2019 Jeep Renegade Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Jeep Renegade.

20182020
Complaints
113
Crashes
15
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2019 Jeep Renegade Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#125 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:14,187 mi
Crash-related:1
#215 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:17,760 mi
Crash-related:3
#38 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:48,356 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Jeep Renegade.

Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
14,187
Engine Problems
15
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
17,760
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
48,356
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
8,600
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
91,000
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
9,000
Backup Camera
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Jeep Renegade

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~682,611 vehicles.

24V510000Seat Belts:front · Air Bags:frontal
~337,128 affected

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.

20V191000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~319,610 affected

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."

19V438000Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module · Airbags
~869 affected

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.

19V287000Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module · Electrical System:software
~25,004 affected

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.

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2019 Jeep Renegade — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Jeep Renegade reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Jeep Renegade has 113 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Jeep Renegade?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (25 complaints, avg 14,187 mi); Engine Problems (15 complaints, avg 17,760 mi); Airbags (8 complaints, avg 48,356 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Jeep Renegade?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 25,869 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Jeep Renegade?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Jeep Renegade include 15 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Jeep Renegade have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 682,611 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Jeep Renegade?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jeep Renegade reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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