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Jeep Renegade · Model year 2019 · No longer built

2019 Jeep Renegade specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2019 Jeep Renegade, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 6 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower
177–180 hp
Combined MPG
24–27
Recalls
4
Schedule covers
150k miles
Renegade towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2019 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2019 Jeep Renegade

What the manufacturer's data shows changed on the 2019 Jeep Renegade compared with 2018.

All the differences we found

No longer offered on some trims

  • Seats, Front: Seatback map pocket — Latitude

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Adaptive Cruise Control — optional: Latitude, Limited
  • 19-in. aluminum polished and painted Granite Crystal — optional: Limited
  • 235/45R19 BSW All-Season — optional: Limited
  • Battery rundown protection — standard: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
  • Lighting: Incandescent tail lamps — standard: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
  • Rear defroster — standard: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Battery Run-down Protection
  • Cargo Area: Auxiliary 12-volt power outlet
  • Lighting: Incandescent taillamps
  • Power Outlet: 12-volt auxiliary in cargo area
  • Shift Knob: Silver

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2018 and 2019. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2019 Jeep Renegade specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2019 specification sheet.

General information3 specs
Body Style
Sport-utility vehicle (SUV)
Assembly Plant
Melfi, Italy
EPA Vehicle Class
Multipurpose vehicle
Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4
Construction
Steel uniframe
Engines36 specs
1.3-liter turbocharged
AvailabilityStandard — Renegade Limited (4x2 and 4x4) and Trailhawk; Optional — Sport and Latitude (4x2 and 4x4)
Type and DescriptionIn-line four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, turbocharged
Displacement1332 cu. in. ( cc)
Bore x Stroke70mm x 86.5mm
Valve SystemSOHC & Hydraulic Valve Actuation
Fuel InjectionDirect Injection
ConstructionAluminum block and aluminum heads
Compression Ratio10.5
Maximum Turbo Boost (psi / bar)2.7 bar
Power (SAE)177hp (132kw) @ 5,750rpm
Torque (SAE)200 lb.-ft. (270Nm) @ 1,750rpm
Max. Engine Speed6500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement87 octane (R+M)/2 acceptable; 91 octane recommended
Oil Capacity4.5 quarts ( 4.3 liters) with dry filter
Emission ControlsDual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Fuel EconomyTBA
TowingNot recommended
Engine Assembly PlantBielsko-Biała, Poland
2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2
AvailabilityStandard — Renegade Sport and Latitude (4x2 and 4x4)
Type and DescriptionIn-line four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection
Displacement144 cu. in. (2,360 cc)
Bore x Stroke3.46 X 3.82 (88 X 97)
Valve SystemSOHC, four valves per cylinder
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionAluminum block, aluminum cylinder head
Compression Ratio10:1
Power (SAE net)180 hp (134 kW) @ 6,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net)175 lb.-ft. (237 N•m) @ 3,900 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,400 rpm
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane
Oil Capacity5.5 quarts (5.2 liters) (total)
Coolant Capacity6.8 quarts (6.45 liters)
Emission ControlsSingle catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor
Fuel Economy22 / 31 / 25 (4x2); 21 / 29 / 24 (4x4)
Towing2,000 lbs. (907 kg) (not recommended for FWD)
Engine Assembly PlantDundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Michigan

Fuel economy is printed as three numbers per drive type (presumably city / highway / combined mpg); the sheet gives no column labels.

Transmission948TE nine-speed automaticTransmission: 948TE nine-speed automatic14 specs
Availability
1.3-liter Turbo engine, 2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 (4x2 or 4x4)
Description
Planetary gear train, transverse layout
Ratio Spread
9.81
1st
4.71
2nd
2.84
3rd
1.91
4th
1.38
5th
1.00
6th
0.81
7th
0.70
8th
0.58
9th
0.48
Reverse
3.83
Final-drive Ratio
3.734; 4.585 (Trailhawk)

Gear ratios are listed under a Gear Ratios sub-heading on the sheet.

