2018 Jeep Renegade · symptom sheet
Burns oil or oil level rises
- 70owner reports
- 14,505median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jun 8, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
248 of the 441 complaints on this car are about the engine. 70 of those describe oil consumption.
Tick what matches of 70 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the piston rings (19 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 4,500 and 33,500 miles, from the 55 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Excessive Oil consumption. Refusal of dealer to honor manufacturer service bulletin.”
Filed Nov 20, 2025
“Just had the engine replaced for the oil consumption done in 2022. They did not replace the motor mounts at that point. But now they are saying those are leaking and my fuel pump has also gone out.”
Filed Jul 14, 2025
“My Jeep has incredibly high oil consumption. I am putting a quart of oil in every two weeks even after an oil change. My car also stalls intermittently, it has even turned completely off on the freeway. The electrical in my car goes in and out and my display for my radio is completely blacked out.”
Filed Dec 26, 2024
“I am pouring a QT of oil in this jeep every other week. THIS IS NOT NORMAL! I have had the oil consumption test done 3 times. Each time the dealer tells me that losing this much oil is within guidlines. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. THIS IS THE WORST EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD WITH A VEHICLE. RECALL THIS!!! Ongoing for 2 years now.”
Filed Nov 5, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 70 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.
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 170 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 95 reports