Jeep Renegade, Buying guide, MOT record, UK numbers and recalls
28,532 Jeep Renegades are licensed in the UK. In 2025 they passed 72.6% of initial MOT tests, in line with the 72.3% UK average.
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Jeep Renegade at the MOT
72.6% of 29,307 initial tests passed in 2025, ranking the Renegade 303rd of 575 models. Jeep Renegades aged 3 to 5 years passed 87.1% of MOT tests in 2025; for examples aged 6 to 10 years that fell to 68.8%.
First-time pass rate, 2025
Share of initial tests passed, retests excluded.
Pass rate by age at test
Jeep Renegade tests in 2025.
Where Renegades fail
Share of all failure items recorded on Jeep Renegade tests in 2025.
The items testers recorded most often were track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (12.2%), position lamp not working (10%) and tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (7.6%).
The MOT page lists every common Renegade MOT failure. For one car's own results and advisories, run a free MOT history check.
What to look at on a viewing
The Renegade's most common failure areas, and what a tester checks in each.
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Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Walk round with every light on: headlights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp. Check no warning lights stay on after starting.21.1% of Renegade failure items
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Steering
Feel for play, knocking or stiffness in the steering, and check there is no steering warning light.18.9% of Renegade failure items
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Tyres
Check tread depth across the full width of every tyre (the legal minimum is 1.6mm), and look for cuts, bulges and uneven wear.17.6% of Renegade failure items
Jeep Renegades in the UK
28,532 were licensed at the end of June 2026, more than any other Jeep. The number licensed has grown 76% since the end of 2016.
- Change since 2016
- +76%from 16,200 licensed
- Typical year of first use
- 2016half of those licensed at the end of 2025 were first used in 2016 or earlier
- First registered in 2025
- 210against 11,274 in 2016
- Declared off the road
- 5471.9% of those registered, under SORN
Licensed Jeep Renegades since 2015
Licensed at each year end and in the latest quarter.
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| Date | Licensed |
|---|---|
| End of 2015 | 5,642 |
| End of 2016 | 16,200 |
| End of 2017 | 19,593 |
| End of 2018 | 22,964 |
| End of 2019 | 24,501 |
| End of 2020 | 26,261 |
| End of 2021 | 28,090 |
| End of 2022 | 28,848 |
| End of 2023 | 28,824 |
| End of 2024 | 28,909 |
| End of 2025 | 28,761 |
| End of June 2026 | 28,532 |
How old they are
Licensed Jeep Renegades by year of first use.
- Licensed at the end of 2025
- First registered that year
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| First used | Licensed, end 2025 | First registered that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 195 | 210 |
| 2024 | 146 | 152 |
| 2023 | 364 | 383 |
| 2022 | 689 | 732 |
| 2021 | 1,881 | 1,998 |
| 2020 | 1,921 | 2,061 |
| 2019 | 1,764 | 1,920 |
| 2018 | 2,209 | 2,408 |
| 2017 | 3,887 | 4,326 |
| 2016 | 10,119 | 11,274 |
| 2015 | 5,575 | 6,337 |
5,575 Renegades first used in 2015 were still licensed at the end of 2025, roughly 88% of the 6,337 first registered that year.
Renegade engines and fuel
1.6 litre engines made up 40% of Jeep Renegade MOT tests in 2025, followed by 1.4 litre at 25%. Petrol accounts for 49% of licensed Renegades and diesel for 46%.
Engine size at MOT, 2025
Share of 29,307 initial MOT tests in 2025.
Fuel type, licensed Renegades
DfT licensing statistics, June 2026.
| Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 13,845 | 49% |
| Diesel | 13,182 | 46% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 1,041 | 4% |
| Hybrid electric | 463 | 2% |
| Gas | 1 | <0.1% |
Jeep Renegade recalls
8 DVSA safety recalls launched from 2010 to July 2026 name the Jeep Renegade. Each covers vehicles built in a set period, so a recall does not mean every Renegade is affected.
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Aug 2024 R/2024/288
2024 Jeep Renegade and Compass PHEV 12V cable connection
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On certain vehicles the under-seat intermediate connection or the rear connection to the Integrated Dual Charging Module (IDCM) may not be tightened to the proper torque which may cause overheating of the terminal with risk of thermal incident to surrounding parts.
