2018 Jeep Renegade · symptom sheet
Backup camera goes black or freezes
- 35owner reports
- 15,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 9, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
35 of the 96 reports of infotainment on the 2018 Renegade describe backup camera failure.
Part of Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (96 reports) · also: screen freezing
Tick what matches of 35 reports
Backup camera failure on other Renegade years
No other Renegade model year has enough reports of backup camera failure for a sheet of its own. See every Renegade year.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the camera (35 reports) and the head unit or screen (33 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the electrical system covers the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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.
All 2 recalls on the 2018 Jeep Renegade, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Renegade
Software security vulnerability. Closed jan 5, 2016, led to recall 15V-508.
None of these investigations covers the 2018 model year.
When it happens
Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.
What owners wrote
“Screen went completely black. Does not work. Backup camera now useless. Cannot use any of the function on the screen because it is all black.”
Filed Jul 12, 2024
“The radio head unit (display monitor) has failed. I can not use backup camera, safety and security alerts. This problem is common across all Jeep renegades. No recall has been provided. These units cost $2,000 to replace at the dealer.”
Filed Jun 22, 2024
“Fan inside stereo has stopped working causing stereo screen to overheat and go black. Screen is hot to touch. No back up camera visible or any other controls. Have taken it into Jeep to be looked at and all the do is confirm the issue. $2000 to replace!”
Filed Jun 12, 2024
“The screen is not working half the time which controls heat, back up camera and basically everything! Have been online researching and this is happening to many people there needs to be a recall!”
Filed Jun 8, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 35 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 170 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 70 reports