A low-complaint late Renegade
The 2020 Renegade has about 100 complaints per 100,000 sold. Scattered oil use and screen complaints.
Updated November 2026 · based on 64 owner complaints and 3 recalls
102 70% below the Renegade average
3 free to fix at a dealer
Every Renegade year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Screen and camera faults
The touch screen or backup camera goes blank.
Fix: Screen $500 to $1,200
Electrical system
Recalls
A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2020 Jeep Renegade
- Test the screen and backup camera.Infotainment screens on these cars can freeze, reboot or go black. On many cars the backup camera and climate controls run through the same screen.14 of the 64 owner complaints about the 2020 Renegade involve the electrical system (22%).
- Check the oil level.Some engines burn or thin their oil. A low or high level, a gas smell on the dipstick or blue smoke are warning signs, and regular oil changes show the engine was looked after.22 of the 64 owner complaints about the 2020 Renegade involve the engine (34%).
Questions
Is the 2020 Jeep Renegade reliable?
A low-complaint late Renegade. The 2020 Renegade has about 100 complaints per 100,000 sold. Scattered oil use and screen complaints.
How many recalls does the 2020 Jeep Renegade have?
3 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Jeep dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2020 Jeep Renegade problems?
Screen and camera faults.
Crash rating shown for the 2020 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.