The best and worst Jeep Renegade years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Jeep Renegades old enough to judge (2015–2022), the 2019–2022 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2015–2018 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2015 Jeep Renegade · 83.8 per 10,000 sold (3.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 27,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
2016 Jeep Renegade · 40.2 per 10,000 sold (1.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 4,000 miles; then cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan.
2017 Jeep Renegade · 54.5 per 10,000 sold (2.0× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Stalling and no-start, typically around 35,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
2018 Jeep Renegade · 45.4 per 10,000 sold (1.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Stalling and no-start, typically around 11,000 miles; then oil consumption and leaks.
Years with the fewest complaints
2019 Jeep Renegade · 10.3 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Infotainment, screen and software, typically around 80,000 miles.
2020 Jeep Renegade · 9.9 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Oil consumption and leaks.
2021 Jeep Renegade · 14.0 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Infotainment, screen and software.
2022 Jeep Renegade · 9.4 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Jeep Renegade year: 27.1 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Jeep Renegade?
Among Jeep Renegades old enough to judge (2015–2022), the 2015 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 83.8, about 3.1× a typical Jeep Renegade year. The 2016–2018 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Jeep Renegade?
The 2022 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Jeep Renegades from 2015–2022: 9.4, against 27.1 for a typical year. The 2019–2021 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2015 Jeep Renegade?
The most-reported problem on the 2015 Jeep Renegade is harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 27,000 miles.
Why aren't the newest Jeep Renegade years ranked?
The 2023 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.