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BV platform

2019 Jeep Renegade — 1.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Renegade 1.4L.

Engine 1.4L

The 2019 Jeep Renegade 1.4L employs Jeep’s BV platform and is powered by a 1.4‑liter engine. For that model year owners recorded 77 complaints, with the electrical system cited as the leading problem area, and the vehicle was subject to four recalls. When placed in the context of the Renegade’s complaint history from 2015 through 2023, the 2019 total is well below the 2017 high of 559 complaints and above the 2023 low of 20 complaints, showing a general improvement in reliability in later years.

Model year20192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 68439517AA. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size215/65R16 98HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5; Optional: 7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68439517AA alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter68377763AA alt 68247339AA
Spark plug68644215AA alt SP148183AD
BatteryBBH6F001AA alt 68439977AA
Front wiper blades68628204AA alt 68628151AA
Serpentine belt68414862AB alt 04861997AA
Thermostat05047264AB alt 68498366AA
Cabin air filter68338536AA alt 68535620AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length166.9 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height65.7 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Curb weight3190 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2019 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.7–8.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.70 sec — 2015 Sport
160 hpHorsepower (as tested)
184 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015Sport 1.4L Turbo I-48.70 sec16.40 sec160 hpAWD
2015Latitude 1.4L Turbo I-48.90 sec16.60 sec160 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.35 qt
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity1.3 L

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-12
Oil Capacity4.40 oz

Service checks

Engine CompressionCranking Speed

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 26.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 42.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: .953; Rear: .394
Maximum Rotor Runout.001

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
152.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 47.0°52 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 12 ft. lbs., Step 3: 26 ft. lbs., Step 4: Do not use a torque wrench: Turn 158-162°.7 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.11 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 10,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
At 20,000 miDrive Belt Tensioner (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 75,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (replace)
Every 80,000 miDrive Belt Tensioner (inspect)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Jeep Renegade generated 77 federal complaints, which is fewer than the 440 complaints recorded in 2018 but more than the 62 complaints in 2020. It carried four recalls and 328 technical service bulletins, numbers that align with the 2015 and 2018 models while staying below the early‑model peaks of 2015‑2017. The primary complaint categories were Electrical System (15), Unknown Or Other (8), Engine (8) and Air Bags (5), and only nine crash‑related complaints were logged with zero fire complaints. Compared with the upward trend in complaints through 2017 and the steady decline thereafter, 2019 represents a trough in the complaint arc before the numbers continue to fall sharply in later years. Therefore, the 2019 model is a reasonable purchase provided it has no outstanding recall repairs.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
328
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
77
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 77 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System15
Unknown Or Other8
Engine8
Air Bags5
Service Brakes4
Back Over Prevention3
Seat Belts3
Tires3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V191000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 10/09/2020

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… 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…

19V287000Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleReported 10/04/2019

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 328 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1408000384 REV.J2026-03-04Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
S1408000384 REV.I2026-02-14Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
08-394-25 REV. A2025-12-12Electrical SystemTelematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present…
91007342025-12-10Electrical SystemIf the DTC B1E21-96: Backup Battery-Component Internal Failure is active and customer…
08-394-252025-12-05Electrical SystemTelematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2019 Renegade have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.