2018 Jeep Renegade problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (99) · Fuel/Propulsion System (61) · Power Train (46)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
228 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2018-10-17 · campaign 18V731000 · 21,104 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 2018-08-09 · campaign 18V524000 · 12,779 vehicles
Defect: 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 o
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (268)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-03-04 · S1408000384 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Electrical System 2026-02-14 · S1408000384 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Unknown Or Other 2025-10-07 · S2524000012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
high voltage air conditioning refrigerant dye
Electrical System 2025-09-16 · 9100668 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify "z" part number availability. order a "z" part number for all exchange orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order a "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Structure:body 2025-08-16 · 31-001-25 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Structure:body 2025-08-14 · 31-001-25 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Showing the 6 most recent of 268 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my jeep just died then tries to start and won't and i just bout it year ago or started making payments on it…”
2026-10-10 · Unknown Or Other“screen issues with the uconnect infotainment system. issues with accessing climate control features and using the backup camera due to screen flashing and or going blank.…”
2026-09-09 · Unknown Or Other“when i put the car in reverse sometimes it takes it about a minute for my backup camera to appear on the radio screen. i am not able to take my vehicle in for inspection since i have no babysitter or another vehicle while it is getting looked at. also my tire pressure system light came on saying the tire pressure system needs serviced and it won't …”
2026-08-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i was driving down the interstate at a low speed due to traffic being backed up and my vehicle started stalling as i was driving at a lower speed. the week before i was driving at a low speed in a parking garage and my vehicle stalled while driving. and i was at a stop sign a couple months ago and it stalled on the hill. it's also stuttered trying …”
2026-07-13 · Unknown Or Other“backup camera screen went out 2 months after purchasing. i googled and multiple forums including reddit had 2018 renegade owners reporting the same thing definitely a safety issue when half the screen is out. unable to use backup camera as purposed for safe driving it also makes it diffcult and thus unsafe to make selections on the touch screen fo…”
2026-06-24 · Engine · 66,000 mi“car has 66,000 miles. description of the safety defect and incident:component malfunction: the radiator cooling fan motor and the low-speed resistor circuit suffered a complete internal electrical failure. the defective part is being removed and is available for inspection upon request.safety risk: while idling stationary in live traffic, the vehic…”
2026-06-08 · Vehicle Speed Control · 109,465 mi“i am writing to report a severe safety defect regarding my 2018 jeep renegade. the vehicle suffers from an extreme internal oil consumption defect, burning 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles. according to certified automotive diagnostics, this is five times the normal operating rate. this rapid oil depletion causes the vehicle to abruptly lose power,…”
2026-06-03 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2018 jeep renegade. the contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal on several occasions, the vehicle hesitated, lost motive power and stalled. the rpms were significantly high during the failure. the vehcile required to be towed on some occasions. the contact stated that the failure occure…”
2026-05-26 · Structure:body“the "my sky" sunroof on this vehicle will open but not close. it has been a problem since the vehicle was purchased in 2018. it has been in and out of central avenue chrysler jeep for repairs. there are two cases with jeep customer care. the sunroof was supposedly repaired in octover 2024 but it still never operates properly. now the sunroof i…”
2026-05-22 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) · 60,000 mi“the contact owns a 2018 jeep renegade. the contact stated that while accelerating from a red light, the vehicle suddenly shut off and stalled in the middle of the intersection. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic shop, where the contact suffered a heat-related stroke due to the high temperature. the vehicle was subsequently transferred…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.