2022 Jeep Renegade problems and complaints

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Renegade. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (14), Engine (11), Power Train (6).

Key takeaways

  • 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1450%
Engine1139%
Power Train621%
Forward Collision Avoidance518%
Air Bags414%
Seat Belts414%
Fuel/Propulsion System311%
Unknown Or Other27%
Service Brakes14%
Hydraulic14%
Visibility14%
Exterior Lighting14%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

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NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2022 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD4/54/54/53/5
2022 Jeep Renegade SUV FWD4/54/54/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Electrical System,air Bags,seat Belts - filed 2026-11-02

My 2022 Jeep Renegade continues to experience an intermittent front-passenger seat-belt warning and audible chime even when an adult passenger is properly seated and the seat belt is securely fastened. The warning activates and deactivates unpredictably. I have also experienced intermittent "Service Airbag" warnings. ...

Electrical System,air Bags,seat Belts - filed 2026-10-22

The Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Tampa, Florida dealership fraudulently marked my safety recall as completed in 2024, despite never performing the repair. I have driven this vehicle for two years believing my major airbag safety recall was addressed, when it was not. The Vancampen Motors Inc - Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge...

Engine - filed 2026-09-04

Engine oil leak. My mechanic found an engine oil leak that is very substantial. I have spoken to several other Jeep renegade owners who have stated that theirs is also leaking. These need to be checked out by an authorized deal ASAP due to the danger of fire. I smell burning all the while I am driving it and constan...

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More for the 2022 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.