2018 Jeep Renegade vs 2020 Jeep Renegade
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Jeep Renegade | 2020 Jeep Renegade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 440 | 62 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 268 | 329 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–26 | 24–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 18,930 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Renegade | Jeep Renegade |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 190 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 131 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 89 | 6 |
| Power Train | 58 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 133 | 9 |
| Oil consumption | 56 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
2018 Jeep Renegade
2020 Jeep Renegade
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.