2018 Jeep Renegade reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2018 Jeep Renegade has 442 complaints with NHTSA after 9 years, or 69 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Renegade years here — over the median of the other years, which is 8. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Fuel pump and Front underhood wiring.

2015 Jeep Renegade — Photo by Harvey Bold, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0

Complaints

442

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (189 of 442), then Electrical system (131) and Fuel and propulsion system (90). Those filings include 16 that report a crash, 8 that report a fire, and 10 that report an injury.

Next to 2017 and 2019

The 2017 Renegade has 564 complaints, 86 per year, and the 2019 has 79 complaints, 6 per year. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2018 Jeep Renegade. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

Recall Fuel pump 2018-10-17 · NHTSA campaign 18V731000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall electrical system, wiring, front underhood wiring 2018-08-09 · NHTSA campaign 18V524000

Summary 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.

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.

Complaints by component (442 total)

Engine

189

Electrical system

131

Fuel and propulsion system

Powertrain

Service brakes

Speed control

Steering

Visibility and wipers

Air bags

Exterior lighting

Fuel system, gasoline

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Structure

Back-over prevention

Engine and engine cooling

Seat belts

Forward collision avoidance

Seats

Wheels

Equipment

Hydraulic brakes

Suspension

Air brakes

Latches, locks, and linkages

Parking brake

Tires

Visibility

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-09
"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…"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-18
"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…"
Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-07-13
"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…"
Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-06-24
"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…"
Speed control, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-06-08

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2018 Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2018 Jeep Renegade SUV 4WD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Renegade two-wheel drive	1.4L, 4-cyl	Manual 6-speed	Front-wheel drive	24	31	26 MPG	$3050
Renegade two-wheel drive	2.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic 9-speed	Front-wheel drive	22	30	25 MPG	$2600
Renegade two-wheel drive	2.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic 9-speed	Front-wheel drive	22	30	25 MPG	$2600
Renegade four-wheel drive	1.4L, 4-cyl	Manual 6-speed	All-wheel drive	24	31	26 MPG	$3050
Renegade four-wheel drive	2.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic 9-speed	All-wheel drive	21	29	24 MPG	$2700

Specs and fitment

BU generation, 2015–2023

Body styles SUV

Oil 0W-20 (1.3L turbo and 2.4L); 5W-40 (1.6L diesel where equipped) , 4.8 qt capacity

Tire size 215/60R17 to 225/55R18 (trim dependent)

Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 18V731000. 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. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Jeep Renegade reliable?

What are common problems with a 2018 Jeep Renegade?

Is the 2018 Jeep Renegade more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2018 Jeep Renegade been recalled?

The 2018 Jeep Renegade has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Jeep Renegade?

Owners have filed 442 complaints about the 2018 Jeep Renegade with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2018 Jeep Renegade get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 Jeep Renegade is 25.2 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Renegade take?

Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner’s manual.

What generation is the 2018 Jeep Renegade?

BU generation (2015-2023) for the US Renegade years this site tracks.

What tire sizes does a Jeep Renegade use?

Common US fits run about 215/60R17 to 225/55R18 depending on trim.