2019 Jeep Renegade electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 19V287000Apr 10, 201925,004 vehicles
  AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  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.

  Risk: Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  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.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 5, 2026ILElectrical SystemLightingVisibility & Wipers

   Due to the rear camera not working due to a software issue for over a year now I can't adjust my wipers during the rain. I can't turn on or off the lights or anything else that is controlled by the screen, it doesn't work due to software issue. Since I can't use my camera I can't see things behind me. Sometimes when backing the parking brake will engage on its own with warning light parking brake sensor. Since I can't see the screen I can't adjust the heat or A/C, which…

   NHTSA complaint #11755090 · source
2. Filed Feb 13, 2026SCElectrical System

   Infotainment Console system crashes and has definite Failure which causes driver to lose visibility of climate controls and other safety features like backup camera settings and controls, this issue is reported amongst a widespread amount of Jeep renegade 2019 owners and after inspection dealer is only recommending 100% replacement at cost of driver. This is a national risk issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11717798 · source
3. Filed Nov 3, 2025OHElectrical System

   The display screen for the back up camera, heating/cooling, radio, and all other settings has stopped functioning. The screen comes on, but with flashing static lines in the screen instead of the proper display. This makes it very hard to reverse at night, and downright dangerous... the screen can't be turned off, so when you put the engine in reverse, the screen automatically comes on and can't be turned off. But the bright flashing static display it shows make it hard to…

   NHTSA complaint #11697137 · source
4. Filed Aug 3, 2025UTDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   The backup up camera screen stops working when the car is warm. The screen divides into three columns. As it warms up the columns fail. They become electronically distorted beyond recognition and eventually go black. This backup camera screen is also the touch screen that controls lots of functions of the vehicle. Defroster, climate controlls, radio, hands free phone usage, car settings for lights, horns, and much more. The car is available for inspection upon request. There…

   NHTSA complaint #11678082 · source
5. Filed Jul 5, 2025MABrakesElectrical SystemLighting

   This is the 2nd time I am repairing the left rear light that controls the signal, brake and parking light. The wires are burnt to the bulb. There is condensation in the light. Not accident related. I note that there is a potential recall but not officially.

   NHTSA complaint #11671327 · source
6. Filed Apr 6, 2025DEElectrical System

   Unconect system replaced once under warranty garblled screen goes black after 10 min. Backup camera does not work. No longer under warranty should be recalled many compliments on line 58000 miles

   NHTSA complaint #11653039 · source
7. Filed Jan 22, 2025ARElectrical System

   The original Uconnect head unit is phasing in and out. Sometimes 1/3 of it will be completely black, other times all of it. I have seen hundreds of online forums that this is a reoccurring issue. This is a safety hazard due to the fact the back up camera is inoperative at this state.

   NHTSA complaint #11637602 · source
8. Filed Jan 15, 2025MNElectrical System

   2019 Jeep Renegade Uconnect screen started displaying vertical lines on the screen and eventually goes black. Cannot use any of the screen controls or use the backup camera. I have seen owners of various year models on Reddit experiencing the same issues with no recourse from Jeep since they are out of warranty. Our only option is to buy an aftermarket head unit or pay Jeep over $1200 to replace it with something that will fail again

   NHTSA complaint #11636059 · source
9. Filed Jan 2, 2025MOElectrical System

   The screen has completely glitched out. It is unusable and I have researched and found this to be a very common issue. These are not old vehicles and this should be covered under a recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11633607 · source
10. Filed Oct 5, 2024IAElectrical System

    UConnect console has gone out making the rearview camera inoperable. With the requirement of rearview camera but a defective unit to display the rearview camera, jeep is essentially not providing rear view cameras. This is a widespread issue with the Jeep UConnect system

    NHTSA complaint #11618220 · source
11. Filed Jun 18, 2024MIElectrical SystemSeats & Seat Belts

    Touch screen control has gone black and isn't accessible. The back up camera is no longer working. This vehicle has a lot of blind spots without a rearview camera. All setting have also switched to Canadian metrics-milage, tire pressure, speedometer etc. The seat belts also don't always lock in. Some times they lock in other times you have to punch in the button to try and get the locking mechanism to engage.

    NHTSA complaint #11595114 · source
12. Filed May 6, 2024MAElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

    The screen to my radio is malfunctioning. Not only does this take away my back up camera, it also leaves me so I can not access features of my vehicle: clock, heated seat, heated steering wheel, and other system functions - due to the screen glitching/turning black my MPH has changed to KM/H and I am unable to change it back

    NHTSA complaint #11587223 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology