Jeep Renegade ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2011–2025)
Side-by-side AutoScores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Jeep Renegade we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Renegade across generations.
Average AutoScore
63/100
Best Year
2022 Jeep Renegade
Score 72
Weakest Year
2011 Jeep Renegade
Score 35
Every Jeep Renegade Ranked
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A characterful choice for adventurous spirits, but one that demands a diligent owner and a tolerance for its quirks.
Top risks: ZF9-Speed Automatic Transmission · Electrical System & Infotainment · 1.3L MultiAir Turbo Engine
A quirky and capable compact SUV that demands vigilant maintenance and a tolerance for potential powertrain and electrical frustrations.
Top risks: 9-Speed Automatic Transmission · Electrical System & Infotainment · Engine (1.3L Turbo / 2.4L Tigershark)
A charming compact SUV, but one that demands a watchful eye and a readiness for potential electrical and transmission quirks early in its life.
Top risks: Electrical/Infotainment System · Automatic Transmission (9-Speed) · Engine Components (1.3L Turbo)
A charming but mechanically risky compact SUV that demands careful vetting to avoid financial pain.
Top risks: Transmission (9-Speed Automatic) · Engine (1.4L MultiAir and 2.4L Tigershark) · Electrical System
A charming but temperamental subcompact SUV that demands attention to detail from its owner.
Top risks: Transmission System · Electrical System · Engine (Oil Consumption/Turbo)
A quirky, capable compact SUV that demands a proactive owner and a dedicated maintenance budget.
Top risks: Engine Oil Consumption · Transmission Shifting Issues · Electrical and Infotainment Gremlins
A charmer with a personality, but its mechanical and electrical quirks demand a cautious approach and an informed ownership strategy.
Top risks: Transmission System · Electrical System & Infotainment · Engine (1.3L Turbo) & Related Components
A charming but mechanically fragile first-year attempt at a compact Jeep that demands cautious consideration and a deep understanding of its common faults.
Top risks: Transmission System · Electrical System & Uconnect · Engine Oil Consumption (2.4L Tigershark)
A charismatic compact SUV with significant reliability caveats that demand thorough pre-purchase scrutiny.
Top risks: Transmission (9-speed Automatic) · Electrical System & Infotainment · Engine (2.4L Tigershark MultiAir)
An adventurous spirit that may come with significant mechanical and electrical headaches.
Top risks: 9-Speed Automatic Transmission · Electrical System & Infotainment · 1.3L Turbo Engine Longevity
A charmer with a troubled heart; proceed only if you're prepared for potential mechanical and electrical drama.
Top risks: 9-Speed Automatic Transmission · 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir Engine · Electrical System & Uconnect
A theoretical quagmire of mechanical and electrical woes, best avoided even in concept.
Top risks: CVT Transmission · Electrical System · Suspension & Steering Components
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Problems That Follow the Renegade Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Electrical System & Infotainment
Appears in 5 model years · 42% of generations
Electrical System
Appears in 3 model years · 25% of generations
Transmission System
Appears in 3 model years · 25% of generations
9-Speed Automatic Transmission
Appears in 3 model years · 25% of generations
Electrical System & Uconnect
Appears in 2 model years · 17% of generations
Renegade vs. the Competition
Head-to-head reliability comparisons with the Renegade's main rivals.
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