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2018 Jeep Renegade
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 444
- Received May 2018 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine burns excessive oil between changes57 complaints · 13% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine suddenly shuts off while driving52 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving42 complaints · 9.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #18V731000Chrysler (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.
- Recall #18V524000Chrysler (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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Engine burns excessive oil between changesFirst signal: Feb 2019
- Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its ownFirst signal: Aug 2019
- Rearview backup camera fails or goes blackFirst signal: Jul 2020
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 16 crashes, 8 fires, 13 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 97 |
| 2020 | 88 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 58 |
| 2025 | 41 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 24 |
| Total | 444 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 57 | 13% | 3.7× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Feb 2019 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.4% |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 52 | 12% | 1.9× | NHTSA recall #18V524000 |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 42 | 9.5% | 17× | |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 39 | 8.8% | 10.2× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2019 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.6% |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 33 | 7.4% | 5.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jul 2020 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.4% |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 11 | 2.5% | – | NHTSA recall #18V731000 |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 9 | 2.0% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 7 | 1.6% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 7 | 1.6% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 7 | 1.6% | – | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 5 | 1.1% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 5 | 1.1% | – | |
| Tail light sockets melt and burn | 5 | 1.1% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 4 | 0.9% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 4 | 0.9% | – | |
| Manual clutch wears out or fails early | 4 | 0.9% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 4 | 0.9% | – | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 3 | 0.7% | – | |
| Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly | 3 | 0.7% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 3 | 0.7% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #18V731000October 17, 201821,104 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
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.
A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA recall #18V524000August 9, 201812,779 vehicles affected
electrical system: wiring: front underhood
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.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2018 Jeep Renegade.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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