Jeep Renegade Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Jeep Renegade model year (2015–2023) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Jeep Renegade Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 458 complaints
10 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 487
1 recall · 404 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 413
2 recalls · 334 complaints
7 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 354
Best Jeep Renegade Years to Buy
1 recall · 20 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 23
1 recall · 27 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 30
1 recall · 54 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 59
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Jeep Renegade — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 20 | — | — | 23 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 1 | 27 | — | — | 30 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 1 | 54 | 1 | — | 59 | Good |
| 2020 | 1 | 43 | 12 | — | 70 | Good |
| 2019 | 2 | 49 | 6 | — | 67 | Good |
| 2018 | 2 | 334 | 7 | — | 354 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 3 | 458 | 10 | — | 487 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 1 | 306 | 12 | — | 333 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 1 | 404 | 3 | — | 413 | Avoid |
All 9 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Jeep Renegade Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2023Recent Renegade models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2023 stands out with just 23 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2016Mid-decade Renegade units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2016 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Renegade should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2017 Jeep Renegade if possible. It has 3 recalls, 458 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 487 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Renegade to buy?+
The 2023 Jeep Renegade is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 23. It has only 1 recall and 20 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Renegade has the fewest problems?+
The 2023, 2022, 2021 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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