Jeep Renegade Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 2,210 consumer complaints across the 9 model years of the Jeep Renegade (2015–2023) that have at least 5 complaints. 2017 has the most, with 566. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (853 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
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All Renegade model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 13,000 | 2 | 165 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 27 | 10,520 | 2 | 192 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2021 | 67 | 11,575 | 2 | 259 | 15 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2020 | 63 | 10,598 | 3 | 329 | 32 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2019 | 80 | 22,500 | 4 | 328 | 19 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 444 | 16,000 | 2 | 268 | 86 · More | Stable |
| 2017 | 566 | 28,274 | 3 | 218 | 99 · More | Falling |
| 2016 | 431 | 36,065 | 1 | 355 | 63 · Typical | Falling |
| 2015 | 512 | 35,000 | 3 | 402 | 83 · More | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine853 29%
- Electrical system618 21%
- Transmission and drivetrain427 14%
- Other or unknown425 14%
- Fuel system307 10%
- Brakes119 4.0%
- Vehicle speed control109 3.7%
- Exterior lighting87 3.0%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2017: “The motor quit running while turning onto an on-ramp (25mph), and the readout on the dash said ' low oil pressure '. I had to come to a complete stop, put it in park, and press the brake and push the start button. It started up after a couple of tries, and I drove onto the interstate without it reoccurring. This has happened twice now. It also happened on 01/11/2021.”
NHTSA complaint #11387962, filed 2021-01, 28,500 miles2018: “The uconnect/sirius xm system turns off while driving. It's dangerous if I am using navigation. Xm says a favorite is on but nothing is brought on screen. The unit completely freezes. It has stayed on even when car is off and locked. Back up sensor is not audible. It is at dealership. I purchased new and had this issue from the beginning. Dealer is unable to replicate.”
NHTSA complaint #11406965, filed 2021-04, 17 miles2015: “The transmission shift very hard like a bucking bronco for lack of better words. The vehicle has been to the dealer where I purchased the certified used vehicle. It is a 2015 Jeep Renegade and the problem is the 9 speed automatic transmission. I causes jerks when shifting and when stopping causes a big jerk at the very end of braking at a stop sign or light for example.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology