2018 Jeep Renegade Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Renegade years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 443 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jeep Renegade. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Renegade model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (190 complaints, 43%), typically at around 19,700 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 8 fires, 13 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 443owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Jeep Renegade problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 190 | 43% | 19,700 | “oil consumption” (19%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 131 | 30% | 14,000 | “backup camera” (8%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 95 | 21% | 14,220 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 90 | 20% | 16,000 | “fuel pump” (20%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 58 | 13% | 17,500 | “low oil” (16%) | — |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 4% | 8,916 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 4% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 2% | 3,370 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 2% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 2% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 2% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 2% | 66,850 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 2% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 1% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 1% | 85,250 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 1% | 5,200 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | 2,400 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 0% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 0% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 0% | 2,400 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 1,300 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Jeep Renegade recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure.
Risk: A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB2.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Screen issues with the uconnect infotainment system. Issues with accessing climate control features and using the backup camera due to screen flashing and or going blank.
When I put the car in reverse sometimes it takes it about a minute for my backup camera to appear on the radio screen. I am not able to take my vehicle in for inspection since I have no babysitter or another vehicle while it is getting looked at. Also my tire pressure system light came on saying…
I was driving down the interstate at a low speed due to traffic being backed up and my vehicle started stalling as I was driving at a lower speed. The week before I was driving at a low speed in a parking garage and my vehicle stalled while driving. And I was at a stop sign a couple months ago and…
Backup camera screen went out 2 months after purchasing. I googled and multiple forums including Reddit had 2018 renegade owners reporting the same thing Definitely a safety issue when half the screen is out. Unable to use backup camera as purposed for safe driving It also makes it diffCult and…
Car has 66,000 miles. Description of the Safety Defect and Incident:Component Malfunction: The radiator cooling fan motor and the low-speed resistor circuit suffered a complete internal electrical failure. The defective part is being removed and is available for inspection upon request.Safety Risk…
Other Jeep Renegade years
← 2017 Renegade · 2019 Renegade →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 20 | 2 |
| 2022 Renegade | 26 | 2 |
| 2021 Renegade | 67 | 2 |
| 2020 Renegade | 62 | 3 |
| 2019 Renegade | 79 | 4 |
| 2018 | 443 | 2 |
| 2017 Renegade | 566 | 3 |
| 2016 Renegade | 431 | 1 |
| 2015 Renegade | 512 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jeep Renegade?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 190 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Jeep Renegade?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Jeep Renegade a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Renegade model years, the 2018 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.