Reliable Auto DB

2022 Jeep Renegade reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Renegade over 5 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 2 recalls on file, including Backup lights and Frontal.

2015 Jeep Renegade
Photo by Harvey Bold, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0
Complaints

26

Per year

6

Recalls

2

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (12 of 26), then Engine (11) and Powertrain (6). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Renegade has 67 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2023 has 20 complaints, 6 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

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 2022 Jeep Renegade. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall exterior lighting, backup lights 2024-12-10 · NHTSA campaign 24V918000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade vehicles. The incorrect bumper reverse light assembly may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the bumper reverse light assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D7B.
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.

Complaints by component (26 total)

Electrical system
12
Engine
11
Powertrain
6
Forward collision avoidance
5
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Air bags
2
Seat belts
2
Exterior lighting
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Steering
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-04
  • "There is something wrong with this jeep. I keep getting collision messages four-wheel-drive pops on and off on its own and randomly states that it needs to be serviced. The Jeep is hard to accelerate randomly on highway…"
    Electrical system, Engine, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-13
  • "While having my car serviced my mechanic informed me that I have an oil leak (and told me time to get rid of it). He did some searching and found that there is a safety-related issue and to take it to a dealer for…"
    Engine · filed 2026-07-21
  • "I bought this 2022 Jeep Renegade in 2023. Upon changing the oil today (3/13/2026) my mechanic found a rear main seal leak. He stated to check for recalls/safety as this should not be happening; the car only has 54,000…"
    Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-03-13
  • "The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated…"
    Hydraulic brakes · filed 2026-01-06

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 3 stars
2022 Jeep Renegade SUV FWD 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 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 1.3L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 24 32 27 MPG $2400
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 2022 Jeep Renegade reliable?

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Renegade over 5 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 2 recalls on file, including Backup lights and Frontal.

What are common problems with a 2022 Jeep Renegade?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (12 of 26), then Engine (11) and Powertrain (6). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2022 Jeep Renegade more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Renegade has 67 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2023 has 20 complaints, 6 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Jeep Renegade been recalled?

The 2022 Jeep Renegade has 2 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 2022 Jeep Renegade?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2022 Jeep Renegade with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Jeep Renegade get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Jeep Renegade is 25.7 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.