The 2018 Jeep Renegade has 2 recalls and 444 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.
Pictured: a 2017 model; the 2018 may differ in details. Photo: 2017 Jeep Renegade by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2018 compares
High
Fewest complaintsMost complaints
High complaint count among 9 Renegade model years — 3rd most.
2recalls
444complaints
16crashes
8fires
13injuries
16,000median miles
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.
Does your car have an open recall? Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Oct 17, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V731000 · 21,104 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Remedy & notes
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Electrical System
Aug 9, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V524000 · 12,779 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy & notes
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.
Complaints by year filed
2018 vs. other Jeep Renegade years
Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.
Questions
Does the 2018 Jeep Renegade have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2018 Jeep Renegade, the latest from Oct 17, 2018 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jeep Renegade?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (192), electrical system (131), fuel system (100). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.
Recalls by Model
