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Jeep Renegade reliability

D · Below average

MOT pass rates and common problems from 193,800 MOT tests of cars first registered 2015–2021.

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Jeep Renegade
78.4%pass first time
−2.2 ptsvs typical car
Beats 31%of cars
193,800MOT tests

Verdict

The Jeep Renegade passes its MOT first time on 78.4% of tests, 2.2 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (80.6%). That puts it ahead of 31% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2017 Renegade does best (beats 41% of cars) and the 2015 worst (beats 23%).

Of its engines, the 2.0 Diesel does best (beats 48%) and the 1.6 Diesel worst (beats 18%).

Better than average on brakes, visibility, body & structure.

Watch these weak spots

Steering5.9×as often as a typical car
Emissions & leaks2.2×as often as a typical car
Track rod ends6.6×as often as a typical car
Sidelights4.5×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

60%70%80%90%3456789101188%87%83%80%77%72%68%64%63%
Jeep RenegadeTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2015
Beats 23%
2016
Beats 31%
2017
Beats 41%
2018
Beats 32%
2019
Beats 62%
2020
Beats 54%
2021
Beats 53%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel2015–202073,28774.8%Beats 18%E
1.4 Petrol2015–201856,35480.3%Beats 43%C
2.0 Diesel2015–201830,29678.5%Beats 48%C
1.6 Petrol2015–201815,44876.8%Beats 14%E
1.0 Petrol2018–202111,99686.7%Beats 49%C
1.3 Petrol2019–20204,73389.2%Beats 72%B
1.3 Hybrid2021–20211,68691.2%Beats 90%A

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 3.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 3.5% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 6.5% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 7.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 2.4% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 6.5% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights−1.1 ptsTyres: 7.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−1.3 ptsBrakes: 2.4% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+1.3 ptsSuspension: 3.5% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+0.4 ptsExhaust: 3.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−1.7 ptsSuspension: 3.5% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 2.4% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 7.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 6.5% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 3.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 6.5% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights−1.1 ptsTyres: 7.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−1.3 ptsBrakes: 2.4% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+1.3 ptsSuspension: 3.5% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+0.4 ptsExhaust: 3.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−1.7 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Exhaust: 3.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Tyres
7.2% vs 5.8%
Lights & electrics
6.5% vs 5.4%
Steering
4.4% vs 0.8%
Suspension
3.5% vs 3.8%
Emissions & leaks
3.1% vs 1.4%
Brakes
2.4% vs 3.7%
Visibility
2.2% vs 3.6%
Body & structure
0.8% vs 1.1%
Seat belts & airbags
0.4% vs 0.4%
Wheels
0.2% vs 0.2%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Track rod ends 6.6× typical
    Feel for play or knocking in the steering and check for wear on the inner edges of the front tyres.
  • Sidelights 4.5× typical
    Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid.
  • Engine warning light 3.2× typical
    The engine warning light should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, get the fault codes read before you buy.
  • Tyre pressure warning (TPMS) 2.9× typical
    Make sure no tyre-pressure warning light stays on after start-up.
  • Tyre tread depth 1.5× typical
    Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.
  • Anti-roll bar links 4.4× typical
    A knock or rattle over uneven roads usually means worn anti-roll bar links (cheap to fix).

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

50%60%70%80%90%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k94%88%79%71%65%61%58%
Jeep RenegadeTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Track rod ends4.3%0.7%6.6×
Sidelights3.4%0.8%4.5×
Tyre tread depth3.2%2.1%1.5×
Engine warning light2.8%0.9%3.2×
Tyre pressure warning (TPMS)2.3%0.8%2.9×
Tyre damage & cracking2.2%3.2%0.7×
Windscreen washers1.6%1.4%1.1×
Headlight aim1.5%1.9%0.8×
Brake pads1.1%1.9%0.6×
Brake discs0.9%0.6%1.6×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning34.2
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc33.0
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements32.2
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction27.8
A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative22.5
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn16.8
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen15.8
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements15.4
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Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2021 Jeep Renegade2 engines88.1% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol2,94386.3%Beats 26%D
1.3 Hybrid1,68691.2%Beats 90%A
2020 Jeep Renegade3 engines87.6% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol3,45987.2%Beats 45%C
1.3 Petrol2,17389.6%Beats 73%B
1.6 Diesel1,22185.3%Beats 38%D
2019 Jeep Renegade3 engines87.2% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol4,10887.1%Beats 62%B
1.3 Petrol2,56088.9%Beats 71%B
1.6 Diesel1,47484.3%Beats 47%C
2018 Jeep Renegade5 engines82.3% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel4,25380.5%Beats 26%D
1.4 Petrol3,94283.7%Beats 38%D
1.6 Petrol1,60579.0%Beats 9%E
1.0 Petrol1,48685.6%Beats 55%C
2.0 Diesel1,35484.5%Beats 59%C
2017 Jeep Renegade4 engines81.1% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel10,53078.3%Beats 27%D
1.4 Petrol9,71984.4%Beats 62%B
1.6 Petrol4,18680.2%Beats 24%D
2.0 Diesel3,29781.8%Beats 51%C
2016 Jeep Renegade4 engines77.4% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel36,58874.7%Beats 19%E
1.4 Petrol26,20080.3%Beats 45%C
2.0 Diesel12,94379.7%Beats 55%C
1.6 Petrol6,33376.1%Beats 14%E
2015 Jeep Renegade4 engines73.9% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel19,22170.3%Beats 12%E
1.4 Petrol16,49376.9%Beats 33%D
2.0 Diesel12,70275.9%Beats 40%D
1.6 Petrol3,32472.7%Beats 9%E

FAQ

What is the Jeep Renegade MOT pass rate?

78.4% of MOT tests on the Jeep Renegade were passed first time, based on 193,800 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2015–2021. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 80.6% of the time.

Is the Jeep Renegade reliable?

On MOT results it rates D (below average): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 31% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Jeep Renegade year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2017 Renegade does best for its age and mileage: it beats 41% of cars on UK roads. The 2015 does worst: it beats 23%.

Which Jeep Renegade engine is best?

Across all years, the 2.0 Diesel does best: it beats 48% of cars on UK roads. The 1.6 Diesel does worst: it beats 18%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Jeep Renegade?

The most common failure items are track rod ends, sidelights, tyre tread depth. Compared with similar cars, track rod ends comes up 6.6× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.