2020 Jeep Renegade: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Jeep Renegade first registered in 2020: we looked at the 5,950 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Petrol or diesel: does it make a difference?
The same figures for each fuel on its own. Check which one the car you're looking at is: it's on the logbook and in its MOT history.
| Fuel | Pass first time | Stands out | MOTs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 89% | Nothing unusual | 4,369 |
| Diesel | 86% | Engine warning light 8.8×, Windscreen 2.1× | 1,134 |
| Hybrid | 91% | Nothing unusual | 447 |
Common 2020 Jeep Renegade MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2020 Jeep Renegade MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres25% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes10% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics4% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors4% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Suspension4% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Seats and seatbelts2% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
Known faults on the 2020 Jeep Renegade
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Diesel
Diesel particulate filter clogging and diesel in the oil
The Fiat-shared engines have had many reported problems. Diesel particulate filters clog, and fuel can raise the oil level, which can damage the engine.
At the viewing: Check the oil isn't above max, ask what journeys it does, and watch for warnings.
- Some cars
Recalls: airbags, engine mount, gearbox wiring
Recalls covered side airbags that might not deploy (built Oct to Nov 2016), restraint software (built July 2017 to June 2019), a right-hand engine mount (built Oct to Dec 2018) and a wiring fault that could put the automatic into neutral.
At the viewing: Ask a Jeep dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2020 Jeep Renegade
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Has the DPF or engine had any work?
- Have all the recalls been done?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Jeep Renegade compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 798 | Tyres 24% |
| 2021 | 3,914 | Tyres 25% |
| 2019 | 5,497 | Tyres 27% |
| 2018 | 6,809 | Tyres 30% |
| 2017 | 12,009 | Tyres 31% |
| 2016 | 31,381 | Tyres 32% |
| 2015 | 17,571 | Tyres 32% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Jeep Renegade cars first registered in 2020. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score