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2020 Jeep Renegade

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2020 Jeep Renegade do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 79.

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Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 19 of 62 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

10 crash reports1 fire reports7 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

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Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 2021
EngineUnknown Or Other

Was driving and entering onto a freeway going about 40-50mph. I was able to reach 60 mph on freeway. All of a sudden the thing where car shuts off when stopped at light that came on and then check engine light and then had to slow down however after slowing I was not able to go above 40 mph and had to try to get over to pullover…

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Was driving and entering onto a freeway going about 40-50mph. I was able to reach 60 mph on freeway. All of a sudden the thing where car shuts off when stopped at light that came on and then check engine light and then had to slow down however after slowing I was not able to go above 40 mph and had to try to get over to pullover. I let my car sit for a couple hours and when I put it in drive and accelerated my front end was smoking and extremely hot. When I was able to open hood everything was hot opened oil cap as I had a puddle of oil now under my car smoke came pouring out of where you put oil. Not sure if connected but the month prior my car was being fixed for a blower motor and at that time was leaking oil. I had an issue previously on a Chevy Malibu where blower vacuum motor broke and caused broke piece to go into engine fan which then needed engine replacement. It is currently being diagnosed however all they can tell me is that I need a new engine likely and they can’t get enough compression to diagnose cause. This is dangerous with the amount of oil lost in that short amount of time. It should be noted it was just in for an oil change 2 wks prior to the incident at the jeep dealership where I bought the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI #11427259

3,200 miles · Jul 21, 2020
Unknown Or Other

I WAS PARK AT A PUBLIC PARKING SPOT(POST OFFICE) WAITING FOR MY FRIEND, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. WHEN MY FRIEND GOT TO MY CAR, I PRESS THE BRAKE TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSED. IT REVERSED ABOUT 3 FEET AND SUDDENLY STOP. I WENT AND PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND SWITCH IT TO DRIVE AND IT WONT GO FORWARD EITHER . MY FRIEND GOT OUT AND …

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I WAS PARK AT A PUBLIC PARKING SPOT(POST OFFICE) WAITING FOR MY FRIEND, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. WHEN MY FRIEND GOT TO MY CAR, I PRESS THE BRAKE TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSED. IT REVERSED ABOUT 3 FEET AND SUDDENLY STOP. I WENT AND PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND SWITCH IT TO DRIVE AND IT WONT GO FORWARD EITHER . MY FRIEND GOT OUT AND CHECK FRONT AND BACK TO SEE IF SOMETHING WAS BLOCKING THE TIRES FROM MOVING FORWARD OR REVERSE. THERE WAS NOTHING. I DECIDED TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AGAIN. THE EBRAKE BUTTON LIGHTS WAS NOT ON NOR ANY INDICATOR IN THE DASHBOARD. BUT ONCE I PRESSED THE BUTTON. IT RELEASED THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO MOVED AGAIN. ALSO MY CAR SHOWED A WARNING SIGN TWICE IN THE DASHBOARD SAYING "PARKING BRAKES NEED SERVICE" BUT I TRIED TO CONTACT MY DEALER 2 CONSECUTIVE DAYS AND WONT ANSWER OR RETURN MY CALL BACK. AND MY CAR WHISTLES STARTING AT 40MPH HIGHWAY OR CITY STREET.

NHTSA ODI #11340791

Official recalls

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24V510000 · Air Bags:frontal; Seat Belts:front

Jul 3, 2024

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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.

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Seat Belts:front

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.

Consequence: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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.

Air Bags:frontal

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.

Consequence: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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.

20V191000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Sep 10, 2020

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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

19V909000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper

Dec 19, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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