Used Jeep Renegade: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 687 complaints across these 6 years; the 2018 drew the most.

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the Renegade from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	Total
Electrical	112	23	12	21	9	8	185
Engine	104	8	11	3	3		129
Transmission	58	7	7	6	6		84
Airbags	9	7	5	5		3	29

Renegade generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

First generation
2015–2023
2019 update: Updated front and rear bumpers; New LED headlamps; Revised infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay; New engine options (2.4L Tigershark engine remains available)
2022 update: New standard 8.4-inch touchscreen with GPS navigation; Introduction of (RED) Edition; Jeep Active Safety Group now standard; Discontinued 2.4L engine option for the US market
2023 update: Dropped entry level Sport trim; All-wheel drive made standard; Introduction of Latitude-based Upland trim

Mileages where Renegade problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
50–3,300 miles	Transmission shifting problems	2021
3,000–29,000 miles	Oil burning and stalling	2018
19,000–50,000 miles	Uconnect screen failure	2018
58,000–80,000 miles	Touchscreen and backup camera failure	2019
60,000–82,000 miles	Fuel pump failure, power loss	2018
61,000–91,000 miles	Air bag warning light	2019