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2019 Jeep Renegade maintenance schedule

The 2019 Renegade is part of the BU generation (2015-2023), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2019 Renegade needs, and when

All 13 of these items come from Jeep's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Jeep's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Do not exceed interval

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter

Inspect at every oil change

30,000 miManufacturer
Cabin air filter20,000 mi / 2 yearsManufacturer
Tire rotation

Check for uneven wear

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid

Replace every two years

2 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant

Mopar OAT

150,000 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid

Drain/fill severe

60,000 miManufacturer
Spark plugs

Copper plugs 30k; Iridium 100k; Distance based only

30,000 miManufacturer
Timing belt (1.4L Turbo)

1.4L uses a timing belt

150,000 mi / 15 yearsManufacturer
Serpentine belt

Inspect; severe duty interval is 37,500 miles/4 years (approx. 75,000 mi / 72 mo normal benchmark)

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid (4WD)

Inspect PTU and rear diff (approx. 30,000 mi benchmark)

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
PCV valve

Inspect and replace if necessary (approx. 100,000 mi benchmark)

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
12V battery

Test

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20 (2.4L) / 5W-40 (1.4L), 5.5 qt
Coolant
Mopar OAT
Transmission fluid
ZF 9HP ATF

Powertrains in this generation

  • 1.4L 4-cyl (1.4L MultiAir Turbo), 160 hp, 6-speed Manual, FWD / 4WD
  • 2.4L 4-cyl (2.4L Tigershark), 180 hp, 9-speed Auto, FWD / 4WD
  • 1.3L 4-cyl (1.3L Turbo), 177 hp, 9-speed Auto, 4WD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2019 Renegade owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

2.4L Oil Consumption

high severity

20,000-80,000 mi · $1,300-$5,000 to fix

Burns excessive oil, stalls

Source: autopart.alibaba.com

Transmission Mount Wear

low severity

40,000-80,000 mi · $202-$253 to fix

Driveline vibrations

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA recalls for the 2019 Jeep Renegade

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Jeep dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Seat belts

NHTSA 24V510000

July 2024

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.

Remedy: 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.

Back over prevention

NHTSA 20V191000

September 2020

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

Air bags

NHTSA 19V438000

June 2019

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.

Remedy: 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.

Air bags

NHTSA 19V287000

April 2019

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.

Remedy: 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.

Other Renegade model years

BU (2015-2023)

201520162017201820192020202120222023

Shopping new? The Jeep Renegade guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-19. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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