2018 Model Year

Jeep Renegade

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
428
Recalls
1
Crashes
16
Severe
34

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

18V731000 Oct 2018

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Sep 2026

While driving the moving vehicle on 3 occasions my vehicle has stalled out with me driving it, however there is a recall online for the same year, ma...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 2026

Driving down the road the Jeep shuts off. It’s done it 5 times now. It takes a bit to turn back on. Almost caused four accidents it shitting down inst...

Engine
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning ligh...

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 2026

See attached document for complaint.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

Description of Incident / Failure The vehicle’s center infotainment/display screen malfunctioned and became partially inoperable. The left side of th...

SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

The clutch does not engage properly cause it to burnout.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 2026

A faulty tail light connection to ground can cause a fire hazard, potentially affecting the circuit board. I noticed a burning plastic smell emanating...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated....

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2025

Car died due to being out of fuel but gauge still read 1/4 tank. Mechanic said fuel float failure.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2025

Stereo Head Unit screen went black. It started "glitchy" with streaks but eventually went black. No use of the rear back up camera or any functions on...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Jeep Renegade has 428 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 16 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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