YearToAvoid

2022 Jeep Renegade Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2022 Jeep Renegade has 26 complaints and a complaint index of 13, ranking 8th of 9 model years and rated "Best" among Renegade years. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this year, covering a bumper reverse light assembly and a seat belt buckle switch sensor.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
13/100
#8 of 9 Renegade years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
26
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2023
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26
23 city / 29 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2022 Jeep Renegade problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System12 (46%)
  2. Engine11 (42%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain6 (23%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (19%)
  5. Fuel System3 (12%)
  6. Airbags2 (8%)
  7. Other2 (8%)
  8. Seat Belts2 (8%)
  9. Brakes1 (4%)
  10. Steering1 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Warning lights flood the instrument panel and the vehicle stalls or shuts down while driving in traffic.
  • The forward collision warning system activates falsely or fails on the highway, sometimes with under 200 miles on the odometer.
  • Owners report engine shudder and RPM surges that make it hard to accelerate onto a freeway.
  • A loud bang from underneath the vehicle occurs during hard acceleration, deceleration, or turns.
  • The engine coolant hot indicator triggers a shutdown and steering lock shortly after starting the car, even though the engine isn't hot.
  • Seatbelt and parking brake warning sensors trigger randomly, in one case engaging the parking brake while the vehicle was rolling.
2022 Jeep Renegade complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2022Dec 2022Apr 2023Oct 2023Apr 2024Jan 2025Mar 2026Sep 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2022 (2).

2022 Jeep Renegade recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V918000Dec 10, 2024Structure & Body2,135 vehicles

    Structure:body:bumpers

    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.

  2. 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.

2022 Jeep Renegade fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,500
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.

2022 compared with other Renegade years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201520162017201820192020202120222023
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution5062325
2021Good2567225
2022Best1326226
2023Best020225

All Jeep Renegade years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Jeep Renegade reliable?
Among Renegade model years, 2022 ranks 8th of 9 with a complaint index of 13 and a "Best" verdict, meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other Renegade years.
What problems does the 2022 Jeep Renegade have?
NHTSA complaints point mainly to the Electrical System (12 complaints, 46% share) and Engine (11 complaints, 42% share), including stalling, warning light floods, and engine shudder.
Does the 2022 Jeep Renegade have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for an incorrect bumper reverse light assembly and one for a seat belt buckle switch sensor connection issue. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2022 Renegade compare to other years?
The 2022 model's complaint index of 13 is much lower than the worst year, 2017, which has an index of 100 and 564 complaints. Only 2021 (25) and 2023 (0) score better.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Jeep Renegade?
The 2022 Renegade gets 26 mpg combined (23 city / 29 highway), with an EPA-estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.