AI Damage2020 Jeep Renegade: common problems
Owners of the 2020 Jeep Renegade filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. The maker issued 321 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 63
- involving a crash
- 10
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 321
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 35% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 22% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 13% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 10% of all complaints
- 5 Seat belts 10% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 8% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 8% of all complaints
- 8 Visibility 3% of all complaints
- Engine: 22 complaints (35% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Electrical system: 14 complaints (22% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 144.
- Powertrain: 8 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 35.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 6 complaints (10% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Seat belts: 6 complaints (10% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.3 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 63 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 1 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 1 | 144 |
| Powertrain | 8 | 0 | 35 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 27 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 15 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Infotainment system is highly defective even after replacement. The screen goes black, shows white lines and you're left unable to use your backup camera! After doing research this problem stems all the way back to 2016 renegades with the same system.
I was in an head on colisin and neither of my front airbags deployed
The air bags did not deploy, and the seat belts failed to restrain the contact and her two minor children, seated in the rear passenger's and driver's side seats. The contact's child, who was sitting in the rear passenger's seat, was thrown into the trunk upon impact.
The driver side seat belt failed immediately after first impact to concrete barrier on front driver side the vehicle was then forced back across the highway where it hit the concrete barrier on the right side of the vehicle and was then forced back across the highway where the vehicle came to a stop but only after the…
The Jeep bounced back so hard it jerked my head. The Jeep was leaking fluid, and the frame bent with body damaged. It had to be towed to the body shop. I am 100% sure that my foot was NOT on the accelerator. This could have been a fatality if I was on the road with other cars. Please investigate, I feel unsafe.
seatbelts did not stop me from hitting the dashboard/steering wheel when car hit us from behind
The air bags did not deploy and the vehicle was towed from the crash site. The contact and his passenger both had to be transported to the hospital with severe bruises caused by the seatbelts. A police report was filed.
The vehicle would suddenly stall at various speeds, however, the vehicle would restart. The check oil warning light illuminated. The contact stated that a few days after, while turning right at approximately 10 mph into the gas station the vehicle suddenly stalled again causing the vehicle then to roll backwards into…
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 773 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 37% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Renegade has 154 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 63, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Mis-Machined Engine Block
- When long block is received, inspection needs to be performed per SOL S2609000010 before the repair begins
If the block machining is not complete according to information in SOL, a new long block will need to be ordered.
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
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…
- Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present Technicians may…
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…
- 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…
- Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present echnicians may experience…
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…
- 948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator…
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…
- Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders
Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order a "68" part number for New unsold units only.
- Exterior Front Lamps Condensation Clearing Procedure *Some customers may report that on occasion vehicle…
Exterior Front Lamps Condensation Clearing Procedure *Some customers may report that on occasion vehicle exterior front lamps (headlamps, fog lamps, grille lamps, logo lamps or signature lamps) assemblies are fogged…
- Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges…
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
- Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges…
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
- Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders
NHTSA lists 321 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Jeep Renegade?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, electrical system, powertrain. Total complaints: 63. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: infotainment or screen glitches (22%), warning lights, check engine (21%), stalls while driving (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Jeep Renegade?
NHTSA lists 321 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2020 Jeep Renegade from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2020 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.