2022 Jeep Renegade engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Jeep Renegade — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine oil leak. My mechanic found an engine oil leak that is very substantial. I have spoken to several other Jeep renegade owners who have stated that theirs is also leaking. These need to be checked out by an authorized deal ASAP due to the danger of fire. I smell burning all the while I am…”
filed Sep 4, 2026
“There is something wrong with this jeep. I keep getting collision messages four-wheel-drive pops on and off on its own and randomly states that it needs to be serviced. The Jeep is hard to accelerate randomly on highway speeds going over 45. The Jeep also drives like a boat despite your front end…”
filed Aug 13, 2026
“While having my car serviced my mechanic informed me that I have an oil leak (and told me time to get rid of it). He did some searching and found that there is a safety-related issue and to take it to a dealer for repair. I have only had this jeep barely over two years. I have been smelling the car hot while driving…”
filed Jul 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Right Engine Insulator Noise **Customers may comment on the following:** SYMPTOM: ● Metallic clicking noises when when moving the vehicle forward and reverse. **This…
09-022-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2026Mis-Machined Engine Block
S2609000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026When long block is received, inspection needs to be performed per SOL S2609000010 before the repair begins. If the block machining is not complete according to information in SOL, a new long block will need to be…
9100852 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. ENGINE – 1.5 GSE T4 MHEV - Malfunction Indication Light (MIL) P0016 Customers must experience a MIL illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic…
09-011-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 6, 2026
Engine problems in other Renegade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 3 | 15% |
| 2021 Renegade | 9 | 14% |
| 2020 Renegade | 21 | 34% |
| 2019 Renegade | 15 | 19% |
| 2018 Renegade | 190 | 43% |
| 2017 Renegade | 268 | 48% |
| 2016 Renegade | 172 | 40% |
| 2015 Renegade | 161 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Jeep Renegade
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.