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Jeep RenegadeModel year report

2023 Jeep Renegade Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
13,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 1.3L 4-cyl AWD · 23 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Jeep Renegade (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2023 Jeep Renegade. The part named most often is electrical system, with 10 complaints (50% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (5) and seat belts (5). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 165 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 60 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (1), Steering (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Seatbelt airbags braking system auto start lights all come on when I start it and when I’m driving, Also had the front collision camera put me in at a complete stop when going 45 mph and sent me into the steering wheel”

NHTSA complaint #11589321, filed 2024-05

Forward collision avoidance: “The vehicle warning lights are on, for example the brake lights and turn signal, when these are working. The seat belt alarm goes off when seat belts are on. Vehicle has turned off when in an idled state. I have gone in to get these issues fixed and they came back.”

NHTSA complaint #11604450, filed 2024-07

Seat belts: “While driving, the auto stop/start light illuminated, the airbag light illuminated and the auto parking brake illuminated. The seat belt sign also lit up and would continuously chime even through the seatbelt was plugged in. All the indications would intermittently come on and off.”

NHTSA complaint #11609287, filed 2024-08

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V510000 (Air Bags, Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11605709, filed 2024-07, 17,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,000 and 17,000 miles.

20%0–1060%10–2520%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 13,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

20241120252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Jeep Renegade. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Renegade · SUV AWD★★★★☆4 / 4453 · 22.8% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking optional.

Neighbouring years: 2022: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Jeep Renegade version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Renegade 4WD1.3L 4-cyl9-speed automatic232926$2,600
Renegade Trailhawk 4WD1.3L 4-cyl9-speed automatic222724$2,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2023 Jeep Renegade → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 165 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 165 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jeep Renegade

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20232013,0002426—Too new
20222710,52024270 · FewerRising
20216810,000242715 · FewerRising
20206410,598342732 · FewerRising
20198022,5004—2719 · FewerRising
201844416,000242586 · MoreStable
201756628,274342699 · MoreFalling
201643136,065142662 · TypicalFalling
201551235,0003—2683 · MoreFalling

All Jeep Renegade model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Jeep Renegade have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2023 Jeep Renegade as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Jeep Renegade is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 10 complaints (50% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 5.

Has the 2023 Jeep Renegade been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2023 Jeep Renegade do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Jeep Renegade 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Jeep Renegade get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Jeep Renegade (Renegade 4WD, 1.3L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Jeep Renegade reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,000 miles and the middle half falls between 13,000 and 17,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.