Jeep Renegade years to avoid
More than twice the Renegade's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Jeep Renegade years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Jeep Renegade complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Jeep Renegade problems
All model years combined.
- Engine874
- Electrical621
- Transmission428
- Fuel system307
- Driver assistance131
- Brakes119
- Acceleration109
- Lights87
- Airbags86
- Seat belts67
- Steering65
- Visibility42
Most reported problems on the Jeep Renegade
Stalling 430Check engine light 239Oil consumption 144Jerking 123Overheating 102Loss of power 100Fire or smoke 61Won't start 60Hesitation 59Engine failure 58Won't shift 42Harsh shifting 40Grinding brakes 34Key fob 32Slipping 25
Jeep Renegade problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | 21 | Electrical | 13,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 89 | 28 | Electrical | 12,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 78 | 68 | Electrical | 10,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 68 | 64 | Engine | 10,598 | 3 | 10 | |
| 2019 | 66 | 80 | Electrical | 28,000 | 4 | 9 | |
| 2018 | 13 | 444 | Engine | 16,000 | 2 | 16 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 5 | 567 | Engine | 28,448 | 3 | 23 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 14 | 431 | Engine | 36,119 | 1 | 9 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 7 | 512 | Transmission | 35,000 | 3 | 8 | Avoid |
Recalls 13
Jeep Renegade warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Jeep Renegade
What years of the Jeep Renegade should you avoid?
2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Each has more than twice the Jeep Renegade's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2017 alone has 567, mostly about engine and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Jeep Renegade?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Jeep Renegade?
Engine, with 874 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (621) and transmission (428).
How many recalls does the Jeep Renegade have?
13 recalls between 2015 and 2023. The 2019 model year has the most, with 4.
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