Model year record

2020 Jeep Renegade

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 108 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V510000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
337,128
Reported to NHTSA
2024-07-03
Owners notified
2024-08-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V191000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
319,610
Reported to NHTSA
2020-09-10
Owners notified
2020-04-27

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V909000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,353
Reported to NHTSA
2019-12-19
Owners notified
2020-03-19

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.

Safety risk

A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE8.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine267,000 mi
Electrical system1720,000 mi
Unknown or other173,200 mi
Fuel/propulsion system7
Air bags611,900 mi
Power train620,000 mi
Seat belts648,577 mi
Vehicle speed control565 mi
Exterior lighting210,598 mi
Service brakes265 mi
Steering2
Suspension2
Visibility/wiper29,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings1
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking141,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission124,813 mi
Structure150,000 mi
Tires1
Tires: tread/belt125,000 mi
Wheels1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs116,200 mi

The 2019 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.