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2019 Jeep Renegade recalls & problems

The 2019 Jeep Renegade has 4 safety recalls and 80 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (27 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints80filed by owners
Crashes · fires9 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths5 · 0reported in complaints
2019 Jeep Renegade in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Seat beltsJul 3, 2024

Front

Recall 24V510000337,128 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.

Components: Seat belts › Front; Air bags › Frontal

Back over preventionSep 10, 2020

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 20V191000319,610 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
Air bagsJun 11, 2019

Air bag/restraint control module

Recall 19V438000869 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.

Components: Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module; Air bags

Air bagsApr 10, 2019

Air bag/restraint control module

Recall 19V28700025,004 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix
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.

Components: Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module; Electrical system › Software

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2019 JEEP RENEGADE SUV 2WD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk18%

2019 JEEP RENEGADE SUV 4WD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk23%
2019 Jeep Renegade NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Renegade 2WD

27mpg combined
City / highway24 / 32 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel

Renegade 4WD

26mpg combined
City / highway23 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

Renegade 2WD

25mpg combined
City / highway22 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

Renegade 4WD

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

Renegade Trailhawk 4WD

24mpg combined
City / highway22 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical system271008,833 mi
Unknown or other17000—
Engine153005,700 mi
Air bags960531,778 mi
Power train7100—
Seat belts7102—
Service brakes6100—
Back over preventionSensing system › Camera; Warnings600060,000 mi
Seats3202—
Vehicle speed controlThrottle3000—
TiresTread/belt3000—
Visibility/wiper3000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.