2018 Jeep Renegade

small SUV / 4-door SUV

Crashworthiness

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria	Rating
Small overlap front: driver-side
Moderate overlap front: original test
Side: original test
Roof strength

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Headlights
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Optional system	Advanced

Seat belts & child restraints

Evaluation criteria	Rating
LATCH ease of use

Other available safety features

Optional blind spot detection
Optional lane departure warning
Optional lane departure prevention

Key

G
Good
A
Acceptable
M
Marginal
P
Poor

Superior
Advanced
Basic

Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.

Small overlap front: driver-side

Rating applies to 2015-18 models built after July 2015

Tested vehicle: 2015 Jeep Renegade Sport 4-door 4wd

The Jeep Renegade was introduced in the 2015 model year. Beginning with 2015 models built after July 2015, the vehicle's front-end structure and front door hinges were modified to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes. At the same time, the computer software was modified to optimize frontal airbag and seat belt pretensioner impact sensing. (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)

Evaluation criteria	Rating

Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics The dummy’s head contacted the frontal airbag but moved too far to the left side, leaving the head vulnerable to contact with forward structure. Additionally, the seat belt allowed excessive forward excursion of the dummy’s head and torso. The side curtain airbag deployed and has sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with side structure and outside objects. The side torso airbag also deployed.

Action shot taken during the small overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained reasonably well.

The dummy’s head contacted the frontal airbag but then moved off to the left and into the gap between the frontal and side curtain airbags.

The driver's space was maintained reasonably well, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN1540
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	8
Footrest (cm)	6
Left toepan (cm)	3
Brake pedal (cm)	4
Parking brake (cm)
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	3
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	5
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	8
Upper dash (cm)	10
Lower instrument panel (cm)	9

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN1540
Head
HIC-15	115
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	no data
Extension bending moment (Nm)	no data
Maximum Nij	0.00
Chest maximum compression (mm)	34
Femur (kN)
Left	0.9
Right	0.7
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	2
Right	3
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.51
Right	0.35
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.8
Right	0.4
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	52
Right	26

About the small overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2015-18 models built after July 2015

Tested vehicle: 2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4-door 4wd

The Jeep Renegade was introduced in the 2015 model year. Beginning with 2015 models built after July 2015, the vehicle's computer software was modified to optimize frontal airbag and seat belt pretensioner impact sensing, primarily for the small overlap frontal test mode, but also to a certain extent for the moderate overlap mode. (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)

Because the test vehicle was manufactured before the software change, the airbag computer was reprogrammed by a Fiat Chrysler engineer before the test to perform in the same manner as later production vehicles.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Action shot taken during the moderate overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from hitting hard structures during rebound by the side curtain airbag.

The driver knee airbag deployed to protect the dummy's knees and lower legs, but forces on the right foot were just high enough to indicate the possibility of injuries.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF1504
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	3
Left (cm)	5
Center (cm)	3
Right (cm)	4
Brake pedal (cm)	3
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	1
Right (cm)	1
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	-3
Rearward (cm)	-7
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	1

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF1504
Head
HIC-15	311
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.6
Extension bending moment (Nm)	19
Maximum Nij	0.29
Chest maximum compression (mm)	37
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	1.4
Femur force - right (kN)	1.6
Knee displacement - left (mm)	3
Knee displacement - right (mm)	3
Maximum tibia index - left	0.46
Maximum tibia index - right	0.60
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	3.4
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	2.3
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	58
Right	160

About the original moderate overlap front test

Side: original test

Rating applies to 2015-18 models

Tested vehicle: 2015 Jeep Renegade Sport 4-door 4wd

The Jeep Renegade was introduced in the 2015 model year.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Rear passenger head protection

View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.

View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.

Technical measurements for this test

Test ID	CES1508
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-18.5
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES1508
Head HIC-15	90
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.1
Compression (kN)	0.4
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	24
Lateral force (kN)	1.0
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	32
Average deflection (mm)	28
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	4.24
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.56
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	2.6
Acetabulum force (kN)	1.8
Combined force (kN)	4.3
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.8
L-M moment (Nm)	104
A-P moment (Nm)	27

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES1508
Head HIC-15	242
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.2
Compression (kN)	0.9
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	42
Lateral force (kN)	1.9
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	33
Average deflection (mm)	27
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	3.62
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.53
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	0.7
Acetabulum force (kN)	2.5
Combined force (kN)	2.5
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.8
L-M moment (Nm)	104
A-P moment (Nm)	-45

About the original side crash test

Roof strength

Rating applies to 2015-18 models

Tested vehicle: 2015 Jeep Renegade Sport 4-door 4wd

Overall evaluation
Curb weight	3,287 lbs
Peak force	19,207 lbs
Strength-to-weight ratio	5.84

About the roof strength test

Headlights

Trim level(s)

All trims

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual right curve and inadequate on the sharp right and both left curves.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	All trims
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating Applies to 2016-23 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	75.3 m	None
Straightaway left edge	42.4 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	47.3 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	40.1 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	44.4 m	None
150m radius left curve, left edge	38.6 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	118.2 m
Straightaway left edge	95.6 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	67.8 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	61.9 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	53.7 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	50.1 m

About the headlight evaluation

Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle

System details

Optional Full Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking

Package name

Optional Advanced Technology Group

Overall evaluation

Applies to 2015-18 models

Advanced

with optional equipment

This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
In the 12 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 10 mph.
In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 5 mph.

About the original front crash prevention test

Child seat anchors

Rating applies to 2015-18 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	Latitude
Seat type	cloth

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	Latitude
Seat type	cloth

Rating icon	Rating
G	Good
A	Acceptable
M	Marginal
P	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol	Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol	Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

Position	Rating
1
1	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	difficult to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available
3
3	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	difficult to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	16
Clearance angle (degrees)	44
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	23
Clearance angle (degrees)	38
Tether anchor
Location	Bottom seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Bottom seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	25
Clearance angle (degrees)	43
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	27
Clearance angle (degrees)	44
Tether anchor
Location	Bottom seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Rating applies to 2015-18 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	Sport
Seat type	cloth

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	Sport
Seat type	cloth

Rating icon	Rating
G	Good
A	Acceptable
M	Marginal
P	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol	Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol	Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

Position	Rating
1
1	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	difficult to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available
3
3	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	difficult to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	18
Clearance angle (degrees)	46
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	16
Clearance angle (degrees)	45
Tether anchor
Location	Bottom seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Bottom seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	26
Clearance angle (degrees)	39
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	4-6
Force (lbs)	25
Clearance angle (degrees)	47
Tether anchor
Location	Bottom seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

About the child seat anchor evaluation