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Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated October 26, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.
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Recalls

2 total · 2 to confirm

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

Exterior lighting recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 24V918000 · Dec 2024

The incorrect reverse lights may have reduced visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the bumper reverse light assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D7B.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Airbags recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 24V510000 · Jul 2024

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.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Owner complaints by system

20 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor
4

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 2fluid leaks 1unintended acceleration 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while shifting from drive(D) to park(P), the vehicle continued to accelerate or reverse unintendedly. There were no warning lights…
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The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while shifting from drive(D) to park(P), the vehicle continued to accelerate or reverse unintendedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact to go to settings and choose brakes, and while parking, the parking brake engaged, but the driver needed to manually release the parking brake. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11723207 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor
7

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 6premature wear 1
A recent report: LaneSense Warning / Strength & Blind Spot Alert/Other --- Settings during occurrences - LaneSense Warning - Early, LaneSense Strength - High, Blind Spot Alert - Lights&Chime --- When using double…
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LaneSense Warning / Strength & Blind Spot Alert/Other --- Settings during occurrences - LaneSense Warning - Early, LaneSense Strength - High, Blind Spot Alert - Lights&Chime --- When using double lane outer turn, warning goes off at every turn alert that driver next to me. Blind spot monitor detects car in parallel turn lane, interpreting it as a dangerous situation. System cannot distinguish danger verse normal turning. When hands on wheel, in exact spot shown on dashboard, alert will go off. When no hands are on wheel (done for testing) it does not have any alert. Will go off randomly whether hands are on wheel or not. When centered within the lane, lane assist will alert. When driving in/out of lane (done for testing) no alerts go off. When using turn signals, left/right, sometimes no alert goes off when someone next to me. Sometimes an alert will go off when no one is next to me. In addition, electronic issues with key fob & e-brake. E-brake able to get fixed; key fob on its third shop go with no correction yet. --- Initial appointment, dealership could not detect issues. Car returned; Blind Spot Alert was turned to lights only. Brought back dealership. Had appointment, at check-in stand, told to do road test. Dealership's resolution was to reduce the safety settings from highest to medium strength. Told did not have to sign anything, could just leave. Drive test now undocumented. --- Reached out to Mopar, was told they aren't the right department. Reached out to Stellantis/Jeep customer service, created case number, told to go to another dealership, if they can't find problem, then I could reach back out to Jeep for a more advanced repair. --- Any vehicle that offers various levels of safety features should be able to use any of the settings in order to maintain highest level of safety on the road for others and themselves. Having random alerts go on and off while on a safety setting meant for the highest protection is potentially dangerous for all.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11736346 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Minor
2

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 1unintended acceleration 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that there was water and moisture in the door. The contact was unable to enter the vehicle due to the doors being locked. Additionally, the…
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The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that there was water and moisture in the door. The contact was unable to enter the vehicle due to the doors being locked. Additionally, the vehicle felt like it was about to roll over while driving around a curve. While accelerating or while driving uphill, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The TPMS warning light was illuminated while towing. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who informed the contact that the settings needed to be changed to the brakes. The contact needed to engage the parking brake while parking the vehicle. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and confirmed the warranty coverage on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11721682 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
2

Most reports here involve loss of steering.

loss of steering 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to function as intended. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed…
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The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to function as intended. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel was pulling to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment. Additionally, the contact was informed that the caster or the camber was out of range. The contact was informed that the dealer did not provide the kind of repair. The contact stated that the failure caused the new tires to wear prematurely. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact to a dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 39,208.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11665740 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Minor
4

Most reports here involve airbags deploying unexpectedly.

airbags deploying unexpectedly 1airbags not deploying 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Renegade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V510000 (Air Bags, Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available…
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The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Renegade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V510000 (Air Bags, Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11608253 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
1

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 1
A recent report: I will be driving and at times the forward collision warning has come on when driving past a vehicle in the turn lane.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11632799 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 20 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2024 and 2026, roughly 10 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.

How does it compare with other years? The 2023 has 20 complaints on file, fewer than the 2022 (26). Of the 9 model years of the Jeep Renegade we cover, the 2017 has the most (564). Older model years have had longer to collect complaints.