What Jeep Renegade owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Jeep Renegade safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122 |
| 2023 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 161 |
| 2022 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 189 |
| 2021 | 67 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 259 |
| 2020 | 62 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 329 |
| 2019 | 79 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 328 |
| 2018 | 442 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 268 |
| 2017 | 565 | 23 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 218 |
| 2016 | 430 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 355 |
| 2015 | 511 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 402 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Jeep Renegade complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
There is an emissions recall on this Jeep; it is currently at the dealership for the repairs. In order to reach the part that must be replaced in order to complete the recall, there is a bolt that is sheared off. The dealership is telling us that we have to pay $3,800 in order to replace the head, because of the bolt being sheared off. This bolt must be removed in order to complete the recall but they are refusing to do this repair at no cost. They cannot do the recall work without removing the bolt. The part the bolt is connected to will have to be replaced. We should not be financially liable to pay for this since it is part of the work required to complete the recall. We've spoken …
The A/C compressor has stopped working in this vehicle (2021 Jeep Renegade) with 74,000 miles on it. There was no warning. The heat index in [XXX] has been over 100 consistently for the last few months and it is dangerous to be without air conditioning. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
When I put the car in reverse sometimes it takes it about a minute for my backup camera to appear on the radio screen. I am not able to take my vehicle in for inspection since I have no babysitter or another vehicle while it is getting looked at. Also my tire pressure system light came on saying the tire pressure system needs serviced and it won't show my tire pressures just dashes.
Under normal driving conditions, coolant rapidly started leaking from the engine, and vehicle started overheating. UNKNOWN component failure, vehicle is currently at an independent service station. No warnings prior to overheating.
Engine oil leak. My mechanic found an engine oil leak that is very substantial. I have spoken to several other Jeep renegade owners who have stated that theirs is also leaking. These need to be checked out by an authorized deal ASAP due to the danger of fire. I smell burning all the while I am driving it and constantly adding oil. Mine is a 2022 model Jeep renegade and I have owned it since 2024. I need to have this repaired or Ill need to get rid of it. I think the dealership I bought it from knew there was a problem but neglected to inform me as I would not have bought it.
The contact owned a 2019 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, smoke began to emerge from the engine compartment. The contact's daughter immediately pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. When the police arrived, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed and determined to be totaled. A police report and a fire department report were filed. No injuries were reported, and no medical attention was needed. The contact stated that an abnormal sound was heard from the fan motor after an oil change was performed. The dealer was not contacted. The…
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Left Brake Light Failure" was displayed. The contact disassembled the rear driver's side brake light and discovered that the wiring harness, turn signal, and brake light were melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
I was driving down the interstate at a low speed due to traffic being backed up and my vehicle started stalling as I was driving at a lower speed. The week before I was driving at a low speed in a parking garage and my vehicle stalled while driving. And I was at a stop sign a couple months ago and it stalled on the hill. It's also stuttered trying to merge on the interstate. Other vehicles same year and model have been recalled but mine has not been included. Also the vehicle has trouble starting all the time.
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Windshield Wiper Rattle Noise Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: â Rattle Noise when the windshield wipers are active. **This bulletin involves replacing one or both front wiper arms and wiper blades**.
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. 1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service Solution Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: â Transmission warning light on and/or vehicle jerking. â Vehicle is not shifting correctly or has no traction. This service bulletin is to provide a diagnostic guide for a transmission warning light on, vehicle jerking, not shifting correctly or no traction symptoms
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Carrier Motor Malfunction **Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: â Grinding noise during driver window down/up operation.** **This bulletin involves replacing the driver side window motor / carrier assembly.**
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Right Engine Insulator Noise **Customers may comment on the following:** SYMPTOM: â Metallic clicking noises when when moving the vehicle forward and reverse. **This bulletin involves replacing the right engine insulator.**
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Tingling/Vibration When Turning The Steering Wheel Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: â Tingling sensation or vibration felt when holding the steering in a turned (off center) position.
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Headliner Delamination Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: â The headliner is delaminating (bubbling) Fig. 1. This bulletin involves replacing the headliner.
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Missing Cargo Boxes Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: â Excessive noise from the rear of the vehicle. This bulletin involves installing cargo boxes to the vehicle.
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Cylinder Head Screw Not Specific Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): â P1212 - Engine Oil Temperature High - RPM Limited. Customers may also experience the following: â Engine overheating. This bulletin involves replacing the cylinder head to block bolts and head gasket.
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Missing Hood Silencer Pad Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: â Hood silencer pad is missing. This bulletin is involves installing a hood silencer pad.
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. High Pressure Fuel Pump Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): â P0087-00 - Sensor De Pressão Da Linha De CombustÃvel - Banco 1 - Pressão Abaixo Do Limite. â P0088-00 - Sensor De Pressão Da Linha De CombustÃvel - Banco 1 - Pressão Acima Do Limite. â P0089-00 - Sensor De Pressão Da Linha De CombustÃvel 1 - Desempenho. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: â Unstable idle. â
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. High Pressure Fuel Pump Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): â P0087-00 - Sensor De Pressão Da Linha De CombustÃvel - Banco 1 - Pressão Abaixo Do Limite. â P0088-00 - Sensor De Pressão Da Linha De CombustÃvel - Banco 1 - Pressão Acima Do Limite. â P0089-00 - Sensor De Pressão Da Linha De CombustÃvel 1 - Desempenho. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: â Unstable idle. â
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NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opens these when complaints point to a possible safety defect. Many end in a recall.
On July 23, 2015, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) launched Safety Recall 15V-461 to remedy security vulnerabilities in approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2013 through 2015 vehicles equipped with Uconnect head units (HU) 8.4A (RA3 radio) and 8.4AN (RA4 radio) manufactured by Harman International.On July 24, 2015, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query, RQ 15-004, to investigate HU security vulnerabilities and remedy effectiveness in the recalled population and to det
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2015–2026, owners most often name: engine, electrical system, power train. 2,202 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.
