Jeep Renegade years to avoid
The Jeep Renegade years to avoid are 2017, 2015, 2018, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2022 is the cleanest year on record.
3,470
Total complaints
14
Recall campaigns
2015–2023
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Renegade years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 921 | |
| 2015 | High complaint rate | 796 | |
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 693 | |
| 2016 | High complaint rate | 668 |
Every Renegade year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 42 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 103 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 90 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 114 | 4 | |
| 2018avoid | 693 | 2 | |
| 2017avoid | 921 | 3 | |
| 2016avoid | 668 | 2 | |
| 2015avoid | 796 | 4 |
Common questions
What are the worst Jeep Renegade years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Renegade years to avoid are 2017, 2015, 2018, 2016. The cleanest year on record is 2022.
What is the best year for the Jeep Renegade?
By complaint volume, 2022 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Renegade years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Jeep Renegade have?
Across all model years, the Renegade has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,470 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.