Compact SUVs · BU generation
Good choice About average
It scores 56 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,571 to own, including $2,242 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Jeep Renegade.
Reliability
56/100
About average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,242
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,556
27 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$12,319
$10,841 – $13,797, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
80
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 2017-2024 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.
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
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.
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.
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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 |
Not especially. It scores 56 out of 100, about average for compact and small SUVs.
It scores 56 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,242 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $12,571 over 5 years: $2,773 in lost value, $2,242 in repairs and $7,556 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $12,319 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2019 scores best (56/100) and the 2017 worst (4/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.