Model year
2020 Jeep Renegade
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 63 complaints for the 2020 Jeep Renegade (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (22), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (14), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (12). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. 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…
19V909000 · Dec 19, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.
Complaints
63 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 1, injury field 10, 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 AWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.228 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renegade 2WD · 1.3L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Renegade 2WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Renegade 4WD · 1.3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Renegade 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Renegade Trailhawk 4WD · 1.3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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Check a vehicle
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