Worst 2018 Jeep Renegade Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Jeep Renegade.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 188 | 3 | 2 | 25,343 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 127 | 1 | 5 | 19,385 mi | |
| Fuel System | 87 | — | 1 | 21,805 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 58 | — | — | 27,907 mi | |
| Brakes | 17 | 3 | 2 | 8,746 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | — | — | 10,983 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | 1 | — | 5,432 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 11 | — | — | 7,614 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | 16,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 8 | 1 | 19,696 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 8 | 1 | — | 10,700 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 71,912 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 16,333 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 3 | — | 37,267 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Knee Bolster | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Jeep Renegade
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~33,883 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2018 Jeep Renegade — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Renegade reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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