NHTSA Data Explorer

Jeep Renegade

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

2,183

Active records

Recalls

14

Active records

TSBs

1,109

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

62

Crashes

79

Fires

33

Top reported issues — Jeep Renegade

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Operating state

1,252

Engine behavior

752

Reporting mechanism

654

Performance issue

391

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

375

Condition issue

369

Fluid issue

293

Noise

217

Thermal issue

210

Driver assistance issue

206

Infotainment behavior

204

Vibration/harshness

181

Powering on/off behavior

160

Safety restraint issue

156

Electrical issue

124

Starting behavior

120

Braking behavior

95

Access/entry issue

89

Lighting behavior

75

Safety restraint behavior

66

Steering behavior

64

Smell

41

HVAC behavior

40

Recent change

26

Ride/handling behavior

14

Communication/network issue

8

Wiper/washer behavior

6

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed Jul 13, 2026


Backup camera screen went out 2 months after purchasing. I googled and multiple forums including Reddit had 2018 renegade owners reporting the same thing Definitely a safety issue when half the screen is out. Unable to use backup camera as purposed for safe driving It also makes it diffCult and thus unsafe to make selections on the touch screen for radio Bluetooth and other important settings Screens and cameras are supposed to make it safer for drivers. In this case, it is a hazard! It only…

2016 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed Jun 26, 2026


In the past year, I have already had to replace the bulb for the daytime running light on the front passenger side of my Renegade. Now, the light has just popped back onto my dashboard for the 3rd time stating that the light is out again for the 3rd time in a year. I have also noticed several other Renegades in my area driving with the same exact light out on their vehicle as well. The first 2 times I took my vehicle to my mechanic to be repaired, both times they stated all they found was the…

2018 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed Jun 24, 2026


Car has 66,000 miles. Description of the Safety Defect and Incident:Component Malfunction: The radiator cooling fan motor and the low-speed resistor circuit suffered a complete internal electrical failure. The defective part is being removed and is available for inspection upon request.Safety Risk: While idling stationary in live traffic, the vehicle unexpectedly and severely overheated. This created an immediate, dangerous traffic-stall hazard that put my personal safety and the safety of…

2016 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed Jun 17, 2026


Electrical warning lights turn off and on on panel. Fob stopped working and car became immobilised blocking traffic. Car towed by AAA to an AAA recommended repair shop, has been there one week, diagnosis leads back to fob and programming/ electrical system. Battery checked and was not an issue. Fob and electrical programming systems is the issue. I will have itemized receipts once fob/programming work is completed.

2016 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed Jun 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound while the cooling fan was in operation. The contact stated that the sound became louder over time. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with fan bearing and spindle failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that after leaving the dealer, the engine started to overheat, and the coolant temperature gauge moved…

2015 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed Jun 15, 2026


while the vehicle was being driven at highway speed, a large piece of roof trim detached from the vehicle and went airborne. The piece measures approximately 6 inches by 42 inches, and is stiff plastic. My jeep renegade has the MySky sunroof option, and this trim is a piece that sit just forward of those panels, filling the gap between the sunroof and the metal of the windshield frame. To be clear, this piece is not part of the sunroof itself, it is supposed to be a permanently attached and…

2017 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed Jun 14, 2026


I am reporting a safety issue with my 2017 Jeep Renegade. Since approximately 2022, my vehicle has repeatedly stalled while I am driving. When this happens, the battery light and multiple warning lights come on across the dashboard. Messages such as Shift to Park appear, the steering becomes very difficult to control, and the brakes become hard to use. This creates a dangerous situation because the vehicle loses power while I am operating it on public roads. After the vehicle stalls, it often…

2018 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed Jun 8, 2026


I am writing to report a severe safety defect regarding my 2018 Jeep Renegade. The vehicle suffers from an extreme internal oil consumption defect, burning 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles. According to certified automotive diagnostics, this is five times the normal operating rate. This rapid oil depletion causes the vehicle to abruptly lose power, stall, and completely shut down while driving in active traffic without warning. Sudden engine failure at highway speeds creates an immediate,…

2018 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed Jun 3, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal on several occasions, the vehicle hesitated, lost motive power and stalled. The RPMS were significantly high during the failure. The vehcile required to be towed on some occasions. The contact stated that the failure occured when the gas tank was below half full. Additionally, the contact stated that while at a complete stop on several occasions, the vehicle stalled…

2018 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed May 26, 2026


The my sky sunroof on this vehicle will open but not close. It has been a problem since the vehicle was purchased in 2018. It has been in and out of Central Avenue Chrysler Jeep for repairs. There are two cases with Jeep customer care. The sunroof was supposedly repaired in Octover 2024 but it still never operates properly. Now the sunroof is frozen in the open position. Even the dealership cannot get it to close. This is a safety hazard - I don't know if parts will fly off while driving…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.