2022 Jeep Renegade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Renegade. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (12), Engine (11), Power Train (6).
Key takeaways
- 26 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.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 46% |
| Engine | 11 | 42% |
| Power Train | 6 | 23% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 19% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 4% |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| 2022 Jeep Renegade SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
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...
Electrical System,engine,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-08-13
There is something wrong with this jeep. I keep getting collision messages four-wheel-drive pops on and off on its own and randomly states that it needs to be serviced. The Jeep is hard to accelerate randomly on highway speeds going over 45. The Jeep also drives like a boat despite your front end or back in issues, new...
Engine - filed 2026-07-21
While having my car serviced my mechanic informed me that I have an oil leak (and told me time to get rid of it). He did some searching and found that there is a safety-related issue and to take it to a dealer for repair. I have only had this jeep barely over two years. I have been smelling the car hot while driving it...
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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.