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Jeep Renegade

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

2,174

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

1,249

Engine behavior

746

Reporting mechanism

654

Performance issue

389

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

375

Condition issue

367

Fluid issue

292

Noise

215

Thermal issue

208

Driver assistance issue

205

Infotainment behavior

203

Vibration/harshness

181

Powering on/off behavior

159

Safety restraint issue

156

Electrical issue

124

Starting behavior

119

Braking behavior

94

Access/entry issue

89

Lighting behavior

74

Safety restraint behavior

66

Steering behavior

63

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 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…

2021 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed May 23, 2026


The component that failed, or I think is failing is the forward collision warning thing on my car. If the component actually went off, I could have cause a multiple car crash depended on who was behind me while I was driving. It has been reproduced by multiple drivers based on my research. The vehicle component has been inspected by police, lemon law firms and manufacturers and confirmed that it is an issue. No warning lamps or messages appeared, it came up multiple times randomly while I was…

2018 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed May 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while accelerating from a red light, the vehicle suddenly shut off and stalled in the middle of the intersection. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic shop, where the contact suffered a heat-related stroke due to the high temperature. The vehicle was subsequently transferred to a licensed dealer, where technicians diagnosed a failure within the Engine Control Module (ECM/PCM), commonly referred to as the vehicle's brain.…

2021 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed May 21, 2026


The infotainment/radio system in this 2021 Jeep Renegade has been malfunctioning for nearly two years. The dealership repeatedly states that no replacement parts are available and no repair can currently be performed. The system intermittently fails, freezes, reboots, or goes blank. When this occurs, the rear backup camera becomes unavailable or nonfunctional, creating a significant safety concern while reversing. The failure also makes it impossible to use the vehicle’s navigation system and…

2018 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed May 10, 2026


I was on a hill and the car stalled. Or sometimes it has trouble starting and the starter and alternator and battery are fine.

2019 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed May 8, 2026


1 injured
Crash

I was involved in a car accident where the driver lost control of the vehicle during this disaster we were struck by an 18 wheeler. Then hit numerous of trees and bushes totaling out the vehicle i was in

2023 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed May 7, 2026


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, warning goes off at every turn alert that driver next to me. Blind spot monitor detects car in parallel turn lane, interpreting it as a dangerous situation. System cannot distinguish danger verse normal turning. When hands on wheel, in exact spot shown on dashboard, alert will go…

2018 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed Apr 25, 2026


The Forward collision warning goes off without cars in front or near the vehicle. Has happened multiple times.

2021 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed Apr 24, 2026


The car will all of a sudden have light started flashing and then it will stop going.

2016 JEEP RENEGADE

Filed Apr 18, 2026


Fire

my car suddenly caught fire while driving on the freeway. i heard a boom, felt my car shake and saw flames out my back window, i pulled over immediately and got out of the car. going around the passenger side to inspect my tires and car. as in doing this i noticed that the entire car by then underneath was completely consumed in flames. i ran from the car in fear of my safety. my car burned to the ground in front of my eyes. there were no warning lights on my dash, no flashing, no indication…

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