First generation (BU)
2018 Jeep Renegade
The most reported problem on the 2018 Jeep Renegade is stalling, with 170 complaints, usually around 19,000 miles.
- 442owner complaints
- 2recalls
- 16involved a crash
- 19,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 9, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Renegade doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2018 model year.
Is the 2018 Jeep Renegade reliable?
The 2018 Jeep Renegade has 442 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 1.3 times the median of 331 for 2018 SUVs on this site. Of the 9 Renegade model years since 2015, it has the 3rd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2017 and 2019
- At 49 complaints for each year on the road, the 2018 runs close to the 2017 (56) and 5.0 times the 2019 (10).
- Top problem
- One problem takes up much of the file: stalling, named in 170 of the 442 complaints (38%). A quarter of the 115 owners who gave a mileage for stalling saw it by about 5,000 miles, and half by about 19,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 23 of the 442 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 16 reports mention a crash, 8 mention a fire and 13 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 9 of 16, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Infotainment has a recall on the same system (18V-524). Stalling and oil consumption have none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2019 at 97 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 41. So far in 2026, 22 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 170 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
442 complaints is 1.6 times the median 2018 model on this site and 1.3 times the median 2018 SUV. Among the 4 Renegade model years here it ranks 3rd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2018 Jeep Renegade
Jeep filed 268 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2018 Jeep Renegade. 43 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 1 bulletin · 170 complaints
B1053-64 RFHM (Kin Communication) - Signal Plausibility Failure Set In The RF Hub. Unable To Shut Off Ignition, EVIC Displays Service Passive Entry
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 20 bulletins · 96 complaints
SOS and Assistance Call Not Working After Radio Exchange Unit Installed
Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting
18 more on this problem
Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw
UAQ and UCQ Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. ? Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice Recognition (VR) response and navigation guidance.
Connected Services Will Not Work After Radio Replacement
Radio Reboot Continually
ULQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to 34.2. If the software update is performed on a radio with software below 19.9, the radio could be damaged and will need to be replaced.
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the RFHM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
UJQ and UMQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting the software level and update the radio software level to 34.2. Customers may experience one or more of the following:The language switches to Italian.
UAG, UCG and UDG Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio software level to 23.02.30.16 Customers may experience the following:Radio changes distance, temperature and time format, after a network deep sleep.
UGQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting the software level to see if the radio needs one or two USB flash drive(s) to update the radio software level to 39.2.It is critical that every step of the bulletin is reviewed and performed properly.
Radio Screen Flickering When Using Apple CarPlay Or Android Auto.
Plus 8 older ones not listed here.
Burns oil or oil level rises 4 bulletins · 70 complaints
2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XS1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes.
2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ● Excessive oil consumption.
2 more on this problem
2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine.
2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil ...
Infotainment screen freezes or goes black 1 bulletin · 25 complaints
UAQ and UCQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to 39.5 Customers may experience one or more of the following: Intermittent, black radio display screen. Intermittent, radio freezes.
Check engine light or misfire 6 bulletins · 23 complaints
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
4 more on this problem
CEL, Check Engine Lamp On, DTC P0339 Crankshaft Position Sensor Intermittent
No Start, No Crank After PCM And RFHUB Replaced, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Sets In The PCM
2.4L Ignition Coil Boot Replacement This bulletin involves replacing all four ignition coil insulating boots. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 20 complaints
A/C Pressure Transducer A/C inoperative and diagnosis leads to pressure transducer. Call Steve Rice at cell (248) 867-0061 before replacing the pressure transducer. If no response in 15 minutes, please proceed with repair.
A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 4 bulletins · 9 complaints
High Voltage Air Conditioning Refrigerant Dye
Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system.
2 more on this problem
Flash: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the HVAC control module with the latest available software. The customer may describe one of the following:Not all blower speeds are working.
A/C Pressure Transducer A/C inoperative and diagnosis leads to pressure transducer. Call Steve Rice at cell (248) 867-0061 before replacing the pressure transducer. If no response in 15 minutes, please proceed with repair.
Battery dies or the car will not start 6 bulletins · 9 complaints
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
4 more on this problem
Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off
No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
Complaints filed by year
97 complaints came in 2019, 4.6 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2018 Jeep Renegade
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
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 UB2.
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 and remedy
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 for this recall is U87.
All 2 recalls on the 2018 Jeep Renegade, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2018 Jeep Renegade?
Stalling, with 170 of the 442 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 19,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2018 Jeep Renegade problems start?
Of the 246 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 5,000 miles and half by about 19,000.
Is the 2018 Jeep Renegade better or worse than the 2017 and 2019?
Counted per year on the road, the 2018 has about as many complaints as the 2017 and more complaints than the 2019: 49 a year against 56 and 10.
How many 2018 Jeep Renegade complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
23 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2018 Jeep Renegade?
No recall on file for the 2018 Jeep Renegade is on the same system as stalling. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.