Jeep Renegade

Jeep Renegade
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The Jeep Renegade is a five-seat SUV powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 109 kW, with a top speed of 190 km/h and CO₂ emissions of 159 g/km. Measuring 4,247 mm in length and weighing 1,619 kg, it saw growing interest in Norway, with new registrations climbing to 99 units in 2021 following 174 total registrations across 2019–2021. The model has been subject to five recalls in the EU Safety Gate system and 24 recalls through NHTSA in the United States.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerJeep
Body typeSUV
FuelPetrol
Engine power101 kW (135 hp)
CO₂ (WLTP)107 g/km
Kerb weight1,588 kg
Displacement1,343 cc
Cylinders4
Top speed190 km/h
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive
Fuel economy (comb.)9.1 l/100 km
Model years (US)2015–2022
Dimensions and layout
Length4,250 mm
Width1,810 mm
Height1,699 mm
Seats5
Doors5

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 21 European countries that registered the Jeep Renegade in 2025 (10,620 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Jeep Renegade registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Jeep Renegade first registrations in Norway per year
20195
202070
202199

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Jeep Renegade cars registered for the first time across 21 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Italy6,511
France1,214
Spain862
Germany683
Belgium298
Greece249
United Kingdom210
Netherlands156
Austria102
Poland88
Portugal78
Luxembourg55
Slovenia27
Cyprus27
Ireland18

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Jeep Renegade (from registration data). 7 variants.

Engine variants for Jeep Renegade
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.0 l · 3-cyl184 km/h
1.3 l · 4-cyl196 km/h
1.4 l · 4-cyl182 km/h
1.5 l · 4-cyl191 km/h
1.6 l · 4-cyl177 km/h
2.0 l · 4-cyl185 km/h
2.4 l · 4-cyl

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 2,478 complaints for the Jeep Renegade, most often about engine, electrical system, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 83% of Jeep Renegades pass their MOT test first time, based on 25,398 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

6 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 24 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Jeep Renegade. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-03-20

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-11-29

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    As a result, the functioning of the airbags and belt tensioners can be impaired, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-09-20

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    Fixing components in the trailer coupling device are missing. If a trailer is being used, the trailer could become detached while driving.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-11-25

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The mixture ratio of the curtain airbag's ignition chemicals is incorrect and in the event of an accident this could prevent deployment of the curtain airbags.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-05-19

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The rear-centre seatbelt buckle may unlatch during certain crash conditions. This would increase the risk of injury to rear seat occupants in the case of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-04-24

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTSUS · NHTSAModel year 2023

    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."

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V918000 · reported 10/12/2024

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS · NHTSAModel year 2023

    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.

    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 campaign 24V510000 · reported 03/07/2024

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS · NHTSAModel year 2022

    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.

    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 campaign 24V510000 · reported 03/07/2024

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTSUS · NHTSAModel year 2022

    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."

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V918000 · reported 10/12/2024

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTSUS · NHTSAModel year 2021

    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."

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V918000 · reported 10/12/2024

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS · NHTSAModel year 2021

    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.

    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 campaign 24V510000 · reported 03/07/2024

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS · NHTSAModel year 2020

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 19V909000 · reported 19/12/2019

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel year 2020Over-the-air fix

    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."

    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 campaign 20V191000 · reported 10/09/2020

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS · NHTSAModel year 2020

    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.

    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 campaign 24V510000 · reported 03/07/2024

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS · NHTSAModel year 2019

    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.

    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 campaign 24V510000 · reported 03/07/2024

  • AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2019

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 19V287000 · reported 10/04/2019

  • AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2019

    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.

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 19V438000 · reported 11/06/2019

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel year 2019Over-the-air fix

    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."

    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 campaign 20V191000 · reported 10/09/2020

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOODUS · NHTSAModel year 2018

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

    NHTSA campaign 18V524000 · reported 09/08/2018

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2018

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB2.

    NHTSA campaign 18V731000 · reported 17/10/2018

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2017

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB2.

    NHTSA campaign 18V731000 · reported 17/10/2018

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS · NHTSAModel year 2017

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles. Due to a software issue, multiple malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Instrument Panel Control software, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T50.

    NHTSA campaign 17V485000 · reported 02/08/2017

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS · NHTSAModel year 2017

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may be equipped with a cracked oil pump housing/balance shaft module (BSM), which can cause the oil pump to fail and the engine to stall.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump for its production information, and replace the BSM as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U18.

    NHTSA campaign 18V131000 · reported 22/02/2018

  • SUSPENSION:REARUS · NHTSAModel year 2016

    Daystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can allow the rear axle to shift while driving.

    Remedy: Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Daystar customer service at 1-623-907-0081 or by email at Jbilyeu@daystarweb.com. Daystar's number for this recall is 16-01.

    NHTSA campaign 16E013000 · reported 18/02/2016

  • TRAILER HITCHESUS · NHTSAModel year 2016

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.

    NHTSA campaign 16V545000 · reported 20/07/2016

  • SUSPENSION:REARUS · NHTSAModel year 2015

    Daystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can allow the rear axle to shift while driving.

    Remedy: Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Daystar customer service at 1-623-907-0081 or by email at Jbilyeu@daystarweb.com. Daystar's number for this recall is 16-01.

    NHTSA campaign 16E013000 · reported 18/02/2016

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CYBERSECURITYUS · NHTSAModel year 2015

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to June 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R45.

    NHTSA campaign 15V508000 · reported 12/08/2015

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2015

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.

    NHTSA campaign 16V529000 · reported 12/07/2016

  • TRAILER HITCHESUS · NHTSAModel year 2015

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.

    NHTSA campaign 16V545000 · reported 20/07/2016

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Jeep recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Jeep Renegade?
The Jeep Renegade has a rated top speed of 190 km/h.
How much power does the Jeep Renegade have?
The Jeep Renegade produces 101 kW (135 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Jeep Renegade?
The Jeep Renegade is 4,250 mm long, 1,810 mm wide and 1,699 mm tall.
How much does the Jeep Renegade weigh?
The Jeep Renegade has a kerb weight of about 1,588 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Jeep Renegade?
The Jeep Renegade emits 107 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
How many seats does the Jeep Renegade have?
The Jeep Renegade has 5 seats.