repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2019 Jeep RenegadeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 80 owner complaints about the 2019 Jeep Renegade, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-510 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Happy picture pages, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Jeep Renegade has problems
80 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
27Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
15Engine3 crash/fire/injury
9Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
7Power train1 crash/fire/injury
7Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
6Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Back over prevention
3Exterior lighting
3Seats
1910 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 27 | 1 |
| Engine | 15 | 3 |
| Air bags | 9 | 6 |
| Power train | 7 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 |
| 10 other systems | 19 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2019 Jeep Renegade recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Air bags
Risk. The miscalibrated ORC may incorrectly deploy the air bags during a frontal crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk. Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Renegade year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Renegade median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Jeep Renegade safety ratings
2019 JEEP RENEGADE SUV 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Renegade owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My Screen went out on my Jeep renegade a few years after I bought it new. I brought it up to Mopar and they did nothing. I do not have a backup camera due to this. Not having a backup camera maker driving more difficult. I have read 1,000's of people with same issue.
Due to the rear camera not working due to a software issue for over a year now I can't adjust my wipers during the rain. I can't turn on or off the lights or anything else that is controlled by the screen, it doesn't work due to software issue. Since I can't use my camera I can't see things behind…
Infotainment Console system crashes and has definite Failure which causes driver to lose visibility of climate controls and other safety features like backup camera settings and controls, this issue is reported amongst a widespread amount of Jeep renegade 2019 owners and after inspection dealer is…
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