2018 Jeep Renegade Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 444 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2018 Jeep Renegade, 0% of the 444 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“U-Connect Radio Malfunction. Screen/Radio selects random things on radio options. Map on screen becomes unavailable or glitches. Almost cost me to miss my exits. UConnect Radio causes distracted driving putting myself and my passengers in danger. For example, sometimes the UConnect radio selects individuals on my contact list and places a call, so outgoing calls are made while I’m driving. The glue from the UConnect radio will start to drip and spread into other parts and cause them to malfunction. This can also cause malfunctions with steering and other vehicle functions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11504253, filed 2023-01“The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the touch screen was inoperable. The contact stated that calls were being made independently. Additionally, the GPS was inoperable. The contact stated that while on a call, the call dropped unintendedly. The radio and functions related to the infotainment system was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the screen had delaminated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11550861, filed 2023-10, 74,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251785Jan 13, 2024SOS and Assistance Call Not Working After Radio Exchange Unit Installed
- 10243209Aug 30, 2023FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC
- 10243208Aug 30, 2023Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B)
- 10242717Jul 27, 2023Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
- 10240004May 18, 2023SOS, Assistance Calls Not Successful After Radio Replacement or Radio Software Update
- 10236933Apr 15, 2023wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10231750Jan 25, 2023Warranty Bulletin D-23-01 - (XB1) 2.4L Engine ? Select 2014 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL), 2017 - 2018 Jeep Compass (MP), 2015 - 2018 Jeep Renegade (FWD/AWD) (BU), 2013 - 2016 Dodge…
- 10229816Dec 16, 2022UAQ and UCQ Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. ? Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice…
- 10229805Dec 9, 2022Radio Over The Air Software Version Update to 22.66 This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service…
- 10227721Oct 26, 2022Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery from Excessive Radio Current Draw
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Jeep Renegade
190 complaintsElectrical system
131 complaintsFuel system
100 complaintsOther or unknown
95 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
58 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Jeep Renegade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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