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2020 Jeep Renegade

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Renegade.

The 2020 Jeep Renegade enters its sixth model year with 62 owner-reported complaints and three recalls, with engine issues leading the complaint categories. That figure places it well below the model's peak of 560 complaints in 2017 but above the 20-complaint low reached by the 2023 iteration, illustrating a steady downward trend across the 2015–2023 production run. The declining complaint trajectory suggests the platform has matured through its early reliability challenges, positioning the 2020 as a transitional year where most initial teething problems had been addressed but before the final refinements of the later models.

Model year2025 2023 2022 2021 2020

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 04892339BE. 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 size215/60R17 96HOEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04892339BE alt 68439517AA
Engine air filter	68377763AA alt 68247339AA
Spark plug	68644215AA alt SP148183AD
Battery	68439977AA
Front wiper blades	68390432AA alt 68418162AA
Serpentine belt	68414862AB alt 04861997AA
Thermostat	05047264AB alt 68498366AA
Cabin air filter	68535620AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	166.9 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	66.9 in
Wheelbase	101.2 in
Curb weight	3490 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.

Independent road tests for the Renegade of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.6–10.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.60 sec — 2015 Latitude

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2019	Trailhawk 1.3L Turbo I-4	8.90 sec	17.00 sec	177 hp	AWD
2019	Limited 1.3L Turbo I-4	9.00 sec	17.10 sec	177 hp	AWD
2019	Limited 1.3L Turbo I-4	9.30 sec	17.30 sec	177 hp	AWD
2017	Sport 2.4L I-4	9.00 sec	16.80 sec	180 hp	AWD
2017	Deserthawk Trail Rated 2.4L I-4	10.30 sec	17.90 sec	180 hp	AWD
2015	Latitude 2.4L I-4	8.60 sec	16.50 sec	160 hp	AWD
2015	Sport 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.70 sec	16.40 sec	160 hp	AWD
2015	Limited 2.4L I-4	8.80 sec	16.80 sec	180 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs

89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

89 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	0.90 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46YF
Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	1.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46YF

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 20.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 26.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 122.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 42.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: .953; Rear: .394
Maximum Rotor Runout	Measure on vehicle. .0008

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

44.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 89.0 inch lbs.

44 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40°

15 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 92°

15 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 170°

15 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

37.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 68°

37 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 12.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 158-162° do not use a torque wrench.

7 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

11.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 42°

11 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

21.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 51°

21 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

M8 Bed Plate Bolts

9 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

11.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45°

11 ft. lbs

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

11.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22.0 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 spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

At 10,000 mi	Underbody (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
At 20,000 mi	Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Underbody (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 50,000 mi	Battery (replace)
Every 75,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (replace)
Every 80,000 mi	Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)

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 required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter 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 needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The 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 2020 Jeep Renegade falls within a period of significant improvement, as total complaints dropped sharply from a peak of 560 in 2017 to 77 in 2019. The 2020 model continues this downward trend with 62 complaints, a figure that remains stable when compared to 64 complaints in 2021. While recalls remained consistent at 3 for the year, Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) reached a recent peak of 329. The most frequent complaint areas for 2020 were the engine (11) and "Unknown Or Other" (7), though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. With only 10 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint, the safety record is stable relative to the generation's arc. Because it sits within a low-complaint era compared to the 2015-2018 models, this is a good year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

329

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

10 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19’20’21 ’22 ’23

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 62 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine11

Unknown Or Other7

Electrical System5

Fuel/Propulsion System4

Electrical System,Engine3

Power Train3

Air Bags2

Air Bags,Seat Belts2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V909000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:CaliperReported 19/12/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may…

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 329 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
9100852	2026-06-30	Engine	When long block is received, inspection needs to be performed per SOL S2609000010 before…
S2609000010	2026-06-30	Engine	Mis-Machined Engine Block
S1408000384 REV.J	2026-03-04	Electrical System	Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
S1408000384 REV.I	2026-02-14	Electrical System	Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
08-394-25 REV. A	2025-12-12	Electrical System	Telematics 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

VIN tools

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Engine oil filter 04892339BE Engine air filter 68377763AA Spark plug 68644215AA Battery 68439977AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2020 Renegade have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

2020 Jeep Renegade

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Full specifications

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Performance & power Independent road tests

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Battery & A/C

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Owner how-tos

Common procedures

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

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