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2020 Jeep Renegade
2020 Jeep Renegade: engine leads the owner complaints
Owners filed 62 complaints with NHTSA. The engine is the most reported area at 34%, followed by the electrical system (23%) and the power train (11%). No fires or deaths are reported. Seat belts draw only 6 complaints (10%) but carry the most crashes (3) and injuries (4) of any area, so they are worth a close look.
Most reported areas
Engine safety 34%
The most reported area: 21 reports (34%), tied to 1 crash and 1 injury. Owners describe sudden stalling and warning lights, so check for these on a test drive.
Electrical System safety 23%
Second most reported: 14 reports (23%), with 1 crash and 1 injury. Worth checking the electronics carefully.
Power Train0 11%
7 reports (11%), with no crashes, injuries, or fires reported. A recurring but lower-severity complaint area.
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 10%
6 reports (10%), linked to 1 crash with no injuries reported. A smaller complaint area worth noting.
Seat Belts safety 10%
Only 6 reports (10%) but the most serious by outcome: 3 crashes and 4 injuries, the highest of any area here. Worth a careful look.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 62 complaints
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