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2018 Jeep Renegade

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Renegade years

Owner complaints for the 2018 Jeep Renegade are substantially higher than the model-year median of 79.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

228 reports with mileage · 214 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 190 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 131 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 90 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

16 crash reports8 fire reports10 injury reports

What owners actually said

442 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 8, 2025
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

The touch screen has been an issue It does not come on. It his controls the heated steering wheel and cannot be shut off which then over eats and makes it impossible to touch. The screen controls the heated seats and the heat in general.

NHTSA ODI #11634989

Mileage unknown · Jan 8, 2025
Electrical System

My touchscreen stopped working and is showing black lines and will go completely black

NHTSA ODI #11634791

41,000 miles · Jan 2, 2025
Engine

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for regular maintenance, and while the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was notified of a manufacturer recall related to a possible oil consumption failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle should be returned after …

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The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for regular maintenance, and while the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was notified of a manufacturer recall related to a possible oil consumption failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle should be returned after driving for 1,500 miles for a consumption test. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to the oil consumption test. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that he was informed by the dealer that the engine had been replaced; however, after retrieving the vehicle the oil consumption failure persisted. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that there was no documentation that the engine had been replaced. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was repaired again under recall however, after returning the vehicle for service, the contact was informed that the engine was 2-quarts low on engine oil and there was no leak found. The contact was concerned that the engine might need to be replaced and the repair might be out of pocket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

NHTSA ODI #11633647

Mileage unknown · Dec 26, 2024
Electrical SystemEngine

My Jeep has incredibly high oil consumption. I am putting a quart of oil in every two weeks even after an oil change. My car also stalls intermittently, it has even turned completely off on the freeway. The electrical in my car goes in and out and my display for my radio is completely blacked out.

NHTSA ODI #11632524

Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 2024
Back Over PreventionElectrical System

Interior navigation screen has stopped working which interferes with the back up camera & other important features of the vehicle. Nothing specific happened, just went black on half of the screen one day

NHTSA ODI #11631228

Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 2024
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

Original U Connect system screen delamination! This is a big problem for many users on jeep models 2018! Because of this the system makes random calls from my contacts well I’m driving! I am driving 30 miles a day on the highway and this is becoming a safety issue! Like me many people are waiting for a recall but nothing is com…

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Original U Connect system screen delamination! This is a big problem for many users on jeep models 2018! Because of this the system makes random calls from my contacts well I’m driving! I am driving 30 miles a day on the highway and this is becoming a safety issue! Like me many people are waiting for a recall but nothing is coming since 2018!!! Very dangerous when I am driving with my GPS on and the radio calls people randomly and I have to hangs up on people every 5 seconds and then my contacts call me back and have to explain my situation! This is unacceptable! Please help us 🇺🇸

NHTSA ODI #11628939

Mileage unknown · Nov 28, 2024
Unknown Or Other

The screen for the radio presents several vertical lines of discoloration before the screen goes completely black. There is no way to return the screen's display until you turn your car off, let it rest for a while, and start again - even then the display quickly reverts to unusable condition. This affects safety as this is the …

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The screen for the radio presents several vertical lines of discoloration before the screen goes completely black. There is no way to return the screen's display until you turn your car off, let it rest for a while, and start again - even then the display quickly reverts to unusable condition. This affects safety as this is the only way to use the backup camera and is the sole control center for many of the vehicle's functions. This appears to be a widespread issue, and the dealer is charging astronomical amounts for the repair of this defect.

NHTSA ODI #11627834

Mileage unknown · Nov 27, 2024
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

My touchscreen is acting up and cannot use it for backup or any thing. This needs to be addressed as i need my backup camera to work as I back up when I park and is a requirement for my job.

NHTSA ODI #11627776

Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 2024
Electrical SystemVehicle Speed Control

My speedometer will change from MPH to KM on its own while i am driving. It will also keep changing back and forth making it a driver distraction. My dash screen is also going bad. I will definitely take it in for an inspection. I pulled into a rest area to assess what was going on with the electrical problem. There were not any…

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My speedometer will change from MPH to KM on its own while i am driving. It will also keep changing back and forth making it a driver distraction. My dash screen is also going bad. I will definitely take it in for an inspection. I pulled into a rest area to assess what was going on with the electrical problem. There were not any warnings at all. It just happened so I have not informed anyone yet.

NHTSA ODI #11625750

100,000 miles · Nov 7, 2024
Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while reversing, the back-over prevention camera operated as needed intermittently. The contact stated that the camera was occasionally turned on and turned off with the radio. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was n…

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The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while reversing, the back-over prevention camera operated as needed intermittently. The contact stated that the camera was occasionally turned on and turned off with the radio. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

NHTSA ODI #11624029

Official recalls

2

18V731000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Oct 17, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

18V524000 · Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood

Aug 9, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.