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The 2019 Jeep Renegade is associated with 78 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 15 reports (19% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.3l 4-cyl and 2.4l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 24 to 27 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 78 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (15 / 19%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 9 crash / 0 fire / 4 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 24–27 MPG across 5 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Jeep Renegade?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Renegade 2WD 1.3L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Renegade 2WD 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Renegade 4WD 1.3L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 23 MPG 29 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Renegade 4WD 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Renegade Trailhawk 4WD 1.3L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 22 MPG 27 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Jeep Renegade?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV 2WD 18%
SUV 4WD 23%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Jeep Renegade models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Jeep Renegade?

Summary of 78 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
78
Crash Reports
9
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
4
Total Injuries
5

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 15 complaints
Engine 8 complaints
Air Bags 5 complaints (4 crashes)
Service Brakes 4 complaints (1 crash)
Back Over Prevention / Camera 3 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2019 Jeep Renegade problems & component breakdown (35 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Jeep Renegade?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V510000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Summary: 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 as intended.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #20V191000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Summary: 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 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
NHTSA Campaign #19V438000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC. The recall began September 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V73.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2019 Jeep Renegade

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2019 Jeep Renegade

How many safety recalls does the 2019 Jeep Renegade have?

The 2019 Jeep Renegade is associated with 4 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2019 Jeep Renegade?

NHTSA records list 78 consumer defect complaints for the 2019 Jeep Renegade. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 15 filings (19% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2019 Jeep Renegade?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2019 Jeep Renegade in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2019 Jeep Renegade get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2019 Jeep Renegade range from 24 to 27 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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