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Fuel systemPart report

2020 Jeep Renegade Fuel system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
9%of 64 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Jeep Renegade, 9% of the 64 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My car system simply failed in the middle the road while driving. I had More than enough gas as well as great battery in the car. My car would not turn over to completely start but will turn on just to have a battery use. During my car stopping in the middle of the street many cars almost rammed into the back of me because i could Not get the car to turn on or move. …”

NHTSA complaint #11627478, filed 2024-11

“The engine stalled and shut off with no warning lights or anything. The whole car shut off while I was driving. This has done it to me 2 times. First incident I was in the middle of an intersection and it died on me. I had to put the car in neutral and coast to safety. Got it to start back and drive to the dealership and they couldn’t figure out what happened. 2nd time I was merging on a highway from an on ramp and it just shut off with no warning. I had it towed to the dealer. I had oil and I had gas both according to the computer and dash of the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11522348, filed 2023-05

“As of May 5, 2023 vehicle begin to jump when pushing on the gas as though there was bad fuel or a misfire. Reported to the dealership as soon as I had an appointment on May 15 due to no errors on the computer they were not able to diagnose Without a code Was advised to continue driving car as there was nothing happening on their end. On July 20, 2023 the vehicle turned off while driving and stepping on the gas the vehicle then turned on with lights. …”

NHTSA complaint #11533966, filed 2023-07

“Vehicle had strong smell of fuel after short trip. Investigated, found fuel on harness behind engine. Took vehicle to dealership. Dealer found diagnose hole in fuel supply tube. Damage caused from contacting and rubbing on engine wire harness. Fuel line bundle will need tom be replaced. VEHICLE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE!. There were no warning lamps, messages, or any other signs of a problem except for the smell of fuel. I do have the fuel bundle that was replaced showing the damage, a pinhole. Pictures attached.”

NHTSA complaint #11586295, filed 2024-05

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022311%
202123%
202069%
201923%
201810023%
201712722%
2016287%
2015398%

Other parts of the 2020 Jeep Renegade

Engine
22 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Jeep Renegade

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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