2018 Jeep Renegade
Common Problems
Ranked from 213 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Engine stalls during driving or acceleration
88complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine frequently stalls while driving or accelerating without warning.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine Stalls at Idle Due to Fuel Delivery Issues
60complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine frequently stalls at idle due to improper fuel delivery, causing the vehicle to lose power and stall unexpectedly.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Excessive Oil Consumption
58complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, requiring frequent oil changes and potentially leading to engine failure.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Electrical system issues causing intermittent shutdowns
52complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe electrical system intermittently causes the vehicle to shut off or fail to start.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V524000
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Engine stalling during driving
18complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine stalls while driving, especially during turns or on hills, posing a significant safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Unintended Power Loss and Stall
16complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe vehicle experiences unintended power loss and stalling, often accompanied by low oil pressure warnings, leading to potential loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V731000
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Electrical system issues causing radio and other systems to malfunction
13complaintsLow severityElectricalThe electrical system intermittently causes the radio, entertainment center, and other systems to malfunction or turn off.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V524000
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Fuel System Issues
5complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to stall or fail to start.
Related recall: 18V731000
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Sunroof Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe sunroof malfunctions, failing to operate properly or becoming stuck in an open position.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.