Ford Explorer vs Jeep Renegade
For 2015–2022 models, the Jeep Renegade has 37.4 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 47.1 for the Ford Explorer. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2015–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Ford Explorer
47.1 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.3× the Jeep Renegade’s rate
- Complaints
- 8,807
- Sold
- 1,871,370
- Recall campaigns
- 63
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2016. Fewest: 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 82,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 78,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 77,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 88,300 mi
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Water leaks and seals
Typically around 60,000 mi
Jeep Renegade
37.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
21% fewer than the Ford Explorer
- Complaints
- 2,178
- Sold
- 582,469
- Recall campaigns
- 13
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2015–2018. Fewest: 2019–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 12,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 20,000 mi
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 22,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 25,950 mi
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Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan
Typically around 45,000 mi · repair $260–$1,910
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Explorer or the Jeep Renegade?
For 2015–2022 models, the Jeep Renegade has 37.4 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Ford Explorer has 47.1, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Explorer?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Explorer is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 82,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Renegade?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Renegade is body control and other modules, typically around 12,000 miles.
Which Ford Explorer and Jeep Renegade years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford Explorer: 2016; Jeep Renegade: 2015–2018.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.