2018 Jeep Renegade: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
Known weak spot on this generation: 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir2 — oil consumption. 2 recall campaigns to confirm with a dealer. A lot of owner complaints, 43% about engine & cooling.
Oil level and consumption history, rough idle / stalling (MultiAir), any engine or short-block replacement on record.
Known problems on the 2018 Jeep Renegade
2.4L Tigershark MultiAir2 — oil consumption $1,500–$4,000 to fix
The 2.4L Tigershark burns oil, sometimes severely, and can throw a rod when the level drops — plus MultiAir brick failures causing rough running. A class action was settled.
Check for: Oil level and consumption history, rough idle / stalling (MultiAir), any engine or short-block replacement on record.
Basis: Tigershark oil-consumption class-action settlement; NHTSA complaints
Known patterns for this year and model, not findings about one car. A well-kept example may already have had the fix. Costs are rough US shop prices.
2018 Jeep Renegade recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Jeep Renegade. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Electrical
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Details 18V524000
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 with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
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.
- Fuel system
A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 18V731000
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.
2018 Jeep Renegade safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Engine: "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.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2018 Jeep Renegade safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
442 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is a lot.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
Other Jeep Renegade years
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