2019 Jeep Renegade: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
77
Complaints
4
Recalls
9
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
5
Injuries
98.7
Severity index
Severity index 98.7 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 123 2019 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2019 Jeep Renegade ranks 19 of 123 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 85% of its model-year peers. See the full 2019 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 | 32.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | 22.1% |
| ENGINE | 15 | 19.5% |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 11.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | 9.1% |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 | 9.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 7.8% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 4 | 5.2% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 25 of 77 complaints (32.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 5 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.0x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V191000 | 10/09/2020 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with |
| 19V287000 | 10/04/2019 | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features. |
| 19V438000 | 11/06/2019 | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with the Upland trim package. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have been incorrectly calibrated. |
| 24V510000 | 03/07/2024 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.