2020 Jeep Renegade
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.
- Complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 64 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 512 |
| 2016 | 431 |
| 2017 | 566 |
| 2018 | 444 |
| 2019 | 79 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 68 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 20 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
34% · 22 reportsShow complaint excerpts
-Timing Chain. Yes it is available for inspection.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-21
Also filed under Power train
Electrical system
22% · 14 reportsPower train
13% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Seat belts
9% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The driver side seat belt failed immediately after first impact to concrete barrier on front driver side the vehicle was then forced back across the highway where it hit the concrete barrier on the right side of the vehicle and was then forced back...
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-08
Also filed under Air bags and wheels
Fuel/propulsion system
9% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020-03-19Service brakes, hydraulic19V909000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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2020-04-27Back over prevention20V191000 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.
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2024-08-27Air bags, seat belts24V510000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Jeep Renegade — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V909000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 20V191000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 24V510000 · Air bags, seat belts
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- Is the 2020 Jeep Renegade reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Jeep Renegade is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Jeep Renegade?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Jeep Renegade have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.