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Jeep Renegade · Model year 2020 · No longer built

2020 Jeep Renegade specs, maintenance & manuals

Shopping for a used 2020 Jeep Renegade or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 12 manufacturer publications and its towing capacity (up to 2,000 lb), straight from the factory sources.

Max towing
2,000 lb
Horsepower
177–180 hp
Combined MPG
24–27
Recalls
3
2020 Jeep Renegade towing capacity: up to 2,000 lbEvery 2020 tow rating by engine and drive.See the 2020 towing chart

What changed for the 2020 Jeep Renegade

What the manufacturer's data shows changed on the 2020 Jeep Renegade compared with 2019.

All the differences we found

Newly standard

  • Roof Rails: Black — Limited

Newly available

  • Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection systems — Sport
  • Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking — Sport
  • LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist system — Sport
  • ParkSense rear park assist — Sport
  • 235/45R19 BSW All-Season — Latitude
  • Cargo Area: Tonneau cover — Sport
  • Wiper System: Rain-sensing windshield wipers — Sport

Moved from standard to optional

  • Steering Wheel: Leather wrapped — Latitude, Trailhawk

No longer offered on some trims

  • 215/65R16 LBL All-season — Latitude
  • 225/55R18 All-season — Latitude

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • 18-in. painted aluminum — standard: Limited
  • 19-in. aluminum — optional: Latitude, Limited
  • Lighting: Incandescent taillamps — standard: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
  • Manual air conditioning — standard: Sport
  • Steering Wheel: Premium wrapped — standard: Latitude, Trailhawk

No longer on the equipment chart

  • 16-in. aluminum polished and painted Granite Crystal
  • 17-in. Semi-Gloss Black aluminum
  • 18-in. aluminum polished and painted Granite Crystal
  • 18-in. aluminum polished and painted Granite Crystal
  • 18-in. aluminum polished and painted Satin Silver
  • 19-in. aluminum polished and painted Granite Crystal
  • Accents: Moroccan Sun with Black interior
  • Air Conditioning: Packaged with Power & Air Group
  • Lighting: High-intensity discharge headlamps
  • Lighting: Incandescent tail lamps
  • Mirrors: Manual adjustable, Black
  • Roof Rails: Bright

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2019 and 2020. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2020 Jeep Renegade specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2020 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 (132 kW) @ 5,750 rpm
Torque (SAE)210 lb.-ft. (270 N•m) @ 1,750 rpm
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 Economy (city/hwy/combined)4x2: 24/32/27 4x4: 23 / 29 / 26
Towing2,000 lbs. (907 kg) (not recommended for FWD)
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 / 30 / 25 (4x2) 21 / 29 / 24 (4x4)
Towing2,000 lbs. (907 kg) (not recommended for FWD)
Engine Assembly PlantDundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Michigan
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)
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)
73.9 (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)
3,161 (1,438) 4x2 and 1.3-liter Turbocharged 3,320 (1,513) 4x4 and 1.3-liter Turbocharged 3,159 (1,436) 4x2 and 2.4liter Tigershark with MultiAir2 3,323 (1,509) 4x4 and 2.4liter Tigershark with MultiAir2 3,527 (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)

The sheet continues this table across pages with no new heading; curb weight, aero Cd and fuel tank capacity follow the angles.

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)
SAE cargo volume: EPA interior volume index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
118.6 (3.359)
SAE cargo volume: Behind rear seat, cu. ft. (cu. m)
18.5 (0.525) (rear seat at design position)
SAE cargo volume: 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: 2020 Jeep Renegade Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2020 Jeep Renegade fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2020 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.

2020 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 (2020 Jeep Renegade Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2020 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, engine coolant, etc.)Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damage.
  • 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
  • Check the front suspension, tie rods, CV joints and replace if necessary
  • Replace cabin filter
Service10k1 yr20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Replace the Uconnect box (telematic box) battery (if equipped)The Uconnect box (telematic box) battery replacement has to be done every five years, regardless of mileage.
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, engine coolant, etc.)Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damage.
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
Visually inspect the condition of the accessory drive beltThe maximum mileage is 75,000 miles (120,000 km). The belt must be replaced every six years, regardless of distance traveled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions (dusty areas, cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is 37,500 miles (60,000 km). The belt must be replaced every four years regardless of the mileage.
Check the tension of the accessory drive belt
Inspect and replace, if required, front end accessory drive belt, tensioner, and, idler pulleyThe maximum mileage is 75,000 miles (120,000 km). The belt must be replaced every six years, regardless of distance traveled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions (dusty areas, cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is 37,500 miles (60,000 km). The belt must be replaced every four years regardless of the mileage.
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)The spark plug change is distance based only, yearly intervals do not applyThe following are essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine:Only use spark plugs of the same make and type which are specially certified for such engines (refer to “Fluids and Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications” for further information). Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the “Maintenance Schedule” for spark plug replacement. Contact an authorized dealer if you have any questions.
Replace spark plugs (2.4L engine)The spark plug change is distance based only, yearly intervals do not applyThe following are essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine: Only use spark plugs of the same make and type which are specially certified for such engines (refer to “Fluids and Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications” for further information). Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the “Maintenance Schedule” for spark plug replacement. Contact an authorized dealer if you have any questions.
Replace engine air filterThe engine air cleaner should be inspected at every oil change if used in dusty areas.
Replace brake fluid every two yearsThe brake fluid change interval is time based only, mileage intervals do not apply.
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. The oil and oil filter replacement must be carried out when indicated by a warning light or message on the instrument panel, or in any case should not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km). Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damage. If the engine oil quality detected by the vehicle diagnostics is lower than 20%, it is advisable to replace the engine oil and engine filter in order to avoid another service operation after a short time.

