1.9 | +222% |
| Petrol van | 183 | 8.1 | 6.3 | +28% |
| Diesel van | 971 | 6.0 | 5.1 | +19% |
| Plug-in hybrid van | 244 | 7.2 | 1.8 | +295% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the diesel Jeep Renegade uses 5.9 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 890 litres: €1,993 at this week's average price in Italy, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | €1,993 | €2,334 | €1,977 |
| France | €2,083 | €2,581 | €2,187 |
| Spain | €1,678 | €2,062 | €1,747 |
| Germany | €2,012 | €2,523 | €2,138 |
| United Kingdom | £1,770 | £2,022 | £1,713 |
| United States | $1,472 | $1,311 | $1,110 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Renegade in 9 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
An impact on the brake pedals can cause the pedal arm and the brake pedal lever to disengage. Moreover, the unlocking lever has a low stiffness due to variations in clamping force and friction. Both these reasons can lead the brake pedals to collapse during br…
The electrical cable connection to the vehicle's Integrated Dual Charge Module (IDCM) may not be tightened to the correct torque. This can result in the 12-volt battery not being charged, which can cause the vehicle to shut down unexpectedly, thereby increasin…
A production error in the electric battery can harm its function due to penetration of water. This can cause the battery to overheat, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehi…
The side airbag inflatable curtain on the driver and passenger side of the vehicle may not be connected and do not function as intended. This can increase the risk of injury when triggered in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regul…
The brake callipers may be cracked. This can result in a loss of braking performance, increasing the risk of an accident.
The airbag control unit may be defective. As a result, the functioning of the airbags and belt tensioners can be impaired, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
The mixture ratio of the curtain airbag's ignition chemicals is incorrect and in the event of an accident this could prevent deployment of the curtain airbags.
Fixing components in the trailer coupling device are missing. If a trailer is being used, the trailer could become detached while driving.
The rear-centre seatbelt buckle may unlatch during certain crash conditions. This would increase the risk of injury to rear seat occupants in the case of an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
13 campaigns cover the Renegade; the latest 12 are below.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade vehicles. The incorrect bumper reverse light assembly may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may be equipped with a cracked oil pump housing/balance shaft module (BSM), which can cause the oil pump to fail and the engine to stall.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles. Due to a software issue, multiple malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.
NHTSA recalls