Suspension2 specs
Front
MacPherson strut, coil springs, flat front steel crossmember, high-strength steel double shell lower control arms for 4x4 and high-strength steel mono shell lower control arms for 4x2, stabilizer bar
Rear
Chapman strut, high-strength steel links, isolated steel rear cradle for 4x4 and not isolated for 4x2, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Steering4 specs
Type
Electric power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio
15.7
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
36.3 (11.07) 4x2 and 4x4; 35.3 (10.76) Trailhawk 4x4
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.68 (4x2 and 4x4); 2.76 (Trailhawk 4x4)
Brakes8 specs
Front: Size and Type
12 x 1.1 (305 x 28) vented rotor with 2.36 (60) single-piston floating caliper
Front: Swept Area (per caliper)
138.77 sq. in. (895.3 sq. cm), 1 x 60; 115.88 sq. in. (747.6 sq. cm), 1 x 57
Rear: Size and Type
10.95 x 0.47 (278 x 12) solid rotor with 1.5 (38) single-piston floating caliper
Rear: Swept Area (per caliper)
101.7 sq. in. (656.4 sq. cm), 1 x 38
Power-assist Type
10 (254) vacuum assist
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Parking Brake Type
Electric motor on caliper
Dimensions and capacities16 specs
Wheelbase
101.2 (2,570)
Track, Front
60.6 (1,540)
Track, Rear
60.6 (1,540)
Overall Length
166.6 (4,232)
Overall Width (with folded side mirrors)
74.2 (1,886.8)
Overall Width (with open side mirrors)
79.6 (2,023.1)
Overall Height
66.5 (1,689)
Load-floor Height
29.8 (758)
Sill-step Height
19.4 (494) front, 19.6 (497) rear
Ground Clearances
6.7 (170) 4x2; 8.0 (203) 4x4 (8.0 – 203); 8.7 (220) Trailhawk 4x4
Approach Angle, (with air dam) (degrees)
17.9 4x2; 21.0 4x4; 30.5 Trailhawk 4x4
Breakover Angle (degrees)
21.2 4x2; 24.0 4x4; 25.7 Trailhawk 4x4
Departure Angle (degrees)
29.7 4x2; 32.1 4x4; 34.3 Trailhawk 4x4
Curb Weight (kg)
3,170 (1,438) 4x2 and 1.3-liter Turbocharged; 3,335 (1,513) 4x4 and 1.3-liter Turbocharged; 3,166 (1,436) 4x2 and 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2; 3,327 (1,509) 4x4 and 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2; 3,532 (1,602) Trailhawk 4x4 and 1.3-liter Turbocharged
Aero Cd
0.35 4x2; 0.36 4x4; 0.37 Trailhawk 4x4
Fuel-tank Capacity
12.7 gal. (48 liters)
Accommodations25 specs
Seating Capacity — Front/Rear
2/3
Front row: Headroom Without Sunroof
41.1 (1,045)
Front row: Headroom With Sunroof
39.7 (1,009)
Front row: Legroom
41.2 (1,046)
Front row: Shoulder Room
55.9 (1,419)
Front row: Hip Room
53.1 (1,348)
Front row: Seat Travel
9.0 (230) driver / 10.2 (260) front passenger
Front row: Recliner Range (degrees)
From 25 nominal, 38 forward and 30 rearward (from vertical 13 forward, 55 rearward)
Front row: SAE Volume (standard roof), cu. ft. (cu. m)
54.8 (1.55)
Second row: Headroom
40.5 (1,029)
Second row: Legroom
35.1 (891)
Second row: Shoulder Room
55.1 (1,400)
Second row: Hip Room
51.9 (1,319)
Second row: SAE Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
45.3 (1.28)
Cargo access: Liftover Height
30.2 (766)
Cargo access: Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening
40.1 (1,020)
Cargo access: Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening
39.0 (990) at bottom of opening
Cargo access: Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening
29.5 (749)
Cargo access: Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening
29.0 (739)
Cargo access: Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim
37.6 (956)
SAE Cargo Volume: Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m)
18.5 (0.525)
SAE Cargo Volume: Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)
50.8 (1.440)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
118.6 (3.359)
Behind Rear Seat, cu. ft. (cu. m)
18.5 (0.525) (rear seat at design position)
Behind Front-row Seats With Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)
50.8 (1.440)
Tires4 specs
215/65R16215/60R17225/55R18215/65R17
AvailabilityStandard — Sport / LatitudeStandard — Latitude (with 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2)Standard — Limited; Optional — LatitudeStandard on Trailhawk
Size and Type215/65R16 BSW All-season215/60R17 BSW All-season225/55R18 BSW All-season215/65R17 OWL All-season
Mfr. and ModelContinental, CrossContact LX SportContinental, CrossContact LX SportGoodyear Eagle Sport or Kumho CrugenFalken WildPeak H/T
Revs per Mile (km)749 (464)768 (478)729 (452)722 (448)

