Compact SUVs · BU generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 8 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,663 to own, including $5,098 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Jeep Renegade.
Reliability
8/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$5,098
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,556
27 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$8,925
$7,854 – $9,996, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
512
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler
Daystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to June 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
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Of the years we rate, the 2019 scores best (56/100) and the 2017 worst (4/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 55/100 |
| 2022 | 45/100 |
| 2021 | 49/100 |
| 2020 | 46/100 |
| 2019 | 56/100 |
| 2018 | 7/100 |
| 2017 | 4/100 |
| 2016 | 9/100 |
| 2015 | 8/100 |
Yes. It scores 8 out of 100, among the least reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 8 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 512 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $5,098 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $14,663 over 5 years: $2,009 in lost value, $5,098 in repairs and $7,556 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $8,925 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2019 scores best (56/100) and the 2017 worst (4/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.