Reliable Auto DB

2023 Jeep Renegade reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Jeep Renegade holds 20 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 6 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 9 Renegade years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Backup lights and Frontal.

2015 Jeep Renegade
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Complaints

20

Per year

6

Recalls

2

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (10 of 20), then Forward collision avoidance (5) and Seat belts (5). The most filings arrived in 2024 (11 of 20).

Next to 2022

The 2022 Renegade has 26 complaints, 6 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022.

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 2023 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 (20 total)

Electrical system
10
Forward collision avoidance
5
Seat belts
5
Air bags
4
Engine
3
Lane departure
2
Powertrain
2
Speed control
2
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Parking brake
1
Service brakes
1
Steering
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

1120246202532026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "LaneSense Warning / Strength & Blind Spot Alert/Other --- Settings during occurrences - LaneSense Warning - Early, LaneSense Strength - High, Blind Spot Alert - Lights&Chime --- When using double lane outer turn,…"
    Electrical system, Lane departure · filed 2026-05-07
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while shifting from drive(D) to park(P), the vehicle continued to accelerate or reverse unintendedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle…"
    Parking brake, Powertrain, Speed control · filed 2026-03-10
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that there was water and moisture in the door. The contact was unable to enter the vehicle due to the doors being locked. Additionally, the vehicle felt like it…"
    Latches, locks, and linkages, Speed control, Service brakes · filed 2026-03-03
  • "When driving we can be a football field distance away from any moving vehicle and then forward collision safety feature activates. This has happened several times and could have ended badly if someone was behind us in…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2025-12-31
  • "I have had to have the battery replaced twice in under a year in my 2023. There are common complaints on social media."
    Electrical system · filed 2025-11-11

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 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 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 2023 Jeep Renegade reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Jeep Renegade holds 20 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 6 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 9 Renegade years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Backup lights and Frontal.

What are common problems with a 2023 Jeep Renegade?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (10 of 20), then Forward collision avoidance (5) and Seat belts (5). The most filings arrived in 2024 (11 of 20).

Is the 2023 Jeep Renegade more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Renegade has 26 complaints, 6 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022.

Has the 2023 Jeep Renegade been recalled?

The 2023 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 2023 Jeep Renegade?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2023 Jeep Renegade with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Jeep Renegade get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Jeep Renegade is 25 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.