The Lemon Index2019 Jeep Renegade.
The 2019 Jeep Renegade is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 27 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 32, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 24 to 27 mpg combined. It's the best Jeep Renegade year we track.
One of the most reliable. 3.1× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2015
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 80 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Renegade year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 4K to 44K miles on the car (22 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 4
- airbags 2024
A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
- back over prevention 2020
A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse.
- airbags 2019
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have been incorrectly calibrated.
Show all 4 recalls
- airbags 2019
Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Jeep told dealers about
Jeep sent dealers 328 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- SEAL, Input If looking to replace stubshaft due to ATX fluid leaking, do not replace PTU seals
- SEAL KIT, Fuel Injector (Special Tool Kit) When fuel injectors are removed and reinstalled for…
- Flash: Electric Power Steering (EPS) Module Updates This bulletin involves updating the EPS…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEEP RENEGADE SUV 2WD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| JEEP RENEGADE SUV 4WD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2400–2700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.3L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
My radio/screen randomly turns off for no reason. This started shortly after purchase in aug 2019
2019 Jeep Renegade owner · NHTSA complaint 11365521
More owner reports
Vehicle has 5700 miles on it, the radiator ruptured a seem leak, then a leak in the auxiliary radiator and now because it overheated once (for less than a mile) the entire engine needs to be replaced.
NHTSA complaint 11360574
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Jeep Renegade reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.1× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 32; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2019 Jeep Renegade problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (26%), engine (26%) and brakes (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Renegade have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Jeep Renegade get?
24 to 27 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2019 Jeep Renegade problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,100 and 44,000 miles. The middle report was at 22,500 miles, from 22 complaints.
Does the 2019 Jeep Renegade have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 Jeep Renegade cost in fuel a year?
About $2400 to $2700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Jeep Renegade have?
1.3L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works