How reliable is the Jeep Renegade?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Jeep Renegade passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 26,264 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 79.5%.
Jeep Renegade reliability by year
How the Jeep Renegade performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 75% | – |
| 2016 | 79.5% | – |
| 2017 | 84.1% | 66,979 km |
| 2018 | 86.3% | 59,022 km |
| 2019 | 91% | 53,026 km |
| 2020 | 92.9% | 54,552 km |
| 2021 | 92.8% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Jeep Renegade as a model. The reliability of any individual Jeep Renegade also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Jeep Renegade reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Jeep Renegade passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 80%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Jeep Renegade?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3% of inspections); A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.9% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.3% of inspections); Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (1.3% of inspections); A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (1.2% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Jeep Renegade?
For a typical Jeep Renegade, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Jeep Renegade before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.