My 2020 Jeep Renegade has been burning a quart of oil every 1,000 miles or so. Im sure many people do not check it as consistently as i do. Burning oil im sure is hard on the spark plugs, catalitic converters, and the emissions.
2020 jeep Renegade engine problems
severe 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, TRAVELING AROUND 45-60 MPH, THE ENGINE WENT INTO WHAT WAS DESCRIBED AS "LIMP MODE" AND THE SPEED DECREASED TO 20 MPH WITH THE TACH READING ~6500 AND WAS NOT ABLE TO ATTAIN AND MAINTAIN SAFE TRAVELING SPEEDS. THE FIRST THREE OCCASIONS WERE ON A RURAL ROAD, TWICE IN A SLIGHT CURVE AND ONCE IN A STRAIGHT AWAY. IT FELT LIKE THE CAR HAD BEEN REAR-ENDED AND THEN WAS NOT ABL…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 JEEP RENEGADE. THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE CHECK OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FEW DAYS AFTER, WHILE TURNING RIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH INTO THE GAS STATION THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AGAIN CAUSING THE VEHICLE THEN TO ROLL BACKWARDS INTO AN ONCOMING TRAFFIC CAUSING THE VEHICL…
While driving, my radiator cooling fan malfunctioned and a piece broke off. The fan now does not work properly to cool my radiator and the car shakes when I turn on the ac or when I’m at idle.
Vehicle has an oil leak due to a faulty vacuum pump and gasket which is causing the vehicle to leak an excessive amount throughout the engine and other components. It was seen by a repair shop and they pinpointed the leak. This could cause an engine to stall while driving if not fixed soon which could potentially involve being in a accident to cause injury and or even death. The leak first appeare…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2020 jeep Renegade?
It's a meaningful issue. 11 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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