2020 Jeep RENEGADE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2020 Jeep RENEGADE has 90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (23% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2020 jeep renegade. the vehicle would suddenly stall at various speeds, however, the vehicle would restart. the check oil warning light illuminated. the contact stated that a few days after, while turning right at approximately 10 mph into the gas station the vehicle suddenly . ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 13 crash reports 15 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

21 complaints

23%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 JEEP RENEGADE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE CHECK OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FEW DAYS AFTER, WHILE TURNING RIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH INTO THE GAS STATION THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY
• ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, TRAVELING AROUND 45-60 MPH, THE ENGINE WENT INTO WHAT WAS DESCRIBED AS "LIMP MODE" AND THE SPEED DECREASED TO 20 MPH WITH THE TACH READING ~6500 AND WAS NOT ABLE TO ATTAIN AND MAINTAIN SAFE TRAVELING SPEEDS. THE FIRST THREE OCCASIONS WERE ON A RURAL ROAD, TWICE IN A SLI
• CAMSHAFT PCV-(PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE) DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY=(IN WRONG DIRECTION). ASKING FOR A RECALL. CAN CAUSE ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF LOW IDLE AND IMPROPER VACUM IN BRAKES CAUSING THEM TO FAIL.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 JEEP RENEGADE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE CHECK OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FEW DAYS AFTER, WHILE TURNING RIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH INTO THE GAS STATION THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

14 complaints

16%

• My 2020 Jeep Renegade would not shut off the evening of 6/22/21. The Jeep Road Service tech tried unhooking the battery but that did not shut it down. He thought that holding the key fob directly over /on the push start button it would shut it down. It did not. He then, at the suggestion of my f
• The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle off and exiting the vehicle, it was later discovered that the vehicle was still running. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who disconnected the battery and reset the vehicle to correct the problem. The c
• Went to pass someone car wouldn’t shift or pick up in speed several times, on interstate as well as on highways. Expressed concern to dealer, didn’t perform testing, cleared codes. Getting gas, vehicle didn’t recognize shut off gas spilled everywhere all over the vehicle and the parking lot Today s

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“My 2020 Jeep Renegade would not shut off the evening of 6/22/21. The Jeep Road Service tech tried unhooking the battery but that did not shut it down. He thought that holding the key fob directly over /on the push start button it would shut it down. It did not. He then, at the suggestion of my f”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

12 complaints

13%

• I WAS PARK AT A PUBLIC PARKING SPOT(POST OFFICE) WAITING FOR MY FRIEND, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. WHEN MY FRIEND GOT TO MY CAR, I PRESS THE BRAKE TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSED. IT REVERSED ABOUT 3 FEET AND SUDDENLY STOP. I WENT AND PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND SWITCH IT TO DRIVE AND IT WONT GO FORWARD E
• Was driving and entering onto a freeway going about 40-50mph. I was able to reach 60 mph on freeway. All of a sudden the thing where car shuts off when stopped at light that came on and then check engine light and then had to slow down however after slowing I was not able to go above 40 mph and had
• Three times this month while driving my jeep the car stalls and a bunch of warning lights comes on. It’s always in the middle of traffic and can be a hazard while driving

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I WAS PARK AT A PUBLIC PARKING SPOT(POST OFFICE) WAITING FOR MY FRIEND, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. WHEN MY FRIEND GOT TO MY CAR, I PRESS THE BRAKE TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSED. IT REVERSED ABOUT 3 FEET AND SUDDENLY STOP. I WENT AND PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND SWITCH IT TO DRIVE AND IT WONT GO FORWARD E”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

7 complaints

• The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle off and exiting the vehicle, it was later discovered that the vehicle was still running. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who disconnected the battery and reset the vehicle to correct the problem. The c
• The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the vehicle was jerking without warning. The contact’s husband who is a mechanic informed her that the transmission was slipping. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they failed to provide a diagnost
• Problem began on 1/1/22. I was out running errands when vehicle lost acceleration power, check engine light came on followed by a service transmission light. My vehicle is less than a year old with under 8000 miles on it and is regularly maintained. There is no foreseeable reason for it to be havin

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle off and exiting the vehicle, it was later discovered that the vehicle was still running. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who disconnected the battery and reset the vehicle to correct the problem. The c”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

6 complaints

• seatbelts did not stop me from hitting the dashboard/steering wheel when car hit us from behind
• The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and approaching a stop light, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The contact stated that the seat belt tightened causing a bruise. The contact was able to pull over. The contact attempted several times to jump
• FRONT PASSENGER ANCHER PRETENSIONER(FAILED)

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“seatbelts did not stop me from hitting the dashboard/steering wheel when car hit us from behind”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 90 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 JEEP RENEGADE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE CHECK OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FEW DAYS AFTER, WHILE TURNING RIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH INTO THE GAS STATION THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: My 2020 Jeep Renegade would not shut off the evening of 6/22/21. The Jeep Road Service tech tried unhooking the battery but that did not shut it down. He thought that holding the key fob directly over /on the push start button it would shut it down. It did not. He then, at the suggestion of my f
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: I WAS PARK AT A PUBLIC PARKING SPOT(POST OFFICE) WAITING FOR MY FRIEND, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. WHEN MY FRIEND GOT TO MY CAR, I PRESS THE BRAKE TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSED. IT REVERSED ABOUT 3 FEET AND SUDDENLY STOP. I WENT AND PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND SWITCH IT TO DRIVE AND IT WONT GO FORWARD E
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle off and exiting the vehicle, it was later discovered that the vehicle was still running. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who disconnected the battery and reset the vehicle to correct the problem. The c
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)