Model year
2019 Jeep Renegade
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 80 complaints for the 2019 Jeep Renegade (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (27), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (17), ENGINE (15). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 24–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,500–$2,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2015 512 complaints
- 2016 431 complaints
- 2017 566 complaints
- 2018 444 complaints
- 2019 80 complaints
- 2020 63 complaints
- 2021 67 complaints
- 2022 26 complaints
- 2023 20 complaints
Recalls
24V510000 · Jul 3, 2024
SEAT BELTS:FRONT; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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…
20V191000 · Sep 10, 2020
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
19V438000 · Jun 11, 2019
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE; AIR BAGS
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.
19V287000 · Apr 10, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
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.
Complaints
80 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 1, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 2WD | Not rated | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.18 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV 4WD | Not rated | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.23 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renegade 2WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Renegade 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Renegade 2WD · 1.3L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Renegade 4WD · 1.3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Renegade Trailhawk 4WD · 1.3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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