AI Damage2022 Jeep Renegade: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Jeep Renegade filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 192 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 27
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 192
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 48% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 41% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 22% of all complaints
- 4 Forward collision avoidance 19% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 11% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 11% of all complaints
- 7 Seat belts 11% of all complaints
- 8 Visibility 4% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 13 complaints (48% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 74.
- Engine: 11 complaints (41% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 18.
- Powertrain: 6 complaints (22% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 13.
- Forward collision avoidance: 5 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 complaints (11% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
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
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 27 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 13 | 0 | 74 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 | 18 |
| Powertrain | 6 | 0 | 13 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 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.
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.
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.
The oil light comes on even when all light is changed it goes in limp mode, which is dangerous the vehicle keeps requiring software updates. It’s not a very good model to be driving and it’s unsafe on a highway and it’s very expensive just to even be looked at for diagnostic yet alone repairing it and so far from…
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.
Also the engine stalls when I try to take off, jerking and stalling. I know this isn't normal for this car to act like this. It will also stall or jerk sometimes while driving it. I will have this car two years this April 2026. I love the car but not with safety issues. Please fix this for all owners.
Initial diagnosis of leaking transmission fluid under the vehicle (later reclassified as engine oil), with ongoing erratic shifting, severe throttle lag, and violent shaking at highway speeds. Electrical system failures including odometer flashing, GPS malfunctions, and false collision warning system alerts.
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. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who indicated that the windshield needed to be replaced.
No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the intelligent battery sensor. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that he also owns a 2023 Jeep Renegade that had experienced the same failure.
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 1,125 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Renegade has 154 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 27, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 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: ●…
- 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…
- 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**.
- 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…
- 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…
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market
Missing Hood Silencer Pad Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Hood silencer pad is missing. This bulletin is involves installing a hood silencer pad.
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market
High Pressure Fuel Pump Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0087-00…
- 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.
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market
ENGINE – 1.5 GSE T4 MHEV - Malfunction Indication Light (MIL) P0016 Customers must experience a MIL illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P0016…
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market
1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service Solution Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● Transmission warning light on and/or vehicle jerking. ● Vehicle is not shifting correctly or has no traction This…
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market
Clutch Actuator Cylinder Motor Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P2787-00 Clutch…
NHTSA lists 192 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 2022 Jeep Renegade?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, powertrain. Total complaints: 27. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (37%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (19%), jerking, harsh shifts (19%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Jeep Renegade?
NHTSA lists 192 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 2022 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 2022 models
Read also
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.