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2023 Jeep Renegade

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2023 models.

Class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Body styles: 2.5l 4dr SUV 4WD, 2.5l 4WD SUV FWD, Trailhawk 4X4
Engines: 1.3L 4-cyl turbo
Horsepower: 177 hp
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Regular Gasoline
MPG (best): 26 combined · 23 city / 29 hwy
Length: 166.9 in
Curb weight: 3,025–3,490 lb
NHTSA rating: ★★★★★
Recalls: 2 campaigns

Pros & cons

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.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 14 similar 2023 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

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.

What changed for 2023

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2022 Renegade — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2022; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2022 Renegade →

Trims, performance & features

Engine177 hp1.3L turbo 4-cyl

DriveAWD/4WD

Trims

Latitude, UplandAltitudeTrailhawk

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard

Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard

Forward collision warningStandard

Blind-spot monitoringStandard

Rear cross-traffic alertStandard

Rear automatic brakingStandard

Lane departure warningStandard

Lane keeping assistStandard

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsOptional

Keyless startStandard

LED headlightsYes

Built in: Melfi, Italy

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 3 2023 Renegade configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
2.5l 4dr SUV 4WD	166.9 in	71.3 in	65.7 in	101.2 in	60.6 / 60.6 in	3,190 lb	60/40
2.5l 4WD SUV FWD	166.9 in	71.3 in	65.7 in	101.2 in	60.6 / 60.6 in	3,025 lb	60/40
Trailhawk 4X4	166.9 in	71.3 in	66.9 in	101.2 in	60.6 / 60.6 in	3,490 lb	60/40

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Renegade 4WD	1.3L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	23 / 29 / 26	+4%	$2,600	347
Renegade Trailhawk 4WD	1.3L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 27 / 24	-4%	$2,800	372

5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

5/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $1,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

25 MPG2023 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2023 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

Version	Overall	Frontal	Driver / passenger	Side	Side pole	Rollover	Rollover risk
2023 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	4★ / 4★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	22.8%

StandardElectronic stability control

OptionalForward collision warning

StandardLane departure warning

Frontal crash test — 2023 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Side crash test — 2023 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2023 small SUVs

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2023 Jeep Renegade (this car)	26 MPG	★★★★★	2
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

Recalls (2)

Structure › Body › Bumpers · Dec 10, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V918000 · 2,135 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade vehicles. The incorrect bumper reverse light assembly may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The incorrect reverse lights may have reduced visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the bumper reverse light assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D7B.

Seat Belts › Front · Jul 3, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V510000 · 337,128 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2023 Jeep Renegade is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

20Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

0Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

0Injuries reported

13,000 miTypical mileage at failure

Electrical System9

Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings5

Seat Belts5

Air Bags4

Engine3

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking2

Power Train2

Unknown Or Other2

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2023 Jeep Renegade buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Electrical System — 9 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 5 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
Seat Belts — 5 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 13,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2023 Jeep Renegade. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Renegade years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2022 Renegade	27	166.9 in	★★★★★	2	27
2021 Renegade	27	166.9 in	★★★★★	2	67
2020 Renegade	27	166.9 in	★★★★★	3	63
2019 Renegade	27	166.9 in	Not rated	4	80
2018 Renegade	26	166.9 in	★★★★★	2	444
2017 Renegade	26	166.9 in	★★★★★	3	566
2016 Renegade	27	166.9 in	★★★★★	1	431
2015 Renegade	27	166.9 in	Not rated	3	512

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jeep. How we calculate this →