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What 20 owners told NHTSA about the 2023 Jeep Renegade

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (20)Electrical system (10)Driver assistance (5)Seat belts (5)Airbags (4)Engine (3)Lane Departure (2)Speed control (2)Transmission & drivetrain (2)Brakes (1)Latches & locks (1)

2 of 20 complaints match · Speed control · clear filters

Mar 10, 2026Parking BrakeTransmission & drivetrainSpeed control

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while shifting from drive(D) to park(P), the vehicle continued to accelerate or reverse unintendedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact to go to settings and choose brakes, and while parking, the parking brake engaged, but the driver needed to manually release the parking brake. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.

NHTSA ODI 11723207

Mar 3, 2026Latches & locksSpeed controlBrakes

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that there was water and moisture in the door. The contact was unable to enter the vehicle due to the doors being locked. Additionally, the vehicle felt like it was about to roll over while driving around a curve. While accelerating or while driving uphill, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The TPMS warning light was illuminated while towing. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who informed the contact that the settings needed to be changed to the brakes. The contact needed to engage the parking brake while parking the vehicle. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and confirmed the warranty coverage on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.

NHTSA ODI 11721682

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2023 Jeep Renegade verdict →