2019 Jeep Renegade Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
38/100
#6 most-complained of 9 Renegade years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Jeep Renegade has 79 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and a complaint index of 38, ranking 6th worst out of 9 model years — a Good result versus other Renegade years. Electrical System issues are the top problem area at 34% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 79
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 9 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 29 hwy
Top 2019 Jeep Renegade problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System27 (34%)
- Engine19 (24%)
- Other17 (22%)
- Airbags9 (11%)
- Seat Belts7 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (9%)
- Brakes6 (8%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (8%)
- Structure & Body5 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners report chronic software glitches affecting heated seats, remote services, and the radio, sometimes distracting enough to contribute to a crash.
- Airbags reportedly fail to deploy in rear-end and side-impact collisions, even at highway-adjacent speeds, leading to injuries.
- Some owners describe the emergency brake activating on its own when a door is opened slightly while the vehicle is in drive, causing unintended collisions.
- One owner reported smoke and then fire emerging from the engine compartment while driving, with the vehicle later catching fire after being parked.
- Owners report the instrument panel clock switching to metric display on its own, with the issue recurring after repeated dealer visits.
- A structural complaint describes the vehicle leaving the road and striking multiple trees after swerving to avoid an oncoming vehicle, with airbags not deploying.
2019 Jeep Renegade recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V510000Jul 3, 2024Seat Belts337,128 vehicles
Seat belts:front
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.
- NHTSA 20V191000Sep 10, 2020Collision Avoidance & Cameras319,610 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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.
- NHTSA 19V438000Jun 11, 2019Airbags869 vehicles
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
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.
2019 Jeep Renegade fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Renegade years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Jeep Renegade reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2019 Renegade has a complaint index of 38 and ranks 6th worst among 9 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Renegade years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jeep Renegade?
- NHTSA data shows Electrical System issues lead with 27 complaints (34% share), followed by Engine at 19 complaints (24%) and Airbags at 9 complaints (11%).
- Does the 2019 Jeep Renegade have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Renegade, covering seat belt buckle switch sensors, a radio display software update, and two airbag-related Occupant Restraint Controller issues.
- How does the 2019 Renegade compare to other years?
- The 2019 model's complaint index of 38 is far lower than the 2017 model's 100 and the 2015 model's 75, both rated Avoid, while newer years like 2022 and 2023 score even lower at 13 and 0.
- What is the median mileage for complaints on the 2019 Renegade?
- Across all reported issues, the median mileage at failure is 22,500 miles, though Electrical System complaints had a lower median of 8,833 miles.