Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.5× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
439Complaints
2Recalls
16Crashes
8Fires
13Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (43.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Engine complaints here are 3.5× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Engine
190 · 43.3%
not available
—
Electrical System
128 · 29.2%
Recalled
Recall 18V524000
Fuel/propulsion System
89 · 20.3%
Recalled
Recall 18V731000
Power Train
58 · 13.2%
not available
—
Service Brakes
17 · 3.9%
not available
—
Vehicle Speed Control
15 · 3.4%
not available
—
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 439 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“MY JEEP RENAGADE HAS 2950 MILES AND HAD NO OIL I HAD TO PUT OIL IT IT TO GET IT TO THE GARAGE TO IS…”NHTSA complaint 11265340 — filed 10/01/2019 · ENGINE
“SINCE 21000 MILES (FIRST INSTENCE) WE HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE CAR SHUTTING OFF , AND LOSING ALL POWER TO THE GAS AND BREAK, ALMOST…”NHTSA complaint 11254560 — filed 09/10/2019 · ENGINE
“WAS DRIVING MY CAR STARTED TO SPUTTER AND IT IS STALLING OUT WHEN I COME TO A STOP. ALSO SHAKING AND MAKING NOISE WHEN I…”NHTSA complaint 11253988 — filed 09/08/2019 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jeep Renegade?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 190 of 439 NHTSA complaints (43.3%), followed by electrical system (128), unspecified/other issues (92), fuel/propulsion system (89). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2018 Jeep Renegade have?
439 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 16 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 13 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2018 Jeep Renegade have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V731000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2018 Jeep Renegade's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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