2019 Jeep Renegade

▲ Better than typical

2019 Jeep Renegade
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:58:47.358Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2019: 77 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2015	511
2016	428
2017	559
2018	439
2019	77
2020	62
2021	63
2022	23
2023	20

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 32%

32% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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2019 RENEGADE OWNER HAD SOFTWARE ISSUES SINCE DAY 1 - CHRONIC ISSUES ARE A DISTRACTION & UNSAFE & YES I CRASHED THE CAR DUE TO THAT DISTRACTION. HEATED SEATS SHUT OFF FOR NO REASON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200120

ENGINE 19%

19% of complaints: engine — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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2019 RENEGADE OWNER HAD SOFTWARE ISSUES SINCE DAY 1 - CHRONIC ISSUES ARE A DISTRACTION & UNSAFE & YES I CRASHED THE CAR DUE TO THAT DISTRACTION. HEATED SEATS SHUT OFF FOR NO REASON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200120

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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On July 21, 2023, I was vigorously hit in the rear by someone. According to the police report, this person's airbags deployed. Unfortunately, my airbag, although hit extremely hard, did not.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240901

SEAT BELTS 9%

9% of complaints: seat belts — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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On July 21, 2023, I was vigorously hit in the rear by someone. According to the police report, this person's airbags deployed. Unfortunately, my airbag, although hit extremely hard, did not.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240901

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20190502 — air bags, electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 19V287000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190924 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 19V438000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200427 — back over prevention

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...

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.

Campaign 20V191000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240827 — air bags, seat belts

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.

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.

Campaign 24V510000 — check if this car was fixed