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2020 Jeep Renegade Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
19%of 64 total for the year
Median mileage
3,200miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2020 Jeep Renegade, 19% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,200 miles.

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.

“I was park at a public parking spot(post office) waiting for my friend, the engine was running. When my friend got to my car, I press the brake to put the car in reversed. It reversed about 3 feet and suddenly stop. I went and put my foot on the brake and switch it to drive and it wont go forward either . My friend got out and check front and back to see if something was blocking the tires from moving forward or reverse. There was nothing. I decided to put the car in park again. The ebrake button lights was not on nor any indicator in the dashboard. But once I pressed the button. …”

NHTSA complaint #11340791, filed 2020-07, 3,200 miles

“The screen began glitching for a week. By the end of the week, the middle of the screen turn back. It is a hazard when reversing as you cannot see pedestrians or how far objects are due to the blackout. Moreover, when using navigation, the road for traffic is not visible so it is a safety hazard. It was review at a Jeep dealership after I took my car in for a recall. My vehicle is ready for inspection and it has not been reviewed by insurance or police.”

NHTSA complaint #11626051, filed 2024-11

“Was driving and entering onto a freeway going about 40-50mph. I was able to reach 60 mph on freeway. All of a sudden the thing where car shuts off when stopped at light that came on and then check engine light and then had to slow down however after slowing I was not able to go above 40 mph and had to try to get over to pullover. I let my car sit for a couple hours and when I put it in drive and accelerated my front end was smoking and extremely hot. …”

NHTSA complaint #11427259, filed 2021-07

“UNKNOWN- When phone is connected to car and navigation is used the screen in car freezes, lags and turns the radio off and on. It happens too many times to keep count as I drive for a living. I took my jeep into the dealership to address the problem and get it fixed. The dealership told me they are aware of the problem. They had already tried to fix the problem on several jeeps, and they were brought back with the same complaint. They weren't going to waste their time or money trying to fix the problem on any of the jeeps until they knew exactly what the problem was and how to fix it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11541325, filed 2023-08

“Radio needed replacement, transmission was replaced under lease contract, Rack & Pinion replaced, Steering & Suspension R/F Axle replacement needs to be done, part is on back order until September 2025-This is very dangerous. There should be recalls on the above is the part is on back order there are many issues with this these parts. This car has too many issues its only a 2020.”

NHTSA complaint #11673675, filed 2025-07

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023210%
202227%
20212029%
20201219%
20191721%
20189521%
201710018%
20167918%
20159819%

Other parts of the 2020 Jeep Renegade

Engine
22 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology