2018 Jeep Renegade: common problems and reliability

The 2018 Jeep Renegade has 439 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag poor reliability / major component failures: very frequent complaints encompassing engines (2.4l oil consumption, piston ring failures), transmissions (9-speed automatic failures, jerky shifting, "reprogramming" required), and electrical systems (module failures, battery issues). frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2018 model year

439
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
16
Crash reports
8
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Jeep Renegade vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2018 a good year for the Renegade?

Across the 5 Renegade model years we track, complaint volume runs from 23 (2022) to 439 (2018). With 439 complaints, the 2018 Renegade sits abovethe model's median of 63.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
189
electrical system
130
fuel/propulsion system
89
power train
58
service brakes
20

Recalls affecting the 2018 Renegade

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

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/o

electrical system:wiring:front underhood

Campaign 18V524000

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 Wran

What owners say across generations

Mixed to negative sentiment overall, heavily dependent on model year and powertrain. The vehicle is praised by a subset of owners for its unique, quirky styling, surprisingly spacious interior for its compact footprint, good headroom,…

  • Poor reliability / major component failures: very frequent complaints encompassing engines (2.4L oil consumption, piston ring failures), transmissions (9-speed automatic failures, jerky shifting, "reprogramming" required), and electrical systems (module failures, battery issues). Frequency: very frequent.
  • Underpowered, unrefined engines: sluggish acceleration, excessive engine noise when stressed, turbo lag (1.3L/1.4L), lack of passing power. The 2.4L is specifically criticized. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Renegade. See the full Renegade owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Renegade listings typically run $11,976–$18,813 across 2015 to 2023 model years.

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