2018 Jeep Renegade Engine Problems
Owners have filed 190 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2018 Jeep Renegade, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 19,700 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil consumption” (19% of reports).
- 190engine complaints
- 19,700median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil consumption: mentioned in 37 of 190 complaints (19%)
- Shuts off: mentioned in 13 of 190 complaints (7%)
- Chrysler dodge: mentioned in 11 of 190 complaints (6%)
- Put park: mentioned in 11 of 190 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 117 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 190 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Renegade engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 3 | 15% | — |
| 2022 Renegade | 11 | 42% | 10,520 |
| 2021 Renegade | 9 | 13% | — |
| 2020 Renegade | 21 | 34% | 7,000 |
| 2019 Renegade | 15 | 19% | 5,700 |
| 2018 Renegade | 190 | 43% | 19,700 |
| 2017 Renegade | 268 | 47% | 30,700 |
| 2016 Renegade | 174 | 40% | 39,000 |
| 2015 Renegade | 161 | 31% | 40,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2018 Jeep Renegade. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
I am writing to report a severe safety defect regarding my 2018 Jeep Renegade. The vehicle suffers from an extreme internal oil consumption defect, burning 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles. According to certified automotive diagnostics, this is five times the normal operating rate. This rapid oil…
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 Jeep Renegades have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 190 owner complaints about engine for the 2018 Jeep Renegade (43% of the 443 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Jeep Renegade engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 19,700 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2018 Jeep Renegade?
The most frequent phrase is “oil consumption”, in 37 of 190 complaints, followed by “shuts off” (13).
Other 2018 Jeep Renegade problems
See all 2018 Jeep Renegade problems or engine problems across all Renegade years.