Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2018 Jeep Renegade Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints: 12about this part
Share: 3%of 444 total for the year
Median mileage: 3,500miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Jeep Renegade, 3% of the 444 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,500 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.

“So I've had my 2018 Jeep Renegade for about approximately 9 months and about 2 months ago my radio started turning off and on by itself and this happens when driving and sometimes right when I turn the car on. And at the same time the windshield wipers sprayer that clean the windows stoped working and the bottle of windshield wiper fluid is filled and there's no rust or erosion on the hole where it sprays from.”

NHTSA complaint #11242104, filed 2019-08, 4,800 miles

“Windsheild cracks very easily I live in arizona all automobiles on the highway will have pebbles or small debris hit the windsheild. In the first week, I can tell by the sound but the smallest rock cracked my sheild. I took it in to hope the warranty would cover. They told me use my insurance and file a claim on the way home anther small rock hit my windsheild and I have anther crack. Ive owned many vehicles in arizona never hacve I have never seen a winshiled break so easily and if I get a claim submitted weekly my rates will go up... …”

NHTSA complaint #11235306, filed 2019-07, 500 miles

“I have stalled about 6 times while in motion on city street. Usually shortly after leaving. At 3,500 miles, turned the corner, stalled again. Not a drop of oil in it with no leaking, no smoke, no check oil or engine lights. Dealer said this is normal . Has stalled since while in motion, with enough oil in the engine.”

NHTSA complaint #11123471, filed 2018-08, 3,500 miles

“Purchased vehicle new from dealer stock in patchogue, ny, with trailhawk trim. Had it a little over a month, and have less than 1000 miles on it. Within the 1st week the windshield cracked and dealer refused to replace it even though it had a wave in it at eye level. Have seen other complaints about this online. At same time, we noticed a problem with climate control and dealer couldn't get us in to look at it for about a month. …”

NHTSA complaint #11139317, filed 2018-10, 100 miles

“Windshield wiper fluid leaking and is now leaking throughout the car.. It is leaking around the electrical wires in the front drivers side of the car under the carpet. Audio light on in car and also a lot of electrical problems on drivers side door”

NHTSA complaint #11271134, filed 2019-10, 28,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2022	1	4%
2021	3	4%
2020	2	3%
2019	3	4%
2018	12	3%
2017	6	1%
2016	7	2%
2015	8	2%

Other parts of the 2018 Jeep Renegade

Engine
190 complaints Electrical system
131 complaints Fuel system
100 complaints Other or unknown
95 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
58 complaints Brakes
20 complaints Vehicle speed control
16 complaints Steering
11 complaints Air bags
9 complaints Exterior lighting
9 complaints Electronic stability control
8 complaints Body 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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