DecodedCarsJeep Renegade
9 model years from 2015 to 2023, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2015–2023
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- 1.3L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 26–27 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2023)
- Recalls
- 13 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2017 (566)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 8,189 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2023 Renegade in brief
The 2023 Jeep Renegade is a small SUV offered with a 1.3L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 167 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 101-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,190 lb (2.5l 4dr SUV 4WD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 29 highway), 4% better than the 2023 small SUV average of 25 MPG, for an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Jeep Renegade has 9 model years in our data, from 2015 to 2023, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2022 at 27 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 26 to 27 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (853), electrical system (604), power train (423).
Buying used? 2023 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2017 is the year to avoid.
2019 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 13 campaigns and 2,210 owner complaints.
How the 2015 Renegade compares
The 2015 Jeep Renegade is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (1.4L 4-cyl turbo and 2.4L 4-cyl) and all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 167 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 101-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,190 lb (Sport/Latitude/Limited 4X4).
About the Jeep Renegade
The Jeep Renegade is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Stellantis under their Jeep marque. It was first shown to the public in March 2014 at the Geneva Motor Show and production started in late August of that year. The Renegade is the smallest vehicle currently marketed by Jeep, until the arrival of the Avenger. It slots between the Avenger and the Compass. It is based on the FCA Small Wide 4×4 platform, which is also shared with other FCA models, including those from Fiat and Alfa Romeo brands.
From the Wikipedia article "Jeep Renegade", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2023 Renegade pros & cons
Full 2023 details →What's good
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- Few owner complaints20 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 65 for similar models.
Watch out for
- Higher rollover riskNHTSA estimates a 22.8% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
Best and worst years to buy used
2023 Renegade
20 owner complaints · 2 recalls
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2017 Renegade
566 owner complaints · 3 recalls · 5 fire reports · 23 crash reports
Most reported: Engine
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 9 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Renegade changes by model year
- 2022
- Engine dropped: 2.4L 4-cyl
- 2020
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 4 stars overall
- 2019
- Engine added: 1.3L 4-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 1.4L 4-cyl turbo
- 2018
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 4 stars overall
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 9 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.3L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 166.9 in | 3,190 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 20 |
| 2022 | 1.3L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 166.9 in | 3,190 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 27 |
| 2021 | 1.3L 4-cyl turbo, 2.4L 4-cyl | 27 MPG | 166.9 in | 3,190 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 67 |
| 2020 | 1.3L 4-cyl turbo, 2.4L 4-cyl | 27 MPG | 166.9 in | 3,490 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 63 |
| 2019 | 1.3L 4-cyl turbo, 2.4L 4-cyl | 27 MPG | 166.9 in | 3,190 lb | Not rated | 4 | 80 |
| 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 2.4L 4-cyl | 26 MPG | 166.9 in | 3,190 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 444 |
| 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 2.4L 4-cyl | 26 MPG | 166.9 in | 3,190 lb | Not rated | 3 | 566 |
| 2016 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 2.4L 4-cyl | 27 MPG | 166.9 in | 3,190 lb | Not rated | 1 | 431 |
| 2015 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 2.4L 4-cyl | 27 MPG | 166.9 in | 3,190 lb | Not rated | 3 | 512 |
Alternatives to the 2023 Renegade
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime | 38 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2023 Ford Bronco | 20 MPG | Not rated | 18 |
| 2023 Kia Seltos | 31 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2023 Jeep Compass | 27 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2023 Hyundai Kona | 32 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jeep. How we calculate this →