Jeep Renegade electrical problems, 2016–2023
488 of the 1,691 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Jeep Renegade 2016–2023 name the electrical system (NHTSA’s “Electrical System” heading — wiring, modules, batteries, charging, infotainment and driver displays — NHTSA's broadest heading). The loudest years: 2017 (149), 2018 (132), 2016 (119). Filed under the same heading across these years: 5 manufacturer bulletins, 3 recall campaigns. Every figure is a linked federal record; none is a failure rate, none a repair cost, and none a verdict on one car.
Jeep Renegade electrical problems by model year
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsOne row per model year on file, newest first. A year marked in depth has its own page: the complaints, the owners’ words and every document under this heading for that year.
| Model year | Complaints naming the electrical system | Share of the year’s | Typically at | On file under the heading | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 50% | — | 62 TSBs | the year → |
| 2022 | 12 | 46% | — | 76 TSBs | the year → |
| 2021 | 26 | 39% | — | 121 TSBs | the year → |
| 2020 | 14 | 23% | — | 154 TSBs | the year → |
| 2019 | 26 | 33% | — | 162 TSBs · 1 recall | the year → |
| 2018 in depth | 132 | 30% | 20k | 107 TSBs · 1 recall | the record → |
| 2017 in depth | 149 | 26% | 38k | 77 TSBs · 1 recall | the record → |
| 2016 in depth | 119 | 28% | 40k | 152 TSBs | the record → |
Two things the counts carry that are not the car: how many of each year were sold, and how long each has been on the road — an older year out-counts a newer one before anything is wrong with it. The share column is the honest comparison across years: what part of that year’s complaints named the electrical system. Nothing here is a rate.
When the electrical complaints were filed, and at what mileage
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled per calendar year, every model year together: 2016: 9 · 2017: 23 · 2018: 30 · 2019: 91 · 2020: 74 · 2021: 43 · 2022: 32 · 2023: 33 · 2024: 67 · 2025: 62 · 2026: 24
Across the model years, half of the 227 owners who gave an odometer reading reported the electrical problem between 9,000 and 53,000 miles. A median of reports, not the life of a part.
In owners’ own words
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, about the electrical system, from the model years with the most to say. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed; unverified reports — what was said, not a finding that it was true.
The 9-speed transmission causes the vehicle to lunge forward causing the vehicle to be unsafe. I would have rear end a dodge ram truck at a stop light; if my foot was not firmly on the brake. The lunging forward, and hard shifting happens randomly primarily on the downshifting, and when it's cold out.
Extreme hesitation upon acceleration and nearly stopping while trying to enter a freeway, twice. Key fob issues, auto start issues, radio and blue tooth issues, tire pressure gauge reading issues. First service visit I was told it was just in need of a computer rest. Second visit they said they found nothing wrong with it.
Takata recall my car will not accelerate at times and I almost got hit today I was pressing the gas at a light turning left and my car wouldn't accelerate and my passenger freaked out thinking we were going to get hit, the gas pedal went down and then my car kinda of jumped and finally accelerated but it's delayed very often especially…
Radio / entertainment center does not power on with automobile - intermittently. After 2-3 minutes of driving the unit powers on. While it is off, all physical controls in the center console (volume, temperature adjustment, etc.) are non-responsive
2016 Jeep Renegade trailhawk loss of power accelerating from a stopped position, turning/merging into traffic form a slowed/stopped position, vehicle stopping up hill. 13,200 miles the 'check engine' light on, engine powered down twice when pulling out from a stop & turning left w/ slight incline, once going straight across a 2-lane hwy…
What is on file about the electrical system, across the years
Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsRecall campaigns filed under this heading, any model year
- 19V287000 HighApr 10, 2019 · 25,004 vehicles
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.
- 18V524000 HighAug 9, 2018 · 12,779 vehicles
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
- 17V485000 MinorAug 2, 2017 · 3,002 vehicles
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles. Due to a software issue, multiple malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
5 manufacturer bulletins filed under this heading, any model year
- May 6, 2026
- Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Vehicle Does Not Operate In Electric Mode And/Or Reverse Gear Is Unavailable Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● The vehicle does not operate in electric mode. ● Reverse gear is not available.
- Mar 4, 2026
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
- Dec 12, 2025
- Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● B1E21-96 - Backup Battery Component Internal Failure.
- Dec 10, 2025
- If the DTC B1E21-96: Backup Battery-Component Internal Failure is active and customer states Popup message will show at the radio: "Battery of Uconnect Box requires service. SOS call and related functions may be unavailable. Please visit an authorized dealer." PLEASE do not Replace the TBM module, only replace TBM Internal Battery (inside Telematics Box Module) and order PN68493347
- Sep 16, 2025
- Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order a "68" part number for New unsold units only.
Every one filed under the heading is listed. Quote the document number at a service desk — it is a diagnosis the maker has already written down.
Other systems with a record on the Jeep Renegade
Source: the same filesEvery system, every model year: Jeep Renegade problems by year →
Common questions
Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communicationsWhich Jeep Renegade years have the most electrical complaints?
2017, 149; 2018, 132; 2016, 119. Raw counts, and an older year has had longer to collect them; by share of each year's own complaints the loudest is the 2023 (50%).
Is there a recall for the electrical system on the Jeep Renegade?
Yes — 3 campaigns are filed under this heading across these model years: 19V287000 (2019), 18V524000 (2018), 17V485000 (2017). A recall is matched by VIN, and applies to specific years; check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
When do electrical problems show up on the Jeep Renegade?
Owners who gave an odometer reading reported it at a median of 31,685 miles across the model years; half of them between 9,000 and 53,000. That is when reports cluster, not the life of a part.
What does NHTSA's "Electrical System" heading cover?
Wiring, modules, batteries, charging, infotainment and driver displays — NHTSA's broadest heading. Owners choose the heading when they file, so it says which area of the vehicle the complaint is about, not which part failed.