Source: 2019 Jeep Renegade Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2019 Jeep Renegade fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2019 Jeep Renegade at 24–27 MPG combined; the 1.3L 4-cylinder turbo (FWD) is the most efficient and the 1.3L 4-cylinder turbo (AWD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Renegade 2WD1.3L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start9-speed automatic · FWD24MPG32MPG27MPG$2,300328
Renegade 2WD2.4L 4-cylinder9-speed automatic · FWD22MPG30MPG25MPG$2,500357
Renegade 4WD1.3L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start9-speed automatic · AWD23MPG29MPG26MPG$2,400348
Renegade Trailhawk 4WD1.3L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start9-speed automatic · AWD22MPG27MPG24MPG$2,600370
Renegade 4WD2.4L 4-cylinder9-speed automatic · AWD21MPG29MPG24MPG$2,600371

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2019 Jeep Renegade wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireType
Sport and LatitudeStandard
215/65R16Continental CrossContact LX Sport
black sidewall, all-season
Latitude with 2.4-liter MultiAir2 engineStandard
215/60R17Continental CrossContact LX Sport
black sidewall, all-season
LimitedStandard
225/55R18Goodyear Eagle Sport; Kumho Crugen
black sidewall, all-season
LatitudeOptional
225/55R18Goodyear Eagle Sport; Kumho Crugen
black sidewall, all-season
TrailhawkStandard
215/65R17Falken WildPeak H/T
outlined white letters, all-season
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Compact spare, full-size spare or tire service kit, by equipment; compact and non-matching full-size spares have no pressure sensor.
Lug nut torque
89 ft-lb (120 N·m), M12 x 1.25 thread, 17 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2019 Jeep Renegade Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2019 Jeep Renegade maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

  • Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary, check Tire Service Kit expiration date (if equipped)
  • Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
  • Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, windshield washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
  • Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic tool)
  • Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel system – brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
  • Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear
  • Check operation of windshield washer system and adjust jets if necessary
  • Visually check the condition and wear of the front and rear brakes
  • Replace cabin filter
Service10k1 yr20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary, check Tire Service Kit expiration date (if equipped)
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, windshield washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic tool)
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel system – brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check operation of windshield washer system and adjust jets if necessary
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrication of linkages
Visually check the condition and wear of the front and rear brakes
Check the front suspension, tie rods, CV joints and replace if necessary
Visual inspect the condition of the accessory drive belt
Check the tension of the accessory drive belt
Inspect and replace, if required, front end accessory drive belt, tensioner, and, idler pulley
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary
Inspect the PTU fluid level
Inspect the rear differential fluid level
Replace spark plugs (1.3L Turbo Engine)
Replace spark plugs (2.4L engine)
Replace engine air filter
Replace brake fluid every two years
Replace cabin filter
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first

