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2019 Jeep Renegade recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 4 US recalls for the 2019 Jeep Renegade, and 4 in Canada. Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system.

4US recalls
0urgent recalls
80owner complaints
–overall crash rating

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US recalls (4)

Seat belts: front

2024-07-03 · campaign 24V510000 · 337,128 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.

Over-the-air fix

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

2020-09-10 · campaign 20V191000 · 319,610 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Risk and remedy

Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

Air bags

2019-06-11 · campaign 19V438000 · 869 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with the Upland trim package. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have been incorrectly calibrated.

Risk and remedy

Risk: The miscalibrated ORC may incorrectly deploy the air bags during a frontal crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC. The recall began September 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V73.

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

2019-04-10 · campaign 19V287000 · 25,004 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.

Risk and remedy

Risk: Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V42.

Canadian recalls (4)

Show 4 Canadian recalls

Label

2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-548

Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.

Seats and restraints

2024-07-03 · campaign 2024-390

Issue: On certain vehicles, the connector for the driver and/or passenger-front seat belt buckle sensor(s) could fail and cause the seat airbag(s) to deploy with too much force. Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light to display on the instrument panel or the seat belt reminder chime and warning light to stay on, even if you're buckled. Safety Risk: An airbag that deploys with too much force could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the connector for the driver and/or passenger-front seat belt buckle sensor(s).

Visual system

2020-04-06 · campaign 2020-145

Issue: On certain vehicles, the rearview camera image may be displayed even after the transmission is shifted out of reverse. This could cause a possible distraction for the driver. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to turn off within 10 seconds after shifting from reverse gear. Safety Risk: A driver that is distracted could have an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the radio software.

Airbag

2019-04-11 · campaign 2019-178 · 43 vehicles

Issue: The occupant restraint controller (ORC) may be programmed incorrectly. This could cause some safety features such as airbags and seat belt pretensioners not to function as intended in a crash. Safety Risk: Safety features that do not function as intended in a crash could create an increased risk of injuries. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the ORC software.

Owner complaints (80)

Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Renegade (9 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries reported). Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 80).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Electrical system27
Unknown or other17
Engine15
Air bags9
Power train7
Seat belts7
Service brakes6
Back over prevention4

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Jeep Renegade.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 JEEP RENEGADE SUV 4WD–4★–3★
2019 JEEP RENEGADE SUV 2WD–4★–4★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2019 Jeep Renegade version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
Renegade 2WD 1.3 L Automatic 9-spd243227$2,500
Renegade 2WD 2.4 L Automatic 9-spd223025$2,700
Renegade 4WD 1.3 L Automatic 9-spd232926$2,600
Renegade 4WD 2.4 L Automatic 9-spd212924$2,800
Renegade Trailhawk 4WD 1.3 L Automatic 9-spd222724$2,800
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.