2022 Jeep Renegade problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (5) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (4) · Engine (4)
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Safety recalls (2)
Structure:body:bumpers 2024-12-10 · campaign 24V918000 · 2,135 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade vehicles. The incorrect bumper reverse light assembly may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The incorrect reverse lights may have reduced visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the bumper reverse light assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D7B.
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.
Service bulletins (192)
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.
Engine 2026-10-16 · 09-026-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. low oil pressure customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination. upon further investigation symptom: the technician may find that the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc) has been set: ● p06dd - engine oil pressure control
Engine 2026-10-08 · 18-080-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. flash: powertrain control module (pcm) updates customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle may symptom: exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● p0607 - control module performance. customer
Engine 2026-10-08 · 18-080-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. flash: powertrain control module (pcm) updates customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle may symptom: exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● p0607 - control module performance. customer
Structure:body 2026-09-24 · 23-045-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. windshield wiper rattle noise customers may experience the following: symptom: ● rattle noise when the windshield wipers are active. **this bulletin involves replacing one or both front wiper arms and wiper blades**.
Power Train 2026-09-19 · 21-042-26 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. 1.5l transmission diagnosis service solution customers may experience one or more of the following: symptom: ● transmission warning light on and/or vehicle jerking. ● vehicle is not shifting correctly or has no traction. this service bulletin is to pro
Engine 2026-09-01 · 09-022-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. right engine insulator noise **customers may comment on the following:** symptom: ● metallic clicking noises when when moving the vehicle forward and reverse. **this bulletin involves replacing the right engine insulator.**
Showing the 6 most recent of 192 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-22 · Seat Belts“the courtesy chrysler jeep dodge ram tampa, florida dealership fraudulently marked my safety recall as completed in 2024, despite never performing the repair. i have driven this vehicle for two years believing my major airbag safety recall was addressed, when it was not. the vancampen motors inc - jeep, chrysler, dodge, ram in williamsport pa physi…”
2026-09-04 · Engine“engine oil leak. my mechanic found an engine oil leak that is very substantial. i have spoken to several other jeep renegade owners who have stated that theirs is also leaking. these need to be checked out by an authorized deal asap due to the danger of fire. i smell burning all the while i am driving it and constantly adding oil. mine is a 2022…”
2026-08-13 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“there is something wrong with this jeep. i keep getting collision messages four-wheel-drive pops on and off on its own and randomly states that it needs to be serviced. the jeep is hard to accelerate randomly on highway speeds going over 45. the jeep also drives like a boat despite your front end or back in issues, new tires, etc.. the oil light co…”
2026-07-21 · Engine“while having my car serviced my mechanic informed me that i have an oil leak (and told me time to get rid of it). he did some searching and found that there is a safety-related issue and to take it to a dealer for repair. i have only had this jeep barely over two years. i have been smelling the car hot while driving it or after turning it off. even…”
2026-03-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i bought this 2022 jeep renegade in 2023. upon changing the oil today (3/13/2026) my mechanic found a rear main seal leak. he stated to check for recalls/safety as this should not be happening; the car only has 54,000 miles on it. i have called a couple friends that have one and they too have leaks. is this covered for repair under a recall? also …”
2026-01-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 23,783 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2022 jeep renegade. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine upon depression of the accelerator pedal. the contact stated that the failure started occurring while driving after purchasing and picking up the vehicle from the dealer. the vehicle was taken t…”
2025-04-28 · Power Train“since may 2024, my 2022 jeep renegade sport has developed serious safety-related issues involving the fuel/propulsion system, power train, and electrical systems. specific incidents include: strong fuel vapor odor detected both inside and outside the vehicle, even when parked, raising inhalation and ignition hazard concerns. initial diagnosis of…”
2025-01-08 · Visibility · 20,239 mi“the contact owns a 2022 jeep renegade. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway a crack in the front windshield had developed. the contact indicated that the crack was located in the lower section of the passenger side of the front windshield and no objects had made contact with the windshield to cause the crack to occur…”
2024-10-22 · Electrical System · 7,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 jeep renegade. the contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the engine stop/start system failed to activate, with the message "stop/start” not charging displayed. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the intelligent battery sensor. the vehicle was re…”
2024-10-17 · Power Train · 12,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 jeep renegade. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing difficulty starting. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle shuddered, lurched, and hesitated to respond while the rpms were significantly high. the contact stated that the failure recurred w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.