- Remedy
- Check the conformity of the fastener torque on the 12V cable connection and if required replacement of the cable.
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May 2024 R/2024/184
Incorrect tyre size data on Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may display incorrect tyre size information on the Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
- Remedy
- The CoC must be replaced.
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Nov 2023 R/2023/286
Catalyst efficiency
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the tailpipe emission standards are exceeded due to a loss of catalyst CO/NOx conversion efficiency as a result of the catalyst operating at high temperatures.
- Remedy
- The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software will be updated and a new catalytic converter fitted.
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Jul 2023 R/2023/202
The PBU (pressure valve) membrane in the high voltage battery pack may not be sealed due to incomplete ultrasonic welding
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On affected vehicles The PBU (pressure valve) membrane in the high voltage battery pack may not be sealed due to incomplete ultrasonic welding. If the battery pack is completely submerged in water (i.e. water fording) water can enter the battery pack which can cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Check the QR code on the PBU (pressure valve) to verify the compliance of the 48V battery and replacement of the 48V battery if necessary.
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May 2019 R/2019/152
The occupant restraint controller (ORC) special features / function configuration memory may be incorrectly updated when certain diagnostic service tools are used
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- An incorrect update may inadvertently disable certain passive safety features.
- Remedy
- Update the occupant restraint controller software.
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Mar 2019 R/2019/054
The right side engine mount may not have been machined correctly
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- An engine mount bolt may have not have sufficient thread length.
- Remedy
- Replace the engine mount bolt and washer and further torque the mounting bolts
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Mar 2017 R/2017/099
Side window airbags may fail to deploy
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The left and right side window airbags were manufactured with incorrectly manufactured airbag inflator initiators that may not ignite when a deployment voltage is provided to the initiator. As a result vehicles may experience a non-deployment of the window airbag during a crash event warranting an airbag deployment.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the left right or both window airbags as instructed on all involved vehicles.
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Mar 2017 R/2017/056
Transaxle wiring has been incorrectly fitted
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The transaxle wiring harness may have been built with insufficient wire terminal crimp(s). This may cause the transmission to select neutral.
- Remedy
- Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM). Where necessary the transaxle range sensor wire harness replaced.
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Jeep Renegade FAQs
How many Jeep Renegades are there in the UK?
28,532 Jeep Renegades were licensed in the UK at the end of June 2026, with a further 547 declared off the road (SORN), according to DfT vehicle licensing statistics.
Is the Jeep Renegade reliable?
MOT data does not measure reliability. It records whether a car met the roadworthiness standard on the day of its test. What it does show is a 72.6% first-time pass rate for the Jeep Renegade across 29,307 tests in 2025, in line with the 72.3% average for all cars.
Has the Jeep Renegade had any recalls?
8 DVSA safety recalls launched from 2010 to July 2026 name the Jeep Renegade. The most recent was published in August 2024. A recall applies to vehicles built in a set period, so check a specific car on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker.
What should I check before buying a used Jeep Renegade?
On the car itself, start with the areas it most often fails on: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, steering and tyres. Then check the individual car's own records. Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and police stolen markers are not part of the MOT record, so they take a history check.
How do I check a Jeep Renegade's history?
Enter the registration of the specific car. A Carpeep car history check reports outstanding finance, write-off category, stolen markers, mileage history, previous keepers, MOT and tax status, import and export markers and scrapped status in one £15 report.
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Across the 1,389 vehicles of every make Carpeep has checked since November 2025, 19% had outstanding finance recorded and 13% an insurance write-off. More on the Jeep history check. To confirm a car's identity, see the Jeep VIN check.
- Outstanding finance
- Write-off records
- Stolen markers
- Mileage history
- Previous keepers
MOT figures are aggregated from the DVSA MOT Anonymised data set for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, retests excluded), which also gives the engine sizes. Licensed, SORN, fuel and registration figures are from the Department for Transport vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0120, VEH0124, VEH0160). Recalls are from the DVSA vehicle recalls data, with recalls launched up to July 2026. Government data is used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. MOT results describe roadworthiness at test, not mechanical reliability. History-check findings are anonymous counts from reports bought on Carpeep, each vehicle counted once, and are published only where at least 100 vehicles returned an answer.