Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Renegade, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system27
- Unknown or other17
- Engine15
- Air bags9
- Seat belts7
- Power train7
- Service brakes6
- Back over prevention4
- Vehicle speed control3
- Tires3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 27 2019 Renegade vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 12 people died inside them, and 4 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2019 Jeep Renegade failed the safety check 2.04% of the time — 42% more often than the average 2019 passenger car (1.44%). Median odometer at inspection: 39,347 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2019
79,960 new Jeep Renegade cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2019; the largest markets were Italy (41,742), Spain (9,901), France (9,315).
- Average mass
- 1,466 kg
- Average CO₂
- 162 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 94 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 50% · Petrol 50%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2019 Jeep Renegade cars on Dutch roads are the 1.3 petrol (111 kW, 149 hp), 1.0 petrol (88 kW, 118 hp) and 1.0 petrol (84 kW, 113 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 petrol | 111 kW 149 hp | 404 |
| 1.0 petrol | 88 kW 118 hp | 275 |
| 1.0 petrol | 84 kW 113 hp | 24 |
| 1.4 petrol | 103 kW 138 hp | 20 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
747 first registered in 2019 are on Dutch roads; 47% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €33,982.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde174
- Band onvoldoende profiel154
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld82
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm55
- Band beschadigd30
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht20
- Stofhoes stuurinrichting beschadigd, dicht niet af11
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt9
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,764 cars built in 2019 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 27 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 1,857 of these cars first registered in 2019 took their annual MOT test. 90% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2019 the figure was 86%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Visibility | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Suspension | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Brakes | 0.7% | 2.4% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
6 of these cars first registered in 2019 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 76,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
91 2019 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 JEEP RENEGADE SUV 2WD | — | 18.0 % |
| 2019 JEEP RENEGADE SUV 4WD | — | 23.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 5 variants: combined 8.7–9.9 L/100 km (about 24–27 mpg US), CO₂ 204–230 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renegade · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.8 | 7.4 | 8.7 |
| Renegade 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.1 | 8.1 | 9.2 |
| Renegade · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.8 | 7.8 | 9.5 |
| Renegade 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.2 | 8.2 | 9.8 |
| Renegade 4X4 Trailhawk · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.8 | 8.7 | 9.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2019 Jeep Renegade.
| 2024548 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2024390 3 Jul 2024 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the connector for the driver and/or passenger-front seat belt buckle sensor(s) could fail and cause the seat airbag(s) to deploy w… |
| 2020145 6 Apr 2020 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, the rearview camera image may be displayed even after the transmission is shifted out of reverse. This could cause a possible dist… |
| 2019178 11 Apr 2019 | Airbag Issue: The occupant restraint controller (ORC) may be programmed incorrectly. This could cause some safety features such as airbags and seat belt pretensioner… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jeep told its dealers about the 2019 Jeep Renegade: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010779 | "VP2R 7''/ 8.4'' - Radio SW USB update to 23.04.17.01 The customer may describe one or more of the following: Sporadically Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) setting is lost. Sporadically Rearview Camera (RVC) image is kept active in forward driving. (Valid for all markets except North America). Sporadically Wireless disconnects and reconnects while TomTom connected services are working (traffic info, weather) and a native navigation route is set while Wireless is streaming music. **This bulletin involves updating the software via USB to 23.04.17.01.** " |
| 11007954 | Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub |
| 11006241 | "Headlamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior head lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses." |
| 11005320 | "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre-authorization is required or pre-approval is required from the Regional Office; depending on market. This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels." |
| 11004839 | "Management Procedure for Customer Issues in Connected Services Customers may experience the following: Various Connected Services issues. The purpose of this informative Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is to support the Network on the following topics: Discern the different kinds of connected service issues (onboard / offboard). Support the customer in his journey to open a request via Customer Care. Address on the correct actions to properly manage a customer complaining about the received assistance." |
| 11002828 | "Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On " |
| 11002823 | "Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On " |
| 11002796 | "12V Battery Low Level Charge Notification On Customers Mobile Application Vehicle's 12V battery Low Level Charge notification on customers mobile application." |
| 10251854 | Headlamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior head lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses. |
| 10251785 | SOS and Assistance Call Not Working After Radio Exchange Unit Installed |
| 10251783 | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On |
| 10248925 | Air Bag Warning Lamp Illumination Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) has been set: ? B0050-1D - Driver Front Buckle Switch - Out of Range (Active or Stored). ? B0050-13 - Driver Front Buckle Switch - Circuit open (Active or Stored). This bulletin involves replacing the inline seat connector. |
| 10248509 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10248045 | Headlamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior head lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses (Fig. 1) . This bulletin is to communicate the procedure for head lamp condensation clearing. |
| 10248035 | Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs) have been set: ? **B1A7D-2F- Start Button-Signal Erratic** ? B1053-64 RFHM (KIN Communication) - Signal Plausibility Failure Customers may also experience: ? **Vehicle can not be switched off using the keyless button.** ? ?Service Passive Entry? light on cluster. ? Vehicle will not shut off with DTC B1053-64. ? Vehicle may not start with DTC B1053-64. This bull |
| 10247995 | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: **Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre authorization is required or Pre Approval is required from Regional Office depending on market.** This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels. |
| 10247953 | Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw |
| 10247477 | Flash: Global Telematics Box Module (TBM) Update to 4.34 The customer may experience the one or more of the following: ? Outdated vehicle data on customer's mobile app. ? Connected Services maintenance popup displayed on the radio screen. ? Connected Services battery maintenance popup displayed on the radio screen. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Global Telematics Box Module with the latest available software. |
| 10247471 | Front Side Window Contour Seal Deformation One or both front door side window seals are deformed Fig. 1. This bulletin involves replacing the window seal and glass. |
| 10244356 | LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect. |
| 10244348 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10243275 | Air Bag Warning lamp Illumination Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) has been set: ? /B0050-1D - Driver Front Buckle Switch - Out of Range (Active or Stored). ? B0050-13 - Driver Front Buckle Switch - Circuit open (Active or Stored). This bulletin involves replacing the inline seat connector. |
| 10243243 | Sunroof Noise When Closing Noise when closing the sunroof glass. This bulletin includes inspecting the sunroof wind deflector for noise when closing and replacing the wind deflector if required. |
| 10243209 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC |
| 10243208 | Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B) |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)