NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The front seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, which can prevent the front seat air bag from deploying in a crash.
This page covers 4 recalls, 77 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Jeep Renegade.
24–26 mpg combined
9–9.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Electrical complaints dominate the 2019 Jeep Renegade owner reports, with the engine coming in as a clear secondary concern. On the electrical side, owners most commonly describe infotainment screen failures, screens going dark, glitching, or blinking while audio continues to function, along with minor warning light issues like spurious license plate light alerts. Engine complaints center on oil loss tied to air pump failure, with multiple owners describing the vehicle being disabled and dealers finding little to no oil despite regular maintenance; the recommended fix tends to be full pump replacement. A smaller cluster of owners also reports rough shifting, lurching or jerking during acceleration, hesitation, and unexpected power loss, symptoms that span both engine and drivetrain behavior. Seat belt complaints round out the top-reported systems, though the narratives there are tied to crash events rather than a recurring mechanical failure pattern.
77
Total Complaints
9
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Jeep Renegade has 4 recalls, with the most serious centered on the airbag and restraint system, where multiple defects can cause airbags to fire incorrectly or fail to deploy in a crash.
Three of the four recalls involve the restraint system in overlapping ways. On Renegades with the Upland trim package, the occupant restraint controller may have been miscalibrated, causing airbags to deploy incorrectly during a frontal crash rather than in the pattern the vehicle was designed for. A separate software defect in the restraint controller can disable passive safety features entirely, meaning airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not activate when needed. There is also a wiring concern: a front seatbelt buckle switch sensor may not be properly connected, which can prevent the front airbag from deploying at all in a crash. Taken together, these three issues touch nearly every layer of the front occupant protection system.
The fourth recall involves the rearview camera on vehicles equipped with 8.4-inch or 12-inch display screens. When the driver shifts out of reverse, the camera image can linger on the screen instead of switching back to the normal display, which can draw the driver's attention away from what is directly in front of them.
At a glance
What can fail
The front seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, which can prevent the front seat air bag from deploying in a crash.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the sensor connection at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the 8.4" or 12" radio display can cause the rearview camera image to stay on screen after shifting out of reverse, blocking your view.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the radio display software for free. You can also download the update yourself via Over-The-Air update starting May 1, 2020.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Occupant Restraint Controller may have been incorrectly calibrated, affecting how airbags and seat belts respond in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the Occupant Restraint Controller with a properly calibrated unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The occupant restraint controller software may have an error that disables certain passive safety features.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.