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2018 Jeep Renegade

Engine and electrical issues lead 2018 Jeep Renegade owner complaints

Owners filed 438 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Jeep Renegade. Engine problems are the single biggest group at 188 reports (43%), followed by electrical-system problems at 129 reports (29%). A handful of reports across these areas mention a fire or a crash, and a few owners reported injuries.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 43%
The most common complaint area, with 188 reports (43% of all complaints). These include 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury.
Electrical System safety 29%
The second most common area, with 129 reports (29%). These include 5 fires, 1 crash, and 2 injuries.
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 20%
89 reports (20%), including 1 fire. No crashes or injuries were reported in this group.
Power Train0 13%
58 reports (13%). No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this group.
Service Brakes safety 5%
20 reports (5%), including 3 crashes and 2 fires. No injuries were reported in this group.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 438 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.