2018 Jeep Renegade Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Jeep Renegade, and owners have filed 442 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 Jeep Renegade
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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…
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Electrical system: front underhood
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…
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…
442 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Jeep Renegade have filed 442 complaints with NHTSA; 16 describe a crash and 8 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 25,542 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 97 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 9, 2026 · Unknown or other
“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 par”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 18, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Jeep Renegade (Renegade 2WD, Renegade 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–26 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 21–24 / 29–31 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.4/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 9-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Jeep Renegade model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Renegade model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Jeep Renegade | 3 | 511 |
| 2016 Jeep Renegade | 1 | 430 |
| 2017 Jeep Renegade | 3 | 565 |
| 2018 Jeep Renegade | 2 | 442 |
| 2019 Jeep Renegade | 4 | 79 |
| 2020 Jeep Renegade | 3 | 62 |
| 2021 Jeep Renegade | 2 | 67 |
| 2022 Jeep Renegade | 2 | 26 |
| 2023 Jeep Renegade | 2 | 20 |
Checking a specific 2018 Jeep Renegade
How do I know if my 2018 Jeep Renegade has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 Jeep Renegade; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V524000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Wrangler 4-DR 4X41,366 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.