Also listed, with no set interval: Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Rotate the tires, Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions
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2019 Jeep Renegade fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
Shared across engines
Fuel tank (approximate)1.3L Turbo / 2.4L engine12.7 gal48 L
1.3L engine
Engine oil with filterTurbo engine (SAE 0W-30 SN PLUS synthetic, API certified)4.5 qt4.3 L
Cooling systemTurbo engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula)8.8 qt8.3 L
2.4L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 0W-20, API certified5.5 qt5.2 L
Cooling systemMopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula6.8 qt6.5 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
All engines
Engine coolant
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile coolantMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs
1.3L engine
Engine oilTurbo engine
SAE 0W-30 SN PLUS API certified syntheticMS-13340
—
Fuel selectionTurbo engine
87 octane (R+M)/2, 0-15% ethanol
—
2.4L engine
Engine oil
SAE 0W-20 API certifiedMS-6395
—
Fuel selection
87 octane, 0-15% ethanol
—
Fuel selectionFlex Fuel (E-85) engines
87 octane, up to 85% ethanol
—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Manual transmissionIf equipped
Manual and dual dry clutch transmission fluid
Mopar C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmissionIf equipped
ZF 8 and 9 speed ATF or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
Power transfer unit (PTU)If equipped
SAE 75W-90 synthetic axle lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar Front Axle/PTU Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90 (API GL-5)
Rear differential (RDM)If equipped
SAE 75W-90 synthetic axle lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar Rear Axle/RDM Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90 (API GL-5)
Brake master cylinder
DOT 4 brake fluid (DOT 3 acceptable if DOT 4 unavailable)
Mopar DOT 4

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
1.3L Turbo engine
87 octane Regular unleaded (91 or higher for best performance)
Up to 15% (E15)
2.4L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)
2.4L Flex Fuel (E-85) engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Wheel boltsThread M12 x 1.2517 mm socket89 ft‑lb (120 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Recheck wheel bolt torque after 25 miles (40 km); tighten in a star pattern twice.
  • DOT 4 brake fluid should be replaced every 2 years regardless of mileage.
  • Manual recommends gasoline without MMT additive.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2019 Jeep Renegade recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Jeep Renegade: 4 recall campaigns and 80 owner complaints. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA hasn't published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Jeep Renegade.

Recalls (4)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Air bags: frontalJuly 3, 2024 · Campaign 24V510000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.

Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.

Campaign 24V510000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraSeptember 10, 2020 · Campaign 20V191000Over-the-air fix

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse.

Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020.

Campaign 20V191000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleJune 11, 2019 · Campaign 19V438000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with the Upland trim package. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have been incorrectly calibrated.

Risk: The miscalibrated ORC may incorrectly deploy the air bags during a frontal crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC. The recall began September 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V73.

Campaign 19V438000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleApril 10, 2019 · Campaign 19V287000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.

Risk: Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V42.

Campaign 19V287000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
80
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Injuries
5
  • Electrical system27
  • Unknown or other17
  • Engine15
  • Air bags9
  • Power train7
  • Seat belts7
  • Service brakes6
  • Back over prevention4

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Renegade. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2019 Jeep Renegade owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2019 model year.

Salt, snow and hills: the data

Reading the 2019 Renegade data for Great Lakes roads

None of the factory data on this page changes from one region to the next, but what deserves a second look does. Below are the 2019 Jeep Renegade lines that matter for a Lansing winter, a spring of broken pavement, a boat on the hitch or a long descent in the hills.

Tire choices for squall and thaw

Big wheels look good, but after a March commute on Detroit or Cleveland streets they are the ones that come home bent. This year's sizes run from 215/65R16 on 16-inch wheels to 225/55R18 on 18-inch wheels; the smaller fitment carries a taller sidewall that absorbs pothole strikes and usually costs less to replace.

