Model year record

2020 Jeep Renegade recalls & problems

The 2020 Jeep Renegade has 3 safety recalls and 64 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (22 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints64filed by owners

Crashes · fires10 · 1reported in complaints

NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars

2020 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.

Service brakes, hydraulicDec 19, 2019

Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Recall 19V9090001,353 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE8.

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

2020 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	22.8%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

2020 Jeep Renegade SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	17.9%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

2020 Jeep Renegade NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

2020 Jeep Renegade NHTSA side pole crash test — NHTSA side pole 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 / highway	24 / 32 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Renegade 4WD

26mpg combined

City / highway	23 / 29 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Renegade 2WD

25mpg combined

City / highway	22 / 30 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Renegade 4WD

24mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 29 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Renegade Trailhawk 4WD

24mpg combined

City / highway	22 / 27 mpg
Fuel	Regular 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 area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Engine	22	1	0	1	7,000 mi
Electrical system	14	1	0	1	—
Unknown or other	12	0	0	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission	8	0	0	0	—
Seat belts	6	3	0	4	—
Fuel/propulsion system	6	1	0	0	—
Vehicle speed control	5	2	1	2	—
Air bags	5	5	0	7	—
Service brakes	2	2	1	2	—
Visibility/wiper	2	0	0	0	—
TiresTread/belt	2	0	0	0	—
WheelsLugs/nuts/bolts/studs	2	1	0	1	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
Infoentainent center screem going blank all the time they tell me that I need a "factory" radio replacement there been so many complaints about this problem and other with stellantis products. They know about it but refuse to fix it . There needs to a recall on all stellantis products. Like 2020 Renegade delamination of the screens been told by many mechanics this is a common problem. Blank screens are also common problem. But they refuse to fix it with recall. Many of us don't have 1700 to 2300 dollars in to fix this which will happen again. Unless we go other route. But if they know about this so called common problem why don't they fix it or pay for us to fix the problem our with a new…
Aug 13, 2026
Engine
-Timing Chain. Yes it is available for inspection. The jeep Renegade with the issue is a 2020 (in serv, in August 2020) -While driving the Timing Chain broke and we lost all engine power and power steering, barely making it to the shoulder of the road without causing an accident. I have meticulously cared for this car through oil changes, transmissions flushes, and general upkeep. A Timing Chain is supposed to last the lifetime of a vehicle. Not 50,000 miles. Instant loss of engine power and power steering could have cost us our lives while driving at 70 mph or someone else's by causing an accident. - Vehicle is sitting with Jeep dealership now. -warning light came on briefly before the…
Oct 2, 2026
Electrical systemCrash
Infotainment system is highly defective even after replacement. The screen goes black, shows white lines and you're left unable to use your backup camera! After doing research this problem stems all the way back to 2016 renegades with the same system.
Sep 8, 1999
Unknown or other
Dashboard screen is out. I am unable to use the back up camera feature nor any Dashboard feature.
Dec 31, 1969
Air bagsCrash2 injuries
I was in an head on colisin and neither of my front airbags deployed
Dec 12, 2025
Engine
My 2020 Jeep Renegade has been burning a quart of oil every 1,000 miles or so. Im sure many people do not check it as consistently as i do. Burning oil im sure is hard on the spark plugs, catalitic converters, and the emissions.
Dec 10, 2025
Engine
Vehicle has an oil leak due to a faulty vacuum pump and gasket which is causing the vehicle to leak an excessive amount throughout the engine and other components. It was seen by a repair shop and they pinpointed the leak. This could cause an engine to stall while driving if not fixed soon which could potentially involve being in a accident to cause injury and or even death. The leak first appeared in August 2025 and can not be driven until fixed. This issue is also happening to my husbands vehicle which is the same as mine.
Aug 5, 2025
Exterior lighting
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the driverâs side brake light became inoperable. The contact stated that the brake light bulb was blown. No warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the taillight needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,598
Sep 24, 2025 · 10,598 miles

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