Used Jeep Renegade for Sale nearCarbondale, IL

How much does the Jeep Renegade cost in today's market?

Used Jeep Renegade prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Jeep Renegade's current nationwide average price is $14,343, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $14,317 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Jeep Renegade a good car?

Yes — the Jeep Renegade earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and its appeal comes through clearly in the feedback. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its comfortable ride, unique styling, and versatility, along with the spacious interior and useful feature set. They also highlight its everyday drivability, highway manners, and capability on tougher terrain.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2015 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on the base engine, the transmission, and the way the Renegade balances practicality with family-friendly space.

32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Jeep Renegade models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Jeep Renegade strong ratings, and the feedback often points to a comfortable ride, distinctive styling, and useful versatility. Expert commentary also reinforces its everyday usability and the way it blends city-friendly manners with Jeep character.

• Owners rate the Jeep Renegade between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most manageable when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and a strong maintenance record.

What should I look for when buying a used Jeep Renegade?

Across all model years, at 70.9% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Jeep’s standard safety suite includes automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-path detection.
• Infotainment: Uconnect infotainment with a 7-inch touchscreen, with an available 8.4-inch screen on some trims; both screens include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The most efficient version of the Renegade is the 1.3-liter turbo engine with FWD. It returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 24 mpg city, 32 highway, 27 combined. With FWD, fuel economy with this engine falls to 23 mpg city, 29 highway, 26 combined. In the Trailhawk, this engine returns 22 mpg city, 27 highway, 24 combined. Fuel economy with the 2.4-liter engine and FWD is 22 mpg city, 30 highway, 25 combined. With 4WD, fuel economy is 21 mpg city, 29 highway, 24 combined.

Which Jeep Renegade trim should I buy?

The 2021 Jeep Renegade offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry trim brings push-button start, dual-zone climate control, a USB port, and a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Latitude: This trim adds an additional USB port and 17-inch alloy wheels, making it a smart value pick if you want a little more convenience and style.
• Jeepster: This special edition adds keyless passive entry, remote start, 19-inch alloy wheels, and unique badging.
• Upland: This adventure-minded trim adds beefed-up skid plates, a unique front bumper, and four-wheel drive.
• 80th Anniversary: This edition adds 19-inch alloy wheels, HD radio, and Jeep’s larger 8.4-inch touchscreen with navigation.
• Islander: This limited-edition model adds exclusive hood graphics, white roof panels, a massive dual-panel panoramic moonroof, and a unique color palate.
• Limited: The range-topping luxury trim adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, remote start, a power-adjustable driver's seat, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and standard 4WD.
• Trailhawk: This capability-focused trim adds skid plates, tow hooks, a lifted suspension, all-terrain tires, and an upgraded 4WD system.

What Jeep Renegade do most buyers choose?

The Jeep Renegade years with the most listings are 2022, 2017, and 2021.

These higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they offer a broader mix of prices, trims, and availability. More listings also give you a better chance of finding the right combination of condition, equipment, and deal quality.

What is the Jeep Renegade's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The steepest drops are concentrated in several recent and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples have declined more gradually. That pattern points to a market where patience can pay off, especially if you are shopping across multiple model years.

The 2022, 2015, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Jeep Renegade safe?

• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 7/10
• 2016: 3/10
• 2015: 7/10

For 2021, Jeep made previously optional safety features standard across the lineup, including automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-path detection.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Jeep Renegade now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −5.72% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −11.05%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 34.4% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 32.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $18,690. The Jeep Renegade offers a distinctive Jeep design and a practical cabin that make it easy to live with every day.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2021 Jeep Renegade compare to the 2021 Honda HR-V?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Jeep Renegade:

• Pros: Great ride quality, Easy-to-use technology, Standard advanced safety features.
• Cons: Underwhelming base engine, Irritating transmission, Manual transmission not available.

2021 Honda HR-V:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Comfortable, Standard advanced safety features.
• Cons: Poor visibility, Outdated technology.

Our experts score the 2021 Jeep Renegade 7.2/10 and the 2021 Honda HR-V 6.8/10. The Renegade stands out for its ride quality, easy-to-use tech, and standard safety features, while the HR-V leans on comfort and a fun driving feel. The Renegade’s weaker base engine and transmission complaints are the main trade-offs, while the HR-V’s outdated technology is the bigger drawback on the spec sheet.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.