Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Jeep Renegade, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system10
- Forward collision avoidance5
- Seat belts5
- Air bags4
- Engine3
- Unknown or other2
- Lane departure2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Power train2
- Service brakes1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Jeep Renegade failed the safety check 0.55% of the time — 20% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 7,500 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
17,561 Jeep Renegade cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions use 5.9 l/100 km on the road against 5.1 in the WLTP test (+16%).
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 4,490 | 7.8 | 6.2 | +25% |
| Petrol hybrid | 4,610 | 6.5 | 5.7 | +14% |
| Diesel | 5,352 | 5.9 | 5.1 | +16% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 2,401 | 6.4 | 1.9 | +244% |
| Petrol van | 104 | 8.2 | 6.2 | +32% |
| Diesel van | 420 | 6.0 | 5.1 | +18% |
| Plug-in hybrid van | 184 | 7.8 | 1.8 | +335% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2023 Jeep Renegade cars on Dutch roads are the 1.5 hybrid (96 kW, 129 hp), 1.3 hybrid (132 kW, 177 hp) and 1.3 hybrid (96 kW, 129 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 hybrid | 96 kW 129 hp | 167 |
| 1.3 hybrid | 132 kW 177 hp | 42 |
| 1.3 hybrid | 96 kW 129 hp | 35 |
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
244 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 30% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €41,552.
Most common APK defects
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
364 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 3 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
In New Zealand
65 2023 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 1 variant; 0 of 1 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 22.8 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 4 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 9.2–9.9 L/100 km (about 24–26 mpg US), CO₂ 222–231 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renegade 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.1 | 8.1 | 9.2 |
| 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
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Jeep Renegade.
| 2024747 10 Dec 2024 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, the wrong bumper backup lamp assembly may have been installed. As a result, the backup lamps may be the wrong colour when the vehi… |
| 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… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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 2023 Jeep Renegade: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011915 | "Noise From Steering Wheel While Turning Customers may comment on the following: Noise when turning the steering wheel. This bulletin involves inspecting the steering wheel operation for a noise while turning and, if noisy, repositioning the steering wheel wire harness." |
| 11011893 | "Noise From Steering Wheel While Turning Customers may comment on the following: Noise when turning the steering wheel. This bulletin involves inspecting the steering wheel operation for a noise while turning and, if noisy, repositioning the steering wheel wire harness." |
| 11010791 | "Various Models - Engine Valley Cap (Flywheel Side) - Oil Leakage - Service Solution Customers may experience the following: Oil leaks from the engine compartment, engine/transmission coupling. When the claimed fault is confirmed, replace the engine valley cap, according to the Repair Procedure" |
| 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.** " |
| 11007970 | Snap Noise From Manual Front Seat While Adjusting Or Moving Seat Track. |
| 11007959 | Passive Entry And Start/Stop Button Are Inoperative After iBCM And/Or Fob Replacement |
| 11007954 | Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub |
| 11007656 | "Bubbles On Rear Door Panel Customers may experience the following: Appearance of bubbles on the rear door panel located in the armrest Fig. 1. This bulletin involves replacing the left rear door panel. " |
| 11007087 | Warranty Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 8_ID |
| 11007076 | "WARRANTY OPERATIONS NEWSLETTER VOLUME 10, ISSUE 8" |
| 11006525 | "Third Stop Lamp Water Ingress Customers may comment on the following: Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) holding water. This bulletin involves testing and possibly replacing the CHMSL if water is present inside." |
| 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." |
| 11005723 | "Plant Mode Activated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): C170C-00 - PBC (Event PBC Factory Mode). C1436-86 - Electric Parking Brake System Fail. C10D0 - Electronic Park Brake System Failure. Customers may experience one or more of the following: Vehicle does not accelerate properly. Anti-Lock Brakes System (ABS) warning light on. This bulletin involves replacing the ABS Module." |
| 11005682 | "Flash: Hybrid Control Module (HCP), Auxiliary Hybrid Control Module/Power Inverter Module (PIM) Flash Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): P0C74 - Motor Electronics Coolant Pump ""B"" Control Performance. This bulletin involves reprogramming the HCP and AHCP (also known as the PIM) with the latest available software." |
| 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." |
| 11005004 | "Flash: Hybrid Control Module (HCP), Auxiliary Hybrid Control Module/Power Inverter Module (PIM) Flash Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): P0C74 - Motor Electronics Coolant Pump ""B"" Control Performance. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor (AHCP) also known as Power Inverter Module (PIM), with the latest available software." |
| 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." |
| 11003178 | Global Telematics Box Module (TBM) Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) Software Update from 4.34 to 4.36 Customers will not experience any symptoms. |
| 11003177 | Nenhum Mapa Disponvel Message on the Multimedia Screen Customers may comment on the following: "Nenhum mapa disponvel" message displayed on the multimedia screen. |
| 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." |
| 11001249 | "Air Conditioning Not Blowing Cold or is Inoperative The customer or technician may describe or find one or more of the following: A/C system provides insufficient cabin cooling. Low A/C system pressure. Lack or loss of refrigerant in the A/C system. This bulletin involves performing an inspection and possibly replacing A/C lines." |
| 10251875 | Radio Over The Air Update from QR39.82F to QR40.12 Software Version Customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from QR39.82F to QR40.12. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin Feb |
| 10251870 | Radio Over The Air Update from QR39.5 to QR40.11 Software Version Customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from QR39.5 to QR40.11. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin Feburary |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)