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SteeringPart report

2018 Jeep Renegade Steering Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
2%of 444 total for the year
Median mileage
3,370miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Jeep Renegade, 2% of the 444 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,370 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“This is the second time in approximately 7 days when I have started the vehicle to leave and the power steering error will display and I have 0 power steering! I drive this daily on the interstate with my child and I read a forum where some people lost power steering while driving, this is not an option or a risk I am willing to take.”

NHTSA complaint #11149903, filed 2018-11, 7,650 miles

“Bought my car brand new, after one month it started shutting off randomly. While driving on the highway the engine shut off completely. Shift gear to p appeared on my dash . I had to turn on and off multiple times before it would turn on again and occur over and over again. Got the car towed to the dealership who told me it was completely normal and that I should be checking my oil every time I get gas. Said all I needed was an oil change. Did not have any concern for the dangerous occurrence I was in on the highway.”

NHTSA complaint #11312013, filed 2020-02, 1,000 miles

“My stalled 3 times in 2 weeks. Twice I was slowing to take a turn-this happened a week apart in the same exact turn. Twice I was driving about 20 MPH. This happened on 4-21-19, 4-27-19 and 4-30-19. I have approx 5200 miles. I called chrysler and they said there were no recalls, that I probably do not need an oil change (she checked on this information). When the light goes on or 7-8,000 miles I should schedule one. No dash indicator lights come on. Each time I am able to guide my car out of traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #11204954, filed 2019-05, 5,200 miles

“The vehicle was traveling straight at approximately 55 MPH on state route 31 in lakeport, ny. The power steering locked the steering wheel in place and it was immoveable. The hill assist needs service light appeared along with the traction control light. The vehicle was unable to turn and came to a stop near the shoulder after several attempts to pull the wheel.”

NHTSA complaint #11093945, filed 2018-05, 1,540 miles

“The vehicle was traveling straight at approximately 45mph on a local road in pensacola, fl. The power steering locked the steering wheel in place and it was very, very hard to move. The hill assist needs service light appeared along with the traction control light. The vehicle was very difficult to turn and came to a stop near the shoulder after pulling hard the wheel. Turned off the car then restarted. No warning lights and drove as normal to my house.”

NHTSA complaint #11190124, filed 2019-03, 1,200 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202315%
202214%
202146%
202012%
2018112%
2017173%
2016153%
2015153%

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 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsExterior lighting
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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