Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit.
Owners have filed 442 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jeep Renegade, and it carries 2 recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 83 | 19% |
| Unknown or other | 46 | 10% |
| Electrical system | 41 | 9% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 26 | 6% |
| Engine | 20 | 5% |
| Electrical system | 15 | 3% |
| Power train | 14 | 3% |
| Power train | 13 | 3% |
| Electrical system | 12 | 3% |
| Fuel system | 8 | 2% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
When I put the car in reverse sometimes it takes it about a minute for my backup camera to appear on the radio screen. I am not able to take my vehicle in for inspection since I have no babysitter or another vehicle whil
NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other
I was driving down the interstate at a low speed due to traffic being backed up and my vehicle started stalling as I was driving at a lower speed. The week before I was driving at a low speed in a parking garage and my v
NHTSA complaint: Fuel/propulsion system
Backup camera screen went out 2 months after purchasing. I googled and multiple forums including Reddit had 2018 renegade owners reporting the same thing Definitely a safety issue when half the screen is out. Unable to u
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
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
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
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 automot
NHTSA complaint: Vehicle speed control
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal on several occasions, the vehicle hesitated, lost motive power and stalled. The RPMS were sig
NHTSA complaint: Fuel system
The "my sky" sunroof on this vehicle will open but not close. It has been a problem since the vehicle was purchased in 2018. It has been in and out of Central Avenue Chrysler Jeep for repairs. There are two cases with
NHTSA complaint: Structure
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while accelerating from a red light, the vehicle suddenly shut off and stalled in the middle of the intersection. The vehicle was towed to an independent mec
NHTSA complaint: Engine and engine cooling
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Jeep Renegade. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.
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 ma
Risk: A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 numb
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 J
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
| Reliability raw | 63 | average |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 69 | good |
| Maintenance | 81 | excellent |
| Depreciation | 77 | good |
| Performance | 59 | average |
| Efficiency | 44 | below average |
| Safety | 80 | excellent |
Percentile ranks against other SUVs in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 442 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and engine is the most reported area with 83 of them (19%). There are 2 recalls on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.
AVOIR scores its reliability 63/100 (average) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 69/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2018 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: be careful, because the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit. Its overall ownership score is 69/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.