NHTSA lists 442 complaints for the 2018 Jeep Renegade, 16 of them mention a crash and 8 mention a fire. 10 complaints mention an injury, with 13 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as JEEP RENEGADE.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| loss of control | 204 | 46.2% | 0.86 |
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| electrical electronic | 120 | 27.1% | 0.90 |
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| mechanical failure | 47 | 10.6% | 0.77 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 26 | 5.9% | 0.68 |
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| fire or overheating | 16 | 3.6% | 0.74 |
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| restraint or airbag | 9 | 2.0% | 0.93 |
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| visibility or lighting | 9 | 2.0% | 0.81 |
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| unclear | 6 | 1.4% | 0.69 |
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| noise or comfort | 3 | 0.7% | 0.60 |
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| structural or corrosion | 2 | 0.5% | 0.55 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 333 | 75.3% | 0.84 |
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| low | 78 | 17.6% | 0.73 |
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| high | 26 | 5.9% | 0.79 |
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| none | 3 | 0.7% | 0.79 |
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| critical | 2 | 0.5% | 0.52 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 442 tagged complaints of 442 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2018-10-17. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-08-09. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
268 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 99 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 95 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 30 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 28 |
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| STRUCTURE | 25 |
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| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 11 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 |
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11030035
Date: 2026-03-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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
11028904
Date: 2026-02-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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
11024312
Date: 2025-10-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
High Voltage Air Conditioning Refrigerant Dye
11023327
Date: 2025-09-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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.
11022011
Date: 2025-08-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
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.
11022012
Date: 2025-08-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
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.
11022003
Date: 2025-08-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
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
11020767
Date: 2025-07-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders:
11017977
Date: 2025-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
"2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XS1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: a Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. a Excessive oil consumption This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly repla
11013171
Date: 2025-01-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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