What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2020 Jeep Renegade

Typical pattern

8% of complaints about the 2020 Jeep Renegade came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2020 vehicle — around the middle of the 178 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 3.5 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (21 complaints), typically at 3.3 yr or about 7,000 miles.

Complaints
88
Median age at failure
3.5 yr
Median mileage
11,900 n=24
Crash / fire / tow
22.7% of reports
Safety recalls
3

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Engine
21 reports · 7,000 mi
3.3 yr
14.3%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

24V510000 2024-07-03
Air bags:frontal

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.

A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

20V191000 2020-09-10
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

19V909000 2019-12-19
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.

A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Engine 7,000 mi 1.7 yr in service
CAMSHAFT PCV-(PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE) DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY=(IN WRONG DIRECTION). ASKING FOR A RECALL. CAN CAUSE ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF LOW IDLE AND IMPROPER VACUM IN BRAKES CAUSING THEM TO FAIL.
Engine 7,000 mi 1.7 yr in service
THE PCV-(PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE) WORKS LIKE A DIAPHRAGM BREATHING IN AND OUT, WHICH THEN BLOCKS LIQUID FROM ENTERING THE AIR INTAKE AND MANIFOLD.
Engine mileage not reported 2.7 yr in service
Went to pass someone car wouldn’t shift or pick up in speed several times, on interstate as well as on highways. Expressed concern to dealer, didn’t perform testing, cleared codes. Getting gas, vehicle didn’t recognize shut off gas spilled everywhere all over the vehicle and the parking lot Today shut off 4x while driving. 2 times jeep threw vehicle into park via the emergency break while driving. 2 times jeep just shut down and stopped. Had trouble starting aging after just shutting off. Vehicle being towed to another dealer today

Other Renegade model years

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