The Lemon Index2018 Jeep Renegade.
The 2018 Jeep Renegade is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 246 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 246, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 24 to 26 mpg combined. The best Jeep Renegade year is 2019.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 444 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Renegade year. 2018 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 4K to 36K miles on the car (228 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 5K–38K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 2K–34K miles
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 2K–29K miles
Recalls 2
- fuel system, gasoline 2018
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.
- electrical 2018
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Jeep told dealers about
Jeep sent dealers 268 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption…
- Engine Oil Vapor Inlet Tube Modification - P2173-00 - Air Leakage In Manifold (Signal Compare…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Jeep Renegade SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Use excess oil, uses a quart of oil every 2,000 miles.
2018 Jeep Renegade owner · NHTSA complaint 11320393
More owner reports
My Jeep has stalled out while I'm in drive three times within the last 24 hours. Oil is fresh and has full tank of gas.
NHTSA complaint 11153284
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.
NHTSA complaint 11438328
Quick answers
Is the 2018 Jeep Renegade reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 2.5× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 246; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Jeep Renegade year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2018 Jeep Renegade problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (52%), electrical (22%) and fuel or ev drive system (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2018 Jeep Renegade have?
2 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Jeep Renegade get?
24 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2018 Jeep Renegade safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2018 Jeep Renegade problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,800 and 36,400 miles. The middle report was at 16,000 miles, from 228 complaints.
Does the 2018 Jeep Renegade have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 17% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2018 Jeep Renegade cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2018 Jeep Renegade have?
1.4L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Jeep Renegade year is better than the 2018?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2019, 2022 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works