Reliable Auto DB

2019 Jeep Renegade reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Renegade over 8 years — 6 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Renegade years here — under the median of the other years, which is 29. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Frontal, Camera, and Air bag control module.

2015 Jeep Renegade
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Complaints

79

Per year

6

Recalls

4

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (26 of 79), then Engine (15) and Air bags (9). Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Renegade has 442 complaints, 69 per year, and the 2020 has 62 complaints, 8 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Jeep Renegade. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall air bags, frontal 2024-07-03 · NHTSA campaign 24V510000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2020-09-10 · NHTSA campaign 20V191000
Summary 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."
Remedy Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Recall air bags, air bag control module 2019-06-11 · NHTSA campaign 19V438000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with the Upland trim package. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have been incorrectly calibrated.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC. The recall began September 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V73.
Recall air bags, air bag control module 2019-04-10 · NHTSA campaign 19V287000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V42.

Complaints by component (79 total)

Electrical system
26
Engine
15
Air bags
9
Powertrain
7
Seat belts
7
Service brakes
6
Back-over prevention
4
Exterior lighting
3
Seats
3
Speed control
3
Tires
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Forward collision avoidance
2
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Structure
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Lane departure
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

9

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

4

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-08-27
  • "Due to the rear camera not working due to a software issue for over a year now I can't adjust my wipers during the rain. I can't turn on or off the lights or anything else that is controlled by the screen, it doesn't…"
    Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-08-05
  • "I was involved in a car accident where the driver lost control of the vehicle during this disaster we were struck by an 18 wheeler. Then hit numerous of trees and bushes totaling out the vehicle i was in"
    Air bags · filed 2026-05-08
  • "After purchasing my vehicle, the radio screen started glitching & blinking. Now, the screen is total black, but the radio still plays. This should be a safety recall because the backup camera do not show, the…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-03-02
  • "Widespread Vehicle air pump failure in Jeep renegade is causing significant oil leakage and results in unsafe vehicle failure. This is reported across multiple forums as well as my own vehicle, which became disabled on…"
    Engine · filed 2026-02-13

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 JEEP RENEGADE SUV 2WD Not rated 4 stars Not rated 4 stars
2019 JEEP RENEGADE SUV 4WD Not rated 4 stars Not rated 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Renegade two-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 22 30 25 MPG $2600
Renegade two-wheel drive 1.3L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 24 32 27 MPG $2400
Renegade four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 21 29 24 MPG $2700
Renegade four-wheel drive 1.3L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 23 29 26 MPG $2500
Renegade Trailhawk four-wheel drive 1.3L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 22 27 24 MPG $2700

Specs and fitment

BU generation, 2015–2023
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (1.3L turbo and 2.4L); 5W-40 (1.6L diesel where equipped) , 4.8 qt capacity
Tire size 215/60R17 to 225/55R18 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 18V731000. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure. A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB2.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Jeep Renegade reliable?

Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Renegade over 8 years — 6 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Renegade years here — under the median of the other years, which is 29. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Frontal, Camera, and Air bag control module.

What are common problems with a 2019 Jeep Renegade?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (26 of 79), then Engine (15) and Air bags (9). Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Jeep Renegade more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Renegade has 442 complaints, 69 per year, and the 2020 has 62 complaints, 8 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Jeep Renegade been recalled?

The 2019 Jeep Renegade has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Jeep Renegade?

Owners have filed 79 complaints about the 2019 Jeep Renegade with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Jeep Renegade get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Jeep Renegade is 25.2 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Renegade take?

Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner’s manual.

What generation is the 2018 Jeep Renegade?

BU generation (2015-2023) for the US Renegade years this site tracks.

What tire sizes does a Jeep Renegade use?

Common US fits run about 215/60R17 to 225/55R18 depending on trim.