2018 Jeep Renegade

◆ Worse than typical

2018 Jeep Renegade
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2018: 441 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2015	511
2016	429
2017	562
2018	441
2019	78
2020	62
2021	66
2022	25
2023	20

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 43%

43% of complaints: engine — 190 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30%

30% of complaints: electrical system — 132 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and cables.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250424

2018 JEEP RENEGADE THAT IS ONLY 8 MONTHS OLD WAS PARKED ALONG A STREET IN BLACKSBURG, VA AT NIGHT. THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR, MAYBE A BIT LONGER. IT CAUGHT FIRE ON 11/9/18 WHILE OUR SON WAS INSIDE HIS FRIEND'S APARTMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181124

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260713

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 90 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260818

From the first few months we've had this car it will randomly stall out about 10 times over 5 years while driving on busy streets. We've taken it to a Chrysler dealership and were told it was fine, but that we should get more frequent oil changes.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230906

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 58 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2018 — complaint volume: 441

R 20181002 — electrical system

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 18V524000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190426 — fuel system, gasoline

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 18V731000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Jeep Renegade — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine issues (190 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (132 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (90 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 18V524000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 18V731000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Jeep Renegade reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Jeep Renegade is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jeep Renegade?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Jeep Renegade have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.