Compact SUVs · BU generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 7 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $15,680 to own, including $5,276 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Jeep Renegade.
Reliability
7/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$5,276
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
26 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$11,366
$10,002 – $12,730, estimate
Recalls
2
on record
Owner complaints
444
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 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module
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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 7 out of 100, among the least reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 7 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 444 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $5,276 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $15,680 over 5 years: $2,558 in lost value, $5,276 in repairs and $7,846 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $11,366 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2019 scores best (56/100) and the 2017 worst (4/100).
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.