The 2020 Jeep Renegade's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 62 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

24V5100002024-03-07

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.

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

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19V9090002019-19-12

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

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.

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

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2020 Jeep Renegade has accumulated 62 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine11

02Unknown Or Other7

03Electrical System5

04Fuel/propulsion System4

05Electrical System,engine3

62 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Jeep Renegade Fuel Economy

24–27mpg combined

21-24city

27-32hwy

$1,600-$1,800/yr

With 5 configurations tested, the 2020 Jeep Renegade ranges from 24 to 27 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Renegade 2WD - Automatic 9-spd

27mpg

1.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city32 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Renegade 4WD - Automatic 9-spd

26mpg

1.3L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

23 city29 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Renegade 2WD - Automatic 9-spd

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Renegade 4WD - Automatic 9-spd

24mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Renegade Trailhawk 4WD - Automatic 9-spd

24mpg

1.3L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city27 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Jeep Renegade

42States

20%in top 3

If you're near Pennsylvania, you're in luck: 8% of listings are there. But with 42 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

PAPennsylvania

1868%

TXTexas

1526%

FLFlorida

1416%

CACalifornia

1065%

OHOhio

1044%

MIMichigan

1044%

DEDelaware

994%

ILIllinois

874%

DCWashington DC

864%

MDMaryland

773%

COColorado

743%

NCNorth Carolina

743%

MOMissouri

663%

OKOklahoma

582%

AZArizona

572%

MNMinnesota

562%

NYNew York

542%

OROregon

532%

INIndiana

512%

GAGeorgia

492%

WAWashington

472%

NJNew Jersey

422%

UT40

WI38

TN38

NE35

NH33

IA29

NV24

MA23

KY23

VT20

ID19

VA18

RI17

NM17

CT17

ME16

AR15

AL13

WY12

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

2020 Jeep Renegade Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2020 Jeep Renegade a good car to buy?

The 2020 Jeep Renegade has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Jeep Renegade?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 Jeep Renegade. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Jeep Renegade?

Depending on configuration, the 2020 Jeep Renegade delivers 24–27 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2020 Jeep Renegade?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2020 Jeep Renegade, based on 62 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.