Oil for a frozen-driveway start

Factory oil: SAE 0W-30 (1.3L Turbo) and SAE 0W-20 (2.4L), 4.5 qt (1.3L Turbo) and 5.5 qt (2.4L) per change with a filter. A Grand Rapids or Toledo January can leave an engine at single digits overnight, and at start-up the oil has to reach the top of the engine fast. The 0W part of the grade is its cold-flow rating, so keep it rather than going thicker for winter. Short trips that never fully warm the engine let moisture collect in the oil; a longer drive clears it.

Cranking power for a lake-effect morning

A Renegade left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Traction for snowbelt hills and hollows

This model year offers front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. In Michigan, the payoff comes in the first hour of a storm, before plows reach side streets, and on boat ramps slick with algae where a two-wheel-drive tow vehicle can spin. Keep the system's limits in mind on ice: driven wheels add grip for going, not for stopping or turning.

Towing to the lake

Regular towing puts the 2019 Jeep Renegade on the schedule's trailer rows: manual transmission fluid service, first at 50,000 miles. A summer of hauling a boat to Lake Cumberland, Norris Lake or a Lake Michigan launch counts. The Great Lakes are fresh water, so a trailer's real corrosion threat here is winter road salt, not the ramp.

Brake fluid, long descents and salted lines

The schedule lists brake fluid replacement starting at 20,000 miles. Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point, and a long descent off a Tennessee or West Virginia ridge is exactly where brakes get hot enough for that to matter. In Michigan and Ohio, have the steel brake lines checked for salt corrosion whenever the wheels are off.

Clearance for frozen ruts and hollow roads

Listed ground clearance: 6.7 to 8.7 inches. Two places in this region test it. One is a snowbelt side street after a squall, where frozen ruts form before the plow comes back. The other is a gravel road up an Appalachian hollow, where a high crown and washouts can catch a low underbody. Knowing the figure helps you choose a line instead of guessing.

Capacities, ratings and service intervals: Stellantis data for the 2019 Renegade. The Great Lakes reading of them is independent and is not factory or dealer advice.

2019 Jeep Renegade questions

How much oil does the 2019 Jeep Renegade take?

With a filter change: 1.3L Turbo engine (SAE 0W-30 SN PLUS synthetic, API certified), 4.5 qt / 4.3 L and 2.4L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5.5 qt / 5.2 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2019 Jeep Renegade use?

1.3L Turbo engine: SAE 0W-30 SN PLUS API certified synthetic (MS-13340); 2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20 API certified (MS-6395); and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2019 Jeep Renegade?

At 10,000 miles or 1 year: check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary, check tire service kit expiration date (if equipped); check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.); check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, windshield washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.); check engine control system operation (via diagnostic tool); visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.); check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear, plus 3 more items. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2019 Jeep Renegade owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2019 Jeep Renegade get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Jeep Renegade at 24–27 MPG combined, depending on the version. 1.3L 4-cylinder turbo, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined; 1.3L 4-cylinder turbo, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 23 city / 29 highway / 26 combined; 1.3L 4-cylinder turbo, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 22 city / 27 highway / 24 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2019 Jeep Renegade use?

Factory tire sizes: 215/65R16 (Sport and Latitude); 215/60R17 (Latitude with 2.4-liter MultiAir2 engine); 225/55R18 (Limited, Latitude); 215/65R17 (Trailhawk). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.

What changed on the 2019 Jeep Renegade?

New body styles: 4x2/4x4 and 4x4; Powertrain: 1.3-liter MultiAir Turbo I-4 direct injection with stop-start — nine-speed automatic joins the lineup; Powertrain no longer listed: 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo I-4 — Six-speed manual and 2.4-liter Tigershark I-4 — Nine-speed automatic; New option package: LED Lighting Group.

Does the 2019 Jeep Renegade have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Renegade. The most recent: Air bags: frontal (July 2024), Back over prevention: sensing system (September 2020), and Air bags: air bag/restraint control module (June 2019). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2019 Jeep Renegade?

Owners have filed 80 complaints about the 2019 Jeep Renegade with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (27), unknown or other (17), and engine (15). 9 complaints involved a crash and 1 complaint a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.