KnownCarProblems2019 Jeep Renegade Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Renegade, most often about the electrical (34% of complaints, typically around 9,000 miles). It is 5th of 9 Renegade model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2019 Jeep Renegade problems
Electrical
27 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles.
Supposedly some rodents or something chewed the wires in the Jeep and the evap, probably because of the soy used in the wiring. This resulted in the fuel gauged indicating it was empty even with a full tank and made it feel unsafe to drive. Not sure of how dangerous or hazardous this may have been but it was alarming…
On oct 23rd 2019 my car would not shut off it would stay in accessory mode then every warning light came on. I took it to the dealership where I leased it from on aug 6 a week later they said it was a air bag module problem. A week later they said they were having a problem locating the part. Now it has been a month…
Other or unspecified
17 complaints · 21%Engine
16 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles.
Vehicle has 5700 miles on it, the radiator ruptured a seem leak, then a leak in the auxiliary radiator and now because it overheated once (for less than a mile) the entire engine needs to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or…
Air bags
9 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles.
The contact owned a 2019 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while his daughter was at standstill at a traffic light, she was rear-ended by another vehicle. No air bags were deployed. The driver sustain neck, back, left knee injuries, and lacerations on her lip. The driver did seek medical attention at her hospital. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to make a right turn, another vehicle collided with the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that his wife sustained unknown injuries and medical attention was needed. The contact also…
Transmission
7 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact made several attempts to restart the vehicle which failed. The vehicle was towed to 495 chrysler Jeep dodge ram located at (732 rogers st, lowell, ma 01852) to be diagnosed.…
Seat belts
7 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have NHTSA campaign number: 24v510000 (air bags, seat belts) recall repair completed. The contact stated that the recall repair was completed…
Brakes
6 complaints · 8%Vehicle has less than 2000 miles and the brakes are making noise when braking. Dropped off the vehicle at the dealership to resolve the issue.
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
I was driving on i95n towards richmond va. The lights on dashboard illuminated telling me my tire pressure was low. I pulled over and checked my tire and it was flat. There was no nails. The tire is a defect from the manufacturer. I have enclosed pictures of the brand. As you can see in the pictures the tire thread is…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Jeep Renegade recalls
Seat belts: front
Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Air bags
Risk: The miscalibrated orc may incorrectly deploy the air bags during a frontal crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk: Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Jeep Renegade
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jeep Renegade?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (27 complaints, typically around 9,000 miles); other or unspecified (17 complaints); engine (16 complaints, typically around 22,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Renegade have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 3, 2024 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Jeep Renegade?
- It is 5th of 9 Renegade model years by number of complaints, with 80 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.