KnownCarProblems2018 Jeep Renegade Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 444 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jeep Renegade, most often about the engine (43% of complaints, typically around 19,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Renegade model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2018 Jeep Renegade problems
Engine
192 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 19,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, exhaust system, engine.
At 19700 miles I was driving home (50 miles) in the middle of a busy road my engine stalled and then completely stopped in the middle of the road. Causing the vehicle behind me to slam on their brakes to avoid from hitting me. I was not far from home and was able to get it to start up after putting it in park. I went…
When operating the vehicle, especially on turns, the car will cut out and not accelerate when they accelerator is pushed down. It'll leave a lag and then suddenly engage and take off quickly. It's like a studder but has left me trying to turn across traffic and sit in the same spot, paused and not able to move with…
Electrical
131 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, 12v/24v/48v battery.
2018 Jeep Renegade that is only 8 months old was parked along a street in blacksburg, va at night. The car had been parked for at least 1 hour, maybe a bit longer. It caught fire on 11/9/18 while our son was inside his friend's apartment. Someone noticed it and alerted him. The smoke from the fire was black and had…
1) vehicle does not give audible when turn signal is on 2) vehicle does not give audible when safety belt is not clicked 3) vehicle intermittently will not respond to accelerator pedal and will begin to slow down, no matter if pedal pressed completely to the floor. Occurred while going up a bridge while on the I-295.
Fuel system
100 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
When operating the vehicle, especially on turns, the car will cut out and not accelerate when they accelerator is pushed down. It'll leave a lag and then suddenly engage and take off quickly. It's like a studder but has left me trying to turn across traffic and sit in the same spot, paused and not able to move with…
Driving with my child in the vehicle and the car engine cutoff. Luckily I was not in traffic and was able to get the vehicle stopped. Message in dash was something about needing to shift to park. Placed vehicle in park, engine restarted and sputtered for a moment, then continued as normal. Only happened once.…
Other or unspecified
95 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles.
My Renegade 2018 keeps shutting off while at most stops I take it in service at least 8 times and can't duplicate the problem the mechanic can't find nothing the service department was very rude and not helpful they were rude I want the service department offered me the loaner 6 times and did nothing about can't find…
I was on a two lane highway on a straightaway with cruise control set at 70 miles per hour. With out warning my car turned to the right off of the highway and did not brake. I hit an embankment at full speed and rolled. I was not impaired nor did I fall asleep; however, due to injuries I sustained in the accident I…
Transmission
58 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 17,500 miles.
Twice in the last week, my 2018 Jeep Renegade with around 17,500 miles has stalled after moderately hard braking. In both cases the vehicle had a difficult time restarting. In the last case, the stalling occurred during busy rush hour city traffic and we sat for about minute with traffic passing US while we attempted…
Driving with my child in the vehicle and the car engine cutoff. Luckily I was not in traffic and was able to get the vehicle stopped. Message in dash was something about needing to shift to park. Placed vehicle in park, engine restarted and sputtered for a moment, then continued as normal. Only happened once.…
Brakes
20 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 12,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock.
Constant engine stalling at highway speeds and normal speeds causing all engine power to cease in my vehicle leaving it to the mercy of my brakes which lock up upon power loss and makes it extremely difficult to stop. Brought vehicle to dealership multiple times just to be told that they could not duplicate the…
Brakes have been screeching when I slow down to make a turn on residential road. But when I have the breaks checked I'm told they are fine. Also rhe passenger side small yellow light keeps goubf in and out. I brought it to the dealership a few months ago but the light came back on.
Speed control
16 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Jeep stopped accelerating on the interstate going 75 on cruise control; we were in the passing line with semi trucks behind US so we has nothing choice but to pull over to the left shoulder until we could safely move the car to the right shoulder. Car continued to run, but would not accelerate. No check engine light.…
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle shook violently and started to lose acceleration. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred two other times. The vehicle was towed to don jackson chrysler Jeep (3950 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291), but…
Visibility and wipers
12 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 3,500 miles.
I have stalled about 6 times while in motion on city street. Usually shortly after leaving. At 3,500 miles, turned the corner, stalled again. Not a drop of oil in it with no leaking, no smoke, no check oil or engine lights. Dealer said this is "normal". Has stalled since while in motion, with enough oil in the engine.
So I've had my 2018 Jeep Renegade for about approximately 9 months and about 2 months ago my radio started turning off and on by itself and this happens when driving and sometimes right when I turn the car on. And at the same time the windshield wipers sprayer that clean the windows stoped working and the bottle of…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Jeep Renegade recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
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.
Full defect 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.
Electrical: front underhood
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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2018 Jeep Renegade
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jeep Renegade?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (192 complaints, typically around 19,500 miles); electrical (131 complaints, typically around 14,000 miles); fuel system (100 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Jeep Renegade have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 17, 2018 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Jeep Renegade?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Renegade model year since 2000, with 444 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.