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Common Jeep Renegade Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Jeep Renegade MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 47,451 real MOT tests across 7 model years.

Segment: small family car | Fuel: Petrol

83%

Jeep Renegade pass rate

78%

Jeep average

82%

National average

The Jeep Renegade has an average MOT pass rate of 83%, which is 5 points above the Jeep average and 1 points above the national average. Newer JEEP RENEGADEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.

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Most Common Jeep Renegade MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Jeep Renegade, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

Moderate likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

Moderate likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

Moderate likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

Moderate likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Jeep Renegade Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2015
79%
Worst year
2016
81%
2017
85%
2018
87%
2019
91%
2020
93%
Best year
2021
93%
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2021Petrol1.3L93%7%
2020Petrol1.3L93%7%
2019Petrol1.3L91%9%
2018Petrol1.4L87%13%
2017Petrol1.6L85%14%
2016Petrol1.4L81%18%
2015Petrol1.4L79%21%

Most Reliable Year

2020

93% pass rate from 1,557 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2015

79% pass rate from 11,428 tests

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Jeep Renegade Running Costs

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Jeep Renegade FAQ

What are the most common Jeep Renegade problems?

The most common Jeep Renegade MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 47,451 real tests.

Is the Jeep Renegade reliable?

The Jeep Renegade has an average MOT pass rate of 83%, which is 1 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Jeep Renegade is most reliable?

The 2020 Jeep Renegade is the most reliable year with a 93% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2015 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 79%.

How much does it cost to fix common Jeep Renegade faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Jeep Renegade typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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