Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Jeep Renegade
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Jeep Renegade has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 444 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V731000 Loss of Fuel Pressure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V524000 Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 189 complaints
- Electrical System 131 complaints
- Unknown or Other 95 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 91 complaints
- Power Train 58 complaints
- Service Brakes 17 complaints
Of the 444 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 444 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Jeep Renegade has a considerable number of owner complaints and two NHTSA recall campaigns, indicating reliability concerns. High complaint frequencies for the engine, electrical system, and fuel system suggest systemic issues. The recalls focus on critical fuel and electrical system faults, further impacting its reliability perception. Limited data is available for some other components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $2,000–$4,500 | very common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| Fuel system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Battery replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires
- Warning light on dashboard
- Sudden loss of power
- Fuel odor inside cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Jeep Renegade at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.