The most-reported Renegade run is ZACCJABT0FP (2015 builds) with 26 complaints, 6.2× the typical run. Engine problems make up 29% of reports; 2017 is the worst model year at 6 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for Renegade model years 2015–2023.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Jeep Renegade has 511 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 5% of every Renegade complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZACCJABT0FP•••••• | 2015 | — | 2 | |
| ZACCJBCT0FP•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| ZACCJABB5JP•••••• | 2018 | 1 | 1 | |
| ZACCJABB5HP•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| ZACCJBBB4HP•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| ZACCJABB4JP•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| ZACCJBBB2HP•••••• | 2017 | 4 | — | |
| ZACCJBCT0GP•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| ZACCJBBT0FP•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| ZACCJABBXJP•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| ZACCJBBT6GP•••••• | 2016 | 1 | — | |
| ZACCJABB2JP•••••• | 2018 | 1 | 1 |
Each of the other 499 Renegade runs has 17 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 93 Renegade VINs so far, most often 2018, 2015, 2020 builds; 5 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Jeep Renegade the gap between build years is 4×: a 2017 car draws 6 complaints per run, a 2020 one 1.5.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 11 | — | |
| 2022 | 26 | 19 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 67 | 43 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 60 | 39 | 9 | |
| 2019 | 79 | 42 | 9 | |
| 2018 | 436 | 81 | 16 | |
| 2017 | 549 | 92 | 22 | |
| 2016 | 404 | 99 | 9 | |
| 2015 | 485 | 88 | 7 |
Heaviest year here is 2017 at 6 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1.4. The 2023 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 29% of everything Jeep Renegade owners report: Engine, 815 of 2,126 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 11 | |
| Electrical System | 8 | 13 | |
| Power Train | 10 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 7 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | — | 3 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 14 recall campaigns on the Jeep Renegade; the 6 below cover build years 2015 to 2023. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 24V510000 | Air Bags:frontal | 2019–2023 |
| 24V918000 | Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights | 2021–2023 |
| 20V191000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2019–2020 |
| 18V731000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2017–2018 |
| 16E013000 | Suspension:rear | 2015–2016 |
| 16V545000 | Trailer Hitches | 2015–2016 |
24V510000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2019: 5 years on the road before the recall.
The Renegade against its rivals
The Renegade draws 4.2 complaints per production run; the Buick Encore 1.7 and the Fiat 500X 1.9. That is the highest rate of the 3.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Renegade | 2,126 | 511 | 3.6% | |
| Buick Encore | 564 | 331 | 8.3% | |
| Fiat 500X | 185 | 99 | 1.6% |
How serious were they
Of the 2,126 reports on the Jeep Renegade, 3.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Jeep Renegade | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 2,126 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 76 (3.6%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 32 (1.5%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 60 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 38% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Jeep Renegade share of that is 2,126 complaints over 511 runs, 0.19% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Jeep Renegade VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2,126 NHTSA complaints from 511 Renegade runs and 14 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Renegade production run has the most complaints?
ZACCJABT0FP, a 2015 build, with 26 complaints. The typical Renegade run has 4.2.
Which Renegade years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2017 is heaviest at 6 complaints per run and 2022 lightest at 1.4.
Does the Renegade get more complaints than the Buick Encore?
Yes: 4.2 complaints per production run for the Renegade against 1.7 for the Buick Encore.
How many Renegade complaints involve a crash?
3.6% of 2,126 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 32 involved a fire.
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