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints
  • 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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2020 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)4.8 qt4.5 L
Cooling systemTurbo engine (Mopar 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 10 Year/150,000 Mile formula6.8 qt6.5 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) 10 Year/150,000 Mile antifreeze/coolant, or equivalentMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil1.3L Turbo engine
SAE 0W-30 synthetic, API SN PLUS certifiedMS-13340
—
Engine oil2.4L engine
SAE 0W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
—
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs

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
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
Rear differential (RDM)If equipped
SAE 75W-90 synthetic axle lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar Rear Axle/RDM Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90
Brake master cylinder
DOT 4 (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 optimal performance)
Up to 15% (E15)
2.4L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)
2.4L Flex Fuel (E-85) engines
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.
  • Engine oil capacities include the filter.
  • Recheck wheel bolt torque after 25 miles (40 km).
  • Tighten wheel bolts in a star pattern, twice around.

Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2020 Jeep Renegade recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 Jeep Renegade: 3 recall campaigns, 64 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Jeep Renegade SUV AWD
22.8% risk
Jeep Renegade SUV FWD
17.9% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (3)

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
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliperDecember 19, 2019 · Campaign 19V909000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.

Risk: A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE8.

Campaign 19V909000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
64
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Injuries
10
  • Engine22
  • Electrical system14
  • Unknown or other12
  • Power train8
  • Fuel/propulsion system6
  • Seat belts6
  • Air bags5
  • Vehicle speed control5

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.

2020 Jeep Renegade owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2020 model year.

Owner's manuals

Quick guides

Uconnect & radio

Supplements

Warranty

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Read for lake-effect country

Reading the 2020 Renegade data for Great Lakes roads

We read the 2020 Renegade owner data, service schedule and spec sheets with Indiana driving in mind: frozen starts, salted highways, cratered streets and hills. These are the figures worth acting on.

Sidewall height versus broken pavement

Squalls off Lake Michigan and Lake Erie can drop snow faster than plows keep up, and then tire compound matters more than anything else on the vehicle. Starting from the factory 215/65R16 size, a true winter tire on 16-inch wheels grips packed snow far better than an all-season and leaves sidewall for the potholes the next thaw brings.

What the manual says about oil

The fluids table calls for SAE 0W-30 (1.3L Turbo) and SAE 0W-20 (2.4L) at 4.8 qt (1.3L Turbo) and 5.5 qt (2.4L), with synthetic oil in the specification. Synthetic stock copes with both ends of this region's weather, from a subzero start in the Upper Peninsula to a loaded summer climb in the Smokies. Match the exact specification on the filler cap, not just the viscosity.

Starting in single digits

Battery care in this schedule: inspect it and clean and tighten the terminals as required at each oil change. A battery that bakes through a Nashville or Memphis summer ages faster, then gets found out by the first hard freeze. Have it load-tested in fall rather than waiting for a slow crank.

Traction for snowbelt hills and hollows

This model year offers front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. In Indiana, 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.

Boats, campers and Appalachian grades

Regular towing puts the 2020 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. Maximum trailer weight in the towing chart is 2,000 lb, and only one configuration reaches it. 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.

Tank size for hill country

The 2020 Jeep Renegade holds 12.7 gallons of fuel. Once you leave the interstate in West Virginia or eastern Kentucky, mountain routes can run a long way between stations, and the climbs burn more fuel than flat miles do. Fill up before heading into the hills.

Data behind these notes: owner's manual capacities, the Mopar service schedule and factory spec sheets. Regional advice is general, written for drivers from Indiana to Michigan.

2020 Jeep Renegade questions

How much oil does the 2020 Jeep Renegade take?

With a filter change: 1.3L Turbo engine (SAE 0W-30 SN PLUS synthetic, API certified), 4.8 qt / 4.5 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 2020 Jeep Renegade use?

1.3L Turbo engine: SAE 0W-30 synthetic, API SN PLUS certified (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 2020 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, engine coolant, etc.).always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damage; 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 4 more items. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2020 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 2020 Jeep Renegade get?

The EPA rates the 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Jeep Renegade?

Package no longer offered: Power & Air Group; Newly available: Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection systems (Sport), Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking (Sport) and LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist system (Sport); No longer standard or offered on some trims: Leather wrapped (Latitude and Trailhawk); The 1.3-liter turbocharged makes 210 lb-ft of torque, up from 200 lb-ft.

Does the 2020 Jeep Renegade have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Jeep Renegade. The most recent: Air bags: frontal (July 2024), Back over prevention: sensing system (September 2020), and Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components (December 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 2020 Jeep Renegade?

Owners have filed 64 complaints about the 2020 Jeep Renegade with NHTSA. The components named most often are engine (22), electrical system (14), and unknown or other (12). 10 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.

What is the 2020 Jeep Renegade's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2020 Jeep Renegade is 4 out of 5 stars (Jeep Renegade SUV AWD: 4 and Jeep Renegade SUV FWD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

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.