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All cars · Jeep Renegade · 2022

2022 Jeep Renegade. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index52100 = average car
Complaints21NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold27,549U.S. model year
Per 100K sold76complaints
Year rank#2 of 8#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.3L 4-cyl turboAuto 9-spdFWD24 / 32 / 27Regular$2,300
1.3L 4-cyl turboAuto 9-spdAWD23 / 29 / 26Regular$2,400

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 6,100 and 21,100 miles. Median 10,500, from 6 complaints with a mileage.

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

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical52%
Engine33%
Transmission & drivetrain29%
Automatic emergency braking19%
Fuel or ev drive system10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2610002

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 24V918000 Dec 2024 Exterior Lighting / Back Up Lights

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade vehicles. The incorrect bumper reverse light assembly may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk. The incorrect reverse lights may have reduced visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the bumper reverse light assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D7B.

  • 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.

Manufacturer communications 192

Jeep filed 192 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or…
  • Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1
  • Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Jeep Renegade SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★☆☆
Jeep Renegade SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2019322776,886Electrical
2020573462,847Engine
2021673447,131Electrical
2022522127,549Electrical
2023472034,452Electrical

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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