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
0 recalls · 467 complaints
10 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 487
3 recalls · 406 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 421
0 recalls · 342 complaints
7 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 356
Best Jeep Renegade Years to Buy
2 recalls · 23 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 29
2 recalls · 30 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 36
2 recalls · 61 complaints
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 69
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Jeep Renegade — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 23 | — | — | 29 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 2 | 30 | — | — | 36 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 2 | 61 | 1 | — | 69 | Good |
| 2020 | 2 | 45 | 12 | — | 75 | Good |
| 2019 | 3 | 51 | 7 | — | 74 | Good |
| 2018 | 0 | 342 | 7 | — | 356 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 0 | 467 | 10 | — | 487 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 2 | 313 | 12 | — | 343 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 3 | 406 | 3 | — | 421 | 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 29 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 0 recalls, 467 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 29. It has only 2 recalls and 23 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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