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Jeep Renegade ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (20152025)

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

66/100

Best Year

2022 Jeep Renegade

Score 72

Weakest Year

2016 Jeep Renegade

Score 55

Every Jeep Renegade Ranked

Sorted by AutoScore. Each link opens the full year-specific report.

72
2022 Jeep RenegadeMODERATEGrade C-

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

70
2020 Jeep RenegadeMODERATEGrade C+

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)

70
2025 Jeep RenegadeMODERATEGrade C-

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)

68
2017 Jeep RenegadeMODERATEGrade C+

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

68
2019 Jeep RenegadeMODERATEGrade C+

A charming but temperamental subcompact SUV that demands attention to detail from its owner.

Top risks: Transmission System · Electrical System · Engine (Oil Consumption/Turbo)

68
2021 Jeep RenegadeMODERATEGrade C+

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

68
2024 Jeep RenegadeMODERATEGrade C+

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

62
2015 Jeep RenegadeMODERATEGrade D+

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)

62
2018 Jeep RenegadeMODERATEGrade D+

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)

62
2023 Jeep RenegadeMODERATEGrade C-

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

55
2016 Jeep RenegadeHIGH RISKGrade D+

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

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 · 45% of generations

Transmission System

Appears in 3 model years · 27% of generations

9-Speed Automatic Transmission

Appears in 3 model years · 27% of generations

Electrical System & Uconnect

Appears in 2 model years · 18% of generations

Electrical System

Appears in 2 model years · 18% of generations

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