2019 Jeep Renegade problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (16) · Engine (9) · Service Brakes (6)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
22 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Seat Belts:front 2024-07-03 · campaign 24V510000 · 337,128 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2020-09-10 · campaign 20V191000 · 319,610 vehicles
Defect: 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 Fe
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.
Air Bags 2019-06-11 · campaign 19V438000 · 869 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module 2019-04-10 · campaign 19V287000 · 25,004 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (328)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-03-04 · S1408000384 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Electrical System 2026-02-14 · S1408000384 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Electrical System 2025-12-12 · 08-394-25 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
telematics box module (tbm) backup battery replacement when dtc b1e21 is present technicians may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● b1e21-96 - backup battery component internal failure.
Electrical System 2025-12-10 · 9100734 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if the dtc b1e21-96: backup battery-component internal failure is active and customer states popup message will show at the radio: "battery of uconnect box requires service. sos call and related functions may be unavailable. please visit an authorized dealer." please do not replace the tbm module, o
Electrical System 2025-12-05 · 08-394-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
telematics box module (tbm) backup battery replacement when dtc b1e21 is present echnicians may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● b1e21-96 - backup battery component internal failure
Power Train 2025-10-02 · 21-040-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
948te transmission reaction shaft service bushing kit customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● p1db7-00 - torque converter clutch performance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 328 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-17 · Electrical System“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.…”
2026-08-27 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 50,079 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2019 jeep renegade. the contact stated that while the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, smoke began to emerge from the engine compartment. the contact's daughter immediately pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. when the police arrived, the vehicle caught fire. the fire departme…”
2026-08-05 · Visibility/Wiper“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 me. sometimes when backing the parking brake will e…”
2026-05-08 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“i was involved in a car accident where the driver lost control of the vehicle during this disaster we were struck by an 18 wheeler. then hit numerous of trees and bushes totaling out the vehicle i was in…”
2026-03-02 · Unknown Or Other“after purchasing my vehicle, the radio screen started glitching & blinking. now, the screen is total black, but the radio still plays. this should be a safety recall because the backup camera do not show, the temperatures or anything. will you please respond because i need this fixed a.s.a.p.…”
2026-02-13 · Engine“widespread vehicle air pump failure in jeep renegade is causing significant oil leakage and results in unsafe vehicle failure. this is reported across multiple forums as well as my own vehicle, which became disabled on the interstate. upon inspection dealers are noting no oil even with scheduled oil changes and recommending full replacement of pump…”
2026-02-13 · Electrical System“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 only recommending 100% replacement at cost of drive…”
2026-01-16 · Air Bags · 28,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2019 jeep renegade. the contact stated that while driving around a blind corner, when another vehicle started merging into the contact's lane, the contact avoided a crash with the vehicle however crashed into a ditch. the contact stated that the vehicle landed on the passenger's side, and there was a passenger seated in the front…”
2025-12-22 · Seat Belts“am writing to formally report multiple serious issues with my 2019 jeep renegade (vin: [xxx] ). i take good care of my vehicle, but it has been experiencing rough shifts, lurching and jerking during acceleration, loud noises from the engine or transmission, hesitation, unexpected power loss, and it frequently displays a warning that the license pla…”
2025-12-16 · Vehicle Speed Control“the uconnect screen has gone completely black. the uconnect screen in this vehicle controls every feature on the vehicle. it controls my speedometer. this feature is now stuck in canadian reading so i can't tell how fast i am driving. this controls my millage. again it is in canadian milage, i don't know how many miles i have on my vehicle. t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.