repaired · 2020 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Jeep RenegadeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 444 owner complaints about the 2018 Jeep Renegade, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-731 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Jeep Renegade has problems
444 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
190Engine4 crash/fire/injury
131Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
91Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
58Power train
17Service brakes
16Vehicle speed control
11Visibility/wiper
11Steering
10Fuel system, gasoline
6918 other systems15 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 190 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 131 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 91 | 1 |
| Power train | 58 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 10 | 0 |
| 18 other systems | 69 | 15 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 Jeep Renegade recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Wiring: front underhood
Risk. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
20kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 117 engine complaints. 97% were reported before 100,000 miles.
75under 30k miles113under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Renegade year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Renegade median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Jeep Renegade safety ratings
2018 Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Renegade owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
Own a 2018 Renegade?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.