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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

Wheels complaints

4 reports
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2,400 miles · Aug 1, 2019
SuspensionWheels

I HAVE NOT HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR A YEAR ONLY HAVE HAD IT FOR AT LEAST 9 MONTHS NOW DROVE IT OFF THE LOT BRAND NEW ONLY 2 MILES ON IT. MY TIRES ARE HORRIBLE THE TREAD IS SHOWING ON ALL 4 TIRES NOT ONLY THAT THE SUSPENSION ON THE CAR IS COMPLETELY UNALIGNED. I HAVE NOT HIT ANYTHING OR HAD ANY ACCIDENTS IN THE VEHICLE AT ALL. THIS S…

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I HAVE NOT HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR A YEAR ONLY HAVE HAD IT FOR AT LEAST 9 MONTHS NOW DROVE IT OFF THE LOT BRAND NEW ONLY 2 MILES ON IT. MY TIRES ARE HORRIBLE THE TREAD IS SHOWING ON ALL 4 TIRES NOT ONLY THAT THE SUSPENSION ON THE CAR IS COMPLETELY UNALIGNED. I HAVE NOT HIT ANYTHING OR HAD ANY ACCIDENTS IN THE VEHICLE AT ALL. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. NOT ONLY THAT I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.

NHTSA ODI #11241164

Mileage unknown · Jul 14, 2019
Wheels

NO SPARE TIRE GIVEN NO WAY TO CHANGE TIRE IF SUFFERING FLAT TIRE OR BLOWOUT

NHTSA ODI #11231727

7,000 miles · Jun 3, 2019
Wheels

CONTINENTAL SPORT 265/65/R16/ THE TIRE BUBBLED AND POPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TREAD IT SEPARATED WITH OUT ANY INDICATION. WHEN I STARTED TO GET ONTO THE INTERSTATE IT RUPTURED WITHOUT BEING PUNCTURED

NHTSA ODI #11217535

25 miles · Mar 30, 2019
Wheels

MY NEW VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED WITHOUT A SPARE TIRE. THERE IS ONLY A FIX A FLAT KIT. A FIX A FLAT KIT WILL NOT "FIX" A SEVERELY DAMAGED TIRE. I'M TOLD I CAN BUY A SPARE TIRE KIT FOR EXTRA MONEY. SPARE TIRES SHOULD BE REQUIRED BY LAW ON EVERY NEW CAR.

NHTSA ODI #11192597

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.