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2018 Jeep Renegade

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA441
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA26 mpg
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The 2018 Jeep Renegade is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Renegade 2WD, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 441 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Renegade 2WDGasFWD1.4L 4-cyl turbo243126$3,000
Renegade 4WDGasAWD1.4L 4-cyl turbo243126$3,000
Renegade 2WDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl223025$2,500
Renegade 2WDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl223025$2,500
Renegade 4WDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl212924$2,600

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 39776, 39780, 39775, 39804, 39779.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Fuel System, Gasoline

UB2
21,104 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V731000reported Oct 17, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Electrical System

U87
12,779 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V524000reported Aug 9, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
441complaints filed

16 involved a crash · 8 a fire · 13 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2018: 21 · 2019: 97 · 2020: 88 · 2021: 40 · 2022: 29 · 2023: 46 · 2024: 58 · 2025: 41 · 2026: 21

Most-cited components

Engine190
Electrical System132
Unspecified93
Fuel/Propulsion System90
Power Train58
Service Brakes17

What owners describe

“2018 Jeep Renegade will randomly stall described in this current recall 18V731000 Though searching my vin number shows no recall. This is a serious safety hazard and needs to be repaired asap”Jan 10, 2022 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the oil level was extremely low. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact indicated an oil…”Dec 9, 2021 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“My engine has stalled on several different occasions after accelerating it will stall out with no warning. It will restart but usually takes a few attempts.”Nov 23, 2021 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆23%

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Other Renegade model years

B

2023 Jeep Renegade

2 recalls · 20 complaints

B

2022 Jeep Renegade

2 recalls · 26 complaints

B

2021 Jeep Renegade

2 recalls · 66 complaints

B

2020 Jeep Renegade

3 recalls · 62 complaints

C

2019 Jeep Renegade

4 recalls · 79 complaints

C

2017 Jeep Renegade

3 recalls · 564 complaints

A

2016 Jeep Renegade

1 recalls · 429 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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