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Jeep Renegade problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Renegade from 2015 to 2023: 2,202 owner complaints and 22 recalls across 9 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2017 (565), 2015 (511), 2018 (442). Best fuel economy: 27 mpg combined (2022).

Jeep Renegade
Photo: JamesYoung8167 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Engine851
Electrical616
Transmission & drivetrain424
Other / unknown419
Fuel & propulsion286
Brakes111
Speed control / throttle109
Exterior lights87

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
2015351127
2016143027
2017356526
2018244226
201947927
202036227
202126727
202222627
202322026

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Jeep Renegade?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2017 (565), 2015 (511), 2018 (442).

How many recalls has the Jeep Renegade had?

Across 2015–2023, NHTSA lists 22 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).