The Lemon IndexAll cars · Jeep Renegade · 2019
2019 Jeep Renegade. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 9-spd | FWD | 24 / 32 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.3L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 9-spd | AWD | 23 / 29 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto 9-spd | FWD | 22 / 30 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto 9-spd | AWD | 21 / 29 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,100 and 44,000 miles. Median 22,500, from 22 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 8,800 | 1,600–29,500 | 5 |
| Engine | 5,700 | 2,600–39,000 | 5 |
| Airbags | 31,800 | 29,000–76,000 | 5 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 26% |
| Engine | 26% |
| Brakes | 15% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 11% |
| Tires | 11% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 4
24V510000 Jul 2024 Air Bags / Frontal
Defect. 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 as intended.
Risk. A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
20V191000 Sep 2020 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect. 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 with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk. The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
19V438000 Jun 2019 Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Defect. 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.
Risk. The miscalibrated ORC may incorrectly deploy the air bags during a frontal crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC. The recall began September 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V73.
19V287000 Apr 2019 Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Defect. 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.
Risk. Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V42.
Manufacturer communications 328
Jeep filed 328 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEEP RENEGADE SUV 2WD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| JEEP RENEGADE SUV 4WD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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