2018 Jeep Renegade: raw data

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vehicle	2018 / jeep / renegade
known issues	7 clusters (reviewed 2026-07-31)
complaints	442 on file (2018-05-15 → 2026-09-09)
recalls	2
investigations	0
fars	37 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Uconnect display blackout and vertical linesELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER44 complaints2022-04 → 2026-07renegade-2018-uconnect-screen-blackout

11617753 Screen began to slowly go black. It started with 1/4 of it black and is now at 3/4 black. Touch still works, but I am blindly touching without being able to see what I’m selecting. This affects the back up camera as well
11693815 The UConnect / touch screen display is constantly glitching- I can’t see anything other than striped lines and colors and/or a pitch black screen. I cannot use the rearview camera because of this, which creates a safety concern when backing up/reversing
11635636 The contact stated that the screen was blue and then turned black. The contact stated afterward only half of the screen was displaying an image

Touchscreen delamination with phantom button pressesELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 complaints2022-05 → 2026-03renegade-2018-touchscreen-delamination

11466797 The touch screen in my vehicle is delaminating from the top down. The delamination has been reported as a common manufacturer malfunction in this type of vehicle, and has been reported to become unresponsive or have "dead areas" in the screen that do not respond to touch
11590574 If turned on, the effect of delamination (separation of the glue between the LCD and digitizer) results in pushed buttons, unintentional phone calls, and unwanted setting changes
11495316 Uconnect radio system developed a delamination issue resulting in phantom touchscreen presses that began activating various vehicular systems including the climate control system, infotainment system, and most importantly, the SOS system

Fuel pump failure with loss of accelerationFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE18 complaints2021-11 → 2026-04renegade-2018-fuel-pump-failure

11574961 My Renegade fuel pump failed in a very unsafe manner without an engine light at only 42,000 miles, less than half the expected life of that component. I was driving on the highway and without warning I could no longer accelerate and I had plenty of fuel but no engine light came…
11541420 The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was unable to properly accelerate; however, the contact was able to pull over to side of the roadway. The check engine warning light was illuminated
11731216 It had to be towed to the local Jeep dealer where they determined the fuel pump failed with just 61k mileage

My Sky sunroof panel that will not closeSTRUCTURE5 complaints2021-12 → 2026-05renegade-2018-sunroof-will-not-close

11740124 The "my sky" sunroof on this vehicle will open but not close. It has been a problem since the vehicle was purchased in 2018
11518069 sunroof would not retract to closed position. I tried to reset the module to get the sunroof to close and pieces were heard breaking inside as the mechanism tried to close
11443644 On several occasions the sun roof will not close. when you try to close the vent it will open it self all the way and will not close

Engine shutdown and loss of motive power while drivingENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM35 complaints2021-10 → 2026-06renegade-2018-engine-stall

11438328 Car stalls / engine shuts off while driving. Engine will cut off while going over 30 mph. There have been many reports of this happening online on 2016 - 2018 Jeep Renegades
11636341 The automobile will shut off during driving. On three separate occasions while driving the automobile has lost all drivability
11604889 Engine is the big problem. When I drive the engine randomly shuts off without any warning. I’ve been on the freeway when it shuts down and I don’t have enough time to get over to safety

Excessive oil consumption and engine replacementENGINE30 complaints2021-12 → 2026-06renegade-2018-oil-consumption

11577217 Engine has started to consume large quantities of oil. Had oil changed 1 month ago and have had to add over 2 quarts of oil for less than 1000 miles of driving
11526081 The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The engine consumed 2 quarts of engine oil per 750 miles driven
11485067 I have been experiencing higher then normal oil consumption issues, I am having to add 1-1.5 quarts of oil every 1000 miles, my vehicle has stalled out while driving on multiple occasions, due oil levels being to low,

Exterior lamp wiring, socket and housing failuresELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING5 complaints2023-01 → 2026-01renegade-2018-exterior-lamp-wiring

11662772 Driver side rear tail light assembly ground wire burned up and caused the tail light assembly to stop working. Replaced tail light assembly and wiring harness
11503187 The rear tail light, backup light, and blinker have simultaneously quit working. After inspecting further, the connection from the electrical wiring has burned the ground connection on the rear lamp housing. The ground wire also looks to be burned
11645629 I went to get a light fixed (Driver Side fog light) and the bulb had blown up and completely melted the housing

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
442	2018-05-15	2026-09-09	16	8	ENGINE:189; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:131; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:94; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:90; POWER TRAIN:58

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
18V731000	17/10/2018	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	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.	A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.	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.
18V524000	09/08/2018	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD	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.	A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.	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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	37	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2018 Jeep Renegade vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/jeep/renegade

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2018 Jeep Renegade},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/jeep/renegade}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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