2018 Jeep Renegade fuel/propulsion system problems
89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2018 Jeep Renegade — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 automotive diagnostics, this is five times the normal operating rate. This rapid oil…”
filed Jun 8, 2026
“I was on a hill and the car stalled. Or sometimes it has trouble starting and the starter and alternator and battery are fine.”
filed May 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Renegade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Renegade | 3 | 13% |
| 2021 Renegade | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Renegade | 6 | 10% |
| 2019 Renegade | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 Renegade | 118 | 21% |
| 2016 Renegade | 26 | 6% |
| 2015 Renegade | 38 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Jeep Renegade
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.