Model year guide

2018 Jeep Renegade

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Jeep Renegade is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1,496 on record.

2018 Jeep Renegade — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2018 Jeep Renegade at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints442
Overall safety4 / 5 ★
Combined24–26 mpg
Typical price$18,487

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Jeep Renegade recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #18V731000 · manufacturer #UB2 · 17/10/2018

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.

Fix: 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.

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood NHTSA Campaign #18V524000 · manufacturer #U87 · 09/08/2018

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 wit…

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Jeep Renegade common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 442 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

2018 Jeep Renegade safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 18.0% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Frontal crash test — 2018 Jeep Renegade SUV 2WDFrontal crash test · ▶ watch videoSide barrier test — 2018 Jeep Renegade SUV 2WDSide barrier test · ▶ watch videoSide pole test — 2018 Jeep Renegade SUV 2WDSide pole test · ▶ watch video

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2018 Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2018 Jeep Renegade MPG & running costs

Combined24–26 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,900
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2018 Jeep Renegade worth?

Low
$15,599
Typical price
$18,487
High
$22,998

From 36 comparable 2018 Jeep Renegade listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Jeep Renegade costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,500
Depreciation (5 yrs)$5,350
Total$19,850
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($18,487) with the same model 3 model-years older ($15,286), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
166.9 in
Width
71.3 in
Height
65.7–66.9 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Curb weight
3,025–3,490 lb
Front track
60.6 in
Rear track
60.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2018 Jeep Renegade — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 268

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 268.

Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

Bulletin S1408000384 REV.J · Electrical System · Mar 2026

Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

Bulletin S1408000384 REV.I · Electrical System · Feb 2026

High Voltage Air Conditioning Refrigerant Dye

Bulletin S2524000012 · Oct 2025

Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order a "68" part number for New unsold units only.

Bulletin 9100668 · Electrical System · Sep 2025

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.

Bulletin 31-001-25 REV. B · Structure · Aug 2025

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.

Bulletin 31-001-25 REV. A · Structure · Aug 2025

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates

Bulletin 31-001-25 · Structure · Aug 2025

Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders:

Bulletin 9100624 · Engine · Jul 2025

"2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XS1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ● Excessive oil consumption This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption…

Bulletin 09-010-25 · Engine · Apr 2025

Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

Bulletin S1408000384 REV.H · Electrical System · Jan 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RENEGADE 4WD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2018 Jeep Renegade. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Label

Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: Thi…

Transport Canada #2024548 · Aug 2024

Powertrain

Certain vehicles may have been built with a defective powertrain controller. If the powertrain controller fails while driving the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the powertrain controller.

Transport Canada #2018422 · Aug 2018

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Jeep Renegade

The Jeep Renegade is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Stellantis under their Jeep marque. It was first shown to the public in March 2014 at the Geneva Motor Show and production started in late August of that year. The Renegade is the smallest vehicle currently marketed by Jeep, until the arrival of the Avenger. It slots between the Avenger and the Compass. It is based on the FCA Small Wide 4×4 platform, which is also shared with other FCA models, including those from Fiat and Alfa Romeo brands.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2018 Jeep Renegade trims & engines on record

Trims
Latitude (North for Canada) · Sport · Trailhawk · Limited
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl 180 hp · 1.4L 4-cyl 160 hp · 2.4L · 132 kW

2018 Jeep Renegade vehicles on record

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Other Jeep Renegade model years

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2018 Jeep Renegade — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Jeep Renegade have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Jeep Renegade. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jeep Renegade?

Across all 442 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system.

What is the 2018 Jeep Renegade safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2018 Jeep Renegade an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2018 Jeep Renegade get?

The 2018 Jeep Renegade has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

How much is a 2018 Jeep Renegade worth?

Comparable 2018 Jeep Renegade listings run roughly $15,599–$22,998, typically around $18,487 (from 36 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.