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2019 Jeep Renegade
Common Problems

Ranked from 43 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
4
Medium

6 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Air Bag Deployment Failures

    20complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Air bags fail to deploy during collisions, posing a significant safety risk to passengers.

  2. 2

    Backup Camera Issues

    20complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The backup camera malfunctions or becomes inoperable, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents during reversing.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Engine Oil Leaks

    20complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Engine oil leaks occur despite regular maintenance, leading to potential engine failure and safety risks.

    $200–$1,600est. oil-leak repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    UConnect Screen Malfunction

    20complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The UConnect screen malfunctions, displaying static, blackouts, or incorrect information, affecting visibility and safety features.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Tire Wear Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Both front and rear tires show improper wear on the outside tread, often down to the steel belts.

  6. 6

    Electrical System Random Shutdown

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The radio/screen randomly turns off for no reason, affecting the driving experience.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.