Jeep Renegade 1.4L Turbo
is it a safe used buy?

Paired with a 6-speed manual on this trim, which avoids the ZF 9-speed automatic's documented early software concerns entirely.

GENERATION1st gen manual (2015–2018)

ENGINE1.4L Turbo

POWER160 hp

USED PRICE$9,000–15,000

How the engine fits this car

Paired with a 6-speed manual on this trim, which avoids the ZF 9-speed automatic's documented early software concerns entirely.

Shares its MultiAir turbo engine with the Fiat 500 Abarth, carrying that engine's own separate checklist worth reading.

This is about the car itself — for engine-specific failure points, see the dedicated engine page below.

Manual gearbox avoids the ZF 9-speed's documented concerns entirely
Genuinely efficient, characterful turbo engine when the MultiAir system is sound
Lower purchase price than automatic examples of the same generation
Lighter, simpler drivetrain than the 9-speed automatic alternative

MultiAir solenoid and hydraulic actuator issues, detailed on the engine page, still apply
Manual-equipped examples are less common on the used market
Timing belt interval must be respected, an interference design
Fewer buyers seek out manual transmissions, which can affect resale

Mileage band

Typical price

What to expect

Under 60,000 mi

$12,500–15,000

Still check MultiAir symptoms regardless of mileage

60,000–100,000 mi

$10,500–12,500

Sweet spot, verify MultiAir symptom history

100,000+ mi

$9,000–10,500

Inspect closely for MultiAir symptoms before buying

This Renegade shares its 1.4L MultiAir Turbo with the Fiat 500 Abarth. The MultiAir checklist on that shared engine page is essential before buying.

Ask whether any MultiAir-related warning lights or rough running have ever occurred.

Confirm the car is genuinely the manual version, since this avoids the 9-speed entirely.

A rough idle or hesitation on throttle, particularly when cold, is worth having assessed.