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.
2020 Jeep RenegadeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 64 owner complaints about the 2020 Jeep Renegade, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 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 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Jeep Renegade has problems
64 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Engine2 crash/fire/injury
14Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
8Power train
6Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
6Seat belts4 crash/fire/injury
5Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
5Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes
2Wheels
119 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 2 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 4 |
| Air bags | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 11 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2020 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 Q2
Disc: caliper
Risk. A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk 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
2020 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
2020 Jeep Renegade safety ratings
2020 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (22.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Renegade owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
-Timing Chain. Yes it is available for inspection. The jeep Renegade with the issue is a 2020 (in serv, in August 2020) -While driving the Timing Chain broke and we lost all engine power and power steering, barely making it to the shoulder of the road without causing an accident. I have…
My 2020 Jeep Renegade has been burning a quart of oil every 1,000 miles or so. Im sure many people do not check it as consistently as i do. Burning oil im sure is hard on the spark plugs, catalitic converters, and the emissions.
Vehicle has an oil leak due to a faulty vacuum pump and gasket which is causing the vehicle to leak an excessive amount throughout the engine and other components. It was seen by a repair shop and they pinpointed the leak. This could cause an engine to stall while driving if not fixed soon which…
Own a 2020 Renegade?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.