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2018 Jeep Renegade Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
2%of 444 total for the year
Median mileage
16,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Jeep Renegade, 2% of the 444 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 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.

“Brakes have been screeching when I slow down to make a turn on residential road. But when I have the breaks checked I'm told they are fine. Also rhe passenger side small yellow light keeps goubf in and out. I brought it to the dealership a few months ago but the light came back on.”

NHTSA complaint #11339713, filed 2020-07, 16,000 miles

“I went to get a light fixed (Driver Side fog light) and the bulb had blown up and completely melted the housing. I searched the internet and it is on the Jeep site as extremely common. I just purchased this car. I can't afford $650 to fix the melted housing. The guy that tried to change it at the shop said it was a complaint he has heard before.”

NHTSA complaint #11645629, filed 2025-02

“A faulty tail light connection to ground can cause a fire hazard, potentially affecting the circuit board. I noticed a burning plastic smell emanating from the back tail light one day, which I believe originated from this connection. If left unrepaired, this could potentially start a fire.”

NHTSA complaint #11712520, filed 2026-01

“UConnect screen is out. Started glitching but now it is completely black yet the touch part of it is responsive?? Now if only i could remember EXACTLY where everything is located and in what order.. haha. Not. Also I have no backup camera view, not being able to see what temp my ac/heat is at or which mode it is on. What time is it even? How do i turn on the passenger heated seat for my daughter in the mornings and evenings when the temperature outside is below zero? …”

NHTSA complaint #11722730, filed 2026-03

“It started four(4) months after I got the car brand new. I was driving home from work, I decided to take the back roads, I could not use my brakes. I took the car in to the dealership and the ecu had to be changed. A few months later my radio was recalled and that had to be changed. I've had a probably four(4) month battle with the day time running lights going off then coming back on out of nowhere. …”

NHTSA complaint #11300682, filed 2020-01

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202214%
202111%
202012%
201934%
201892%
2017275%
2016276%
2015184%

Other parts of the 2018 Jeep Renegade

Engine
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 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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