2020 Jeep Renegade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jeep Renegade. The most-reported areas: Engine (22), Electrical System (14), Unknown Or Other (12).
Key takeaways
- 64 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 34% |
| Electrical System | 14 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 19% |
| Power Train | 8 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 8% |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% |
| Tires | 2 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2020 Jeep Renegade
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| 2020 Jeep Renegade SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Equipment - filed 2026-10-27
Infoentainent center screem going blank all the time they tell me that I need a "factory" radio replacement there been so many complaints about this problem and other with stellantis products. They know about it but refuse to fix it . There needs to a recall on all stellantis products. Like 2020 Renegade delaminatio...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-21
-Timing Chain. Yes it is available for inspection. The jeep Renegade with the issue is a 2020 (in serv, in August 2020) -While driving the Timing Chain broke and we lost all engine power and power steering, barely making it to the shoulder of the road without causing an accident. I have meticulously cared for this car...
Electrical System - filed 2026-03-28
Infotainment system is highly defective even after replacement. The screen goes black, shows white lines and you're left unable to use your backup camera! After doing research this problem stems all the way back to 2016 renegades with the same system.
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More for the 2020 Jeep Renegade
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.