Model year
2018 Jeep Renegade
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 444 complaints for the 2018 Jeep Renegade (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (190), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (129), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (95). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 24–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2015 512 complaints
- 2016 431 complaints
- 2017 566 complaints
- 2018 444 complaints
- 2019 80 complaints
- 2020 63 complaints
- 2021 67 complaints
- 2022 26 complaints
- 2023 20 complaints
Recalls
18V731000 · Oct 17, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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…
18V524000 · Aug 9, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: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…
Complaints
444 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 16, fire flag on 8, injury field 13, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.18 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.23 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renegade 2WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Renegade 2WD · 1.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| Renegade 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Renegade 4WD · 1.4L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| Renegade 2WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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Check a vehicle
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