Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Faults and service for this model with this engine
Jeep Renegade (EU) 1.0 / 1.3 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid)
Petrol · 2014–now
0
known faults
33.1 %
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All about the Jeep Renegade (EU)All about the 1.0 / 1.3 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid) engine
The 1.0 / 1.3 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid) engine was fitted to the Jeep Renegade (EU) (2014–now). In the EU that is 33.1 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 1.0 120 hp, 1.3 131 hp, 1.3 179 hp, 1.3 151 hp, 1.3 150 hp.
Engine faults ✓ Checked against sources (10/2026)
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
No typical faults on record.
Gearboxes
Manual
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
DCT / TCT (C635, dry clutch)
TCT / DCT actuator & clutch
usually 60,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Jerky shifts, gearbox warning
Fix: Actuator / clutch replacement
€800–2,200
Automatic (Aisin 6-speed / ZF 9HP)
ZF 9HP rough shifts / software
usually 20,000–120,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Harsh or delayed shifts
Fix: Software update; fluid service
€0–400
Service plan for this engine
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,200–4,950. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Jeep Renegade (EU) with the 1.0 / 1.3 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Versions of this engine in the Jeep Renegade (EU)
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol999 cm³ · 88 kW (120 hp) | 18.2 % | 2018–2025 | 153 g/km | 6.4 L |
| 1.3 Hybrid1,332 cm³ · 96 kW (131 hp) | 4.8 % | 2020–2025 | 44 g/km | 1.9 L |
| 1.3 Hybrid1,332 cm³ · 132 kW (179 hp) | 3.1 % | 2020–2025 | 46 g/km | 2.0 L |
| 1.3 Petrol1,332 cm³ · 111 kW (151 hp) | 2.9 % | 2018–2024 | 163 g/km | 6.9 L |
| 1.3 Petrol1,332 cm³ · 110 kW (150 hp) | 2.9 % | 2019–2025 | 154 g/km | 6.8 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (8). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Fire risk 2024 Jeep Renegade and Compass PHEV 12V cable connection22/08/2024 · R/2024/288
- Wheels / tyres Incorrect tyre size data on Certificate of Conformity (CoC)24/05/2024 · R/2024/184
- Engine / loss of power Catalyst efficiency22/11/2023 · R/2023/286
- Fire risk The PBU (pressure valve) membrane in the high voltage battery pack may not be sealed due to incomplete ultrasonic welding10/07/2023 · R/2023/202
- Airbag The occupant restraint controller (orc) special features / function configuration memory may be incorrectly updated when certain diagnostic service tools are used31/05/2019 · R/2019/152
- Engine / loss of power The right side engine mount may not have been machined correctly15/03/2019 · R/2019/054
- Suspension / axles Transaxle wiring has been incorrectly fitted31/03/2017 · R/2017/056
- Airbag Side window airbags may fail to deploy31/03/2017 · R/2017/099
Common questions
Does the Jeep Renegade (EU) 1.0 / 1.3 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid) have a timing belt or a chain?
Chain.
The same model with other engines
1.6 / 2.0 MultiJet II (JTDm / DDiS)1.4 T-Jet / MultiAir (turbo)
Other models with the 1.0 / 1.3 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid) engine
Fiat 500 2007–Fiat Panda III 2012–Fiat 500X 2014–Jeep Compass II (EU) 2017–Lancia Ypsilon (846) 2011–2024
Sources and notes
Main sources for the faults of this engine:
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026