2020 JEEP RENEGADE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
88
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
118
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 JEEP RENEGADE
The 2020 JEEP RENEGADE has received a total of 88 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. 118 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (21 complaints), Electrical System (13 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 2020 JEEP RENEGADE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2020 JEEP RENEGADE, potentially affecting up to 995,219 vehicles.
Recall 24V510000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| 337,128 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 24V510000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 337,128 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 20V191000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
| 319,610 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
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,...
View full details →Recall 19V909000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
| 1,353 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.
Consequence: A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 JEEP RENEGADE
88 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 JEEP RENEGADE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I was in an head on colisin and neither of my front airbags deployed
My 2020 Jeep Renegade has been burning a quart of oil every 1,000 miles or so. Im sure many people do not check it as consistently as i do. Burning oil im sure is hard on the spark plugs, catalitic converters, and the emissions.
Vehicle has an oil leak due to a faulty vacuum pump and gasket which is causing the vehicle to leak an excessive amount throughout the engine and other components. It was seen by a repair shop and they pinpointed the leak. This could cause an engine to stall while driving if not fixed soon which could potentially involve being in a accident to cause injury and or even death. The leak first appeared in August 2025 and can not be driven until fixed. This issue is also happening to my husbands vehicle which is the same as mine.
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the driver’s side brake light became inoperable. The contact stated that the brake light bulb was blown. No warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the taillight needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,598
Oil leak from faulty gasket in 2020 jeep renegade trailhawks. First appeared August 11th.
Safety Rating for the 2020 JEEP RENEGADE
The 2020 JEEP RENEGADE received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 JEEP RENEGADE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 118 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 JEEP RENEGADE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0804323 — STRUCTURE
Power Folding Mirror Inoperative The customer may describe the power folding mirrors may intermittently not power fold or unfold. This bulletin involves replacing the power folding mirror/window switch assembly on the door.
S2309000005 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Squeak, squeal or chirp noise (belt noise) can be heard from engine compartment.
1805723 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may also experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? P1061 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Stuck. ? P1065 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply...
1805723 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may also experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? P1061 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Stuck. ? P1065 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply...
1805723 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may also experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? P1061 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Stuck. ? P1065 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply...
0805623 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs) have been set: ? **B1A7D-2F- Start Button-Signal Erratic** ? B1053-64 RFHM (KIN Communication) - Signal Plausibility Failure...
0804323 — VISIBILITY
Power Folding Mirror Inoperative The customer may describe the power folding mirrors may intermittently not power fold or unfold. This bulletin involves replacing the power folding mirror/window switch assembly on the door.
18-007-23 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): P1061 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Stuck. P1065 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch...
18-007-23 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): P1061 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Stuck. P1065 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch...
18-007-23 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): P1061 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Stuck. P1065 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch...
Showing 10 of 118 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 JEEP RENEGADE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JEEP RENEGADE
- 2015 JEEP RENEGADE — 790 complaints
- 2016 JEEP RENEGADE — 656 complaints
- 2017 JEEP RENEGADE — 918 complaints
- 2018 JEEP RENEGADE — 676 complaints
- 2019 JEEP RENEGADE — 112 complaints
- 2020 JEEP RENEGADE (current)
- 2021 JEEP RENEGADE — 94 complaints
- 2022 JEEP RENEGADE — 40 complaints
- 2023 JEEP RENEGADE — 34 complaints
- 2024 JEEP RENEGADE — 0 complaints
- 2025 JEEP RENEGADE — 0 complaints
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