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Owners love the 2019 Renegade's 1.8L MultiAir engine paired with the 6-speed automatic for real-world fuel economy around 28–30 mpg highway, which matters when you're driving from your apartment to the restaurant where you work. The tight turning radius (34.7 feet) makes parallel parking in cramped urban lots less of a white-knuckle event, and that compact footprint also means cheaper insurance premiums compared to a CR-V or RAV4.
The 9-speed automatic transmission (used mid-year in 2019 models) has a documented history of sudden downshifts and loss of power around 40k–70k miles, with multiple NHTSA complaints filed specifically for the 2019 model year. Paint bubbling and peeling on the hood and roof appears by 60k–90k miles even on garaged vehicles, likely due to insufficient primer. Some owners report infotainment touchscreen freezing or going dark at 50k+ miles, requiring a dealer reset.
Under 80k miles: $14,500–$17,200. 80k–120k miles: $12,000–$15,000. Over 120k miles: $9,500–$12,500. Prices vary most by trim level (Sport vs. Limited), accident history, and regional demand; a clean title in the Sunbelt typically commands $1,000–$2,000 more than equivalent mileage in the Rust Belt.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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