Last updated: 2026-10-10
Jeep Renegade Reliability by Year
Jeep Renegade owners report oil burning, stalls and Uconnect screen failures. The 2018 is the year to skip, and the 2023 is the better buy.
Jeep Renegade Reliability Overview
Reliability is good, and this compact SUV rates above average among SUVs on the site. The 2018 model year is the one to skip, because heavy oil use can shut the engine off while driving. Electrical trouble shows up in every year, from failing Uconnect touchscreens to fires in parked cars. The 2023 is the better buy.
Current generation: 1st gen (2015–2023), facelifted 2019, 2022, 2023.
Best & Worst Jeep Renegade Years
Best Jeep Renegade Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreNext to 2018, the 2023 draws far fewer complaints for the number sold: 7.7 per 10,000 against 45.3. Its top complaints are electrical glitches and warning lights, not oil-related stalls. Airbag complaints mostly concern a recall repair waiting on parts. Some owners also report false automatic braking, so test the safety systems on a drive.
Jeep Renegade Years to Avoid
Owners filed 440 complaints, far more than any other year. Engines burn oil fast, and some owners add a quart every 1,000 to 2,000 miles. The engine can shut off in turns before any low-oil warning appears. Electrical complaints include Uconnect screens that register phantom touches and 8 fire reports.
Jeep Renegade Reliability Score Trend
Jeep Renegade reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 74/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 65/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 76/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 77/100 | Good |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2023 Jeep Renegade
2 recalls · 20 complaints
Best of the six scored Renegade years and a facelift year, though owners report electrical faults, false braking, and airbag repair delays.
2022 Jeep Renegade
2 recalls · 24 complaints
Fewer complaints than 2021 and a good standing, but electrical warning-light faults and slow pull-away hesitation still show up in owner reports.
2021 Jeep Renegade
2 recalls · 64 complaints
Rates good but sits among the weaker Renegade years, with touchscreen failures, early transmission shifting complaints, and two reports of airbags not deploying.
2020 Jeep Renegade
3 recalls · 62 complaints
Rates good and above its 2020 class, but stalling and shutoffs while driving, plus five crash reports of air bags not deploying, stand out.
2019 Jeep Renegade
4 recalls · 77 complaints
Draws far fewer complaints than 2018 and sits mid-pack among Renegade years, though touchscreen failures and four recalls, including air bag items, mark it.
2018 Jeep Renegade
2 recalls · 440 complaints
The weakest of six scored Renegade years, with 440 owner complaints centered on oil burning, engine stalls, and failing Uconnect screens.
Found Your Jeep Renegade? Check Its History
Electrical system (8) problems come up most in Jeep Renegade owner complaints, and 15 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Jeep Renegade Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
4/5
Annual Repair Cost
$498
Repair Frequency
0.2/yr
Major Repair Risk
9%
$32 above the subcompact SUVs average of $466/yr.
Ranked #4 of 7 among subcompact SUVs.
Jeep Renegade Resale Value
The Jeep Renegade is estimated to retain about 69.7% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.
- Value Retained
- 69.7%
- Depreciation
- 30.3%
- Listings Analyzed
- 258
after 5 years
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for the Jeep Renegade?
- The 2023 is the site's pick. It has the lowest complaint rate of any tracked year, 7.7 per 10,000 sold, and it has been on the road at least two years. The 2022 is also rated highly. Both avoid the oil-burning and stalling pattern that dominates the 2018 complaints.
- Is the Jeep Renegade reliable?
- Yes. Reliability is good and above average compared with other SUVs on the site. The weak spot is the 2018 model year. Across all years, the main concerns are electrical faults, oil consumption, and engine shutoffs. Check the oil history and screen operation on any car you consider.
- What are the most common Jeep Renegade problems?
- Electrical faults lead the complaints, with 185 filings. The Uconnect touchscreen can delaminate, register phantom touches, or go blank, taking the backup camera with it. Engine complaints follow, mostly heavy oil consumption that can shut the engine off while driving. Power train stalls and fuel pump failures are less common.
- How much does the Jeep Renegade cost to repair each year?
- Independent repair-cost data puts the estimated annual repair cost at $498. That is a bit above the $466 average for subcompact SUVs. Oil consumption repairs can be slow to approve, since dealers often require repeated oil consumption tests first.
- Can a Jeep Renegade catch fire?
- Yes, fire reports exist, mainly on the 2018 model year with 8 reports. Owners describe smoke and flames from the engine bay while the car was parked and switched off, and once from the glove box area. The 2020 and 2021 years each have one fire report.
How we score the Jeep Renegade
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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