The 2018 Jeep Renegade has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 33,883 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 693 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
Consequence
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
190
3crashes2fires1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
128
1crashes5fires2injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
92
2crashes1fires1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
89
1fires
POWER TRAIN
58
SERVICE BRAKES
17
3crashes2fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
15
STEERING
11
1crashes
VISIBILITY/WIPER
11
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
9
Total complaints693
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Car has 66,000 miles. Description of the safety defect and incident:component malfunction: the radiator cooling fan motor and the low-speed resistor circuit suffered a complete internal electrical failure. The defective part is being removed and is available for inspection upon request.safety…”
“Car has 66,000 miles. Description of the safety defect and incident:component malfunction: the radiator cooling fan motor and the low-speed resistor circuit suffered a complete internal electrical failure. The defective part is being removed and is available for inspection upon request.safety…”
“I am writing to report a severe safety defect regarding my 2018 jeep renegade. The vehicle suffers from an extreme internal oil consumption defect, burning 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles. According to certified automotive diagnostics, this is five times the normal operating rate. This rapid oil…”
“I am writing to report a severe safety defect regarding my 2018 jeep renegade. The vehicle suffers from an extreme internal oil consumption defect, burning 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles. According to certified automotive diagnostics, this is five times the normal operating rate. This rapid oil…”
“I am writing to report a severe safety defect regarding my 2018 jeep renegade. The vehicle suffers from an extreme internal oil consumption defect, burning 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles. According to certified automotive diagnostics, this is five times the normal operating rate. This rapid oil…”
“The forward collision warning goes off without cars in front or near the vehicle. Has happened multiple times.”
“I was on a hill and the car stalled. Or sometimes it has trouble starting and the starter and alternator and battery are fine.”
“The contact owns a 2018 jeep renegade. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Jeep Renegade as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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