Jeep Renegade: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 6,264 Jeep Renegade cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 1972 and 2026.
In a sample of 394 cars, 52.3% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, about as often as average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is steering dust boot damaged, not sealing (15.5% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 12 recalls for this model; 0.9% of registered cars still have an open recall.
1% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Steering dust boot damaged, not sealing | 15.5% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 12.9% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 10.2% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 8.4% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 6.3% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 5.8% |
| Front fog light incorrectly aimed | 4.8% |
| Tyre damaged | 3.6% |
| Indicator colour deviates or not permitted | 3.6% |
| Position light not working (properly) | 3.6% |
Share of 394 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 12.9% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 2% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 0.8% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 6,264 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.9% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 1% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 1972 to 2026 |
All Jeep Renegade passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-28 | electrical system | – | 81 |
| 2024-10-15 | brakes | – | 875 |
| 2023-07-10 | electrical system | – | 94 |
| 2022-10-25 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 1 |
| 2020-07-06 | other | serious | 0 |
| 2020-04-02 | brakes | – | 4 |
| 2019-08-14 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 455 |
| 2018-10-16 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 2 |
| 2017-02-27 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 4 |
| 2017-02-15 | electrical system | serious | 134 |
| 2016-03-07 | other | – | 3 |
| 2015-04-28 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 27 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Jeep Renegade fail the APK?
In a sample of 394 cars first registered 2012–2021, 52.3% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Jeep Renegade?
The most common APK defects are: steering dust boot damaged, not sealing (15.5%), tyre tread depth insufficient (12.9%), tyre pressure incorrect (10.2%).
Does the Jeep Renegade have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 12 recalls. 0.9% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Jeep models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.