2018 Jeep Renegade engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jun 24, 202666,000 miNEElectrical SystemEngine

   Car has 66,000 miles. Description of the Safety Defect and Incident:Component Malfunction: The radiator cooling fan motor and the low-speed resistor circuit suffered a complete internal electrical failure. The defective part is being removed and is available for inspection upon request.Safety Risk: While idling stationary in live traffic, the vehicle unexpectedly and severely overheated. This created an immediate, dangerous traffic-stall hazard that put my personal safety…

   NHTSA complaint #11746210 · source
2. Filed Jun 8, 2026109,465 miGAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   I am writing to report a severe safety defect regarding my 2018 Jeep Renegade. The vehicle suffers from an extreme internal oil consumption defect, burning 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles. According to certified automotive diagnostics, this is five times the normal operating rate. This rapid oil depletion causes the vehicle to abruptly lose power, stall, and completely shut down while driving in active traffic without warning. Sudden engine failure at highway speeds creates…

   NHTSA complaint #11742647 · source
3. Filed May 22, 202660,000 miMOTowedEngine

   The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while accelerating from a red light, the vehicle suddenly shut off and stalled in the middle of the intersection. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic shop, where the contact suffered a heat-related stroke due to the high temperature. The vehicle was subsequently transferred to a licensed dealer, where technicians diagnosed a failure within the Engine Control Module (ECM/PCM), commonly referred to as…

   NHTSA complaint #11739502 · source
4. Filed Feb 26, 202682,425 miNCEngine

   The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer advised the contact that if the engine was not repaired, to monitor and check the engine…

   NHTSA complaint #11720662 · source
5. Filed Jan 20, 2026131,350 miTXEngine

   The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact inspected the vehicle and added approximately three quarts of oil to the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that there was an oil leak. The contact stated that the vehicle had recently received an oil change in…

   NHTSA complaint #11712061 · source
6. Filed Jan 9, 2026KSElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   While driving the moving vehicle on 3 occasions my vehicle has stalled out with me driving it, however there is a recall online for the same year, make and model of my vehicle for the same exact problems I am experiencing and I am being told that there are no recalls for my VIN. This is a problem since (let me repeat myself) online a recall for same year, make and model experiencing the exact problems with vehicle stalling and shutting off while driving. This is a serious…

   NHTSA complaint #11709893 · source
7. Filed Aug 5, 2025ILTowedElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the daughter reported that the failure was abrupt and there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11678441 · source
8. Filed Jul 14, 2025NMEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Just had the engine replaced for the oil consumption done in 2022. They did not replace the motor mounts at that point. But now they are saying those are leaking and my fuel pump has also gone out.

   NHTSA complaint #11673477 · source
9. Filed Apr 28, 2025COEngineOther / Unknown

   1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The exact component or system that failed is unknown at this time. Symptoms suggest an issue possibly involving the engine cooling system, idle control, or electrical systems. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle has stalled suddenly in traffic, especially when coming to a stop, putting…

   NHTSA complaint #11657364 · source
10. Filed Mar 20, 2025VAEngine

    What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine is consuming excessive amount of oil. Specifically, I had an oil change in December 2024 and now in March 2025 I had to add to add 2 quarts and it's just been 3 months and under 1000 miles since the last oil change. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The low oil cause the car to stall sometimes when in a curve and also displays warning on dash…

    NHTSA complaint #11649457 · source
11. Filed Feb 10, 2025PAEngine

    Driving on the highway car was starting to loose speed, lights on dash starting to flash I was able to pull off on the side of the road, car stalled and steering wheel locked up. After several minutes it turned on and drove away fine. This is not the first time this has happened. Did oil consumption test several times and stated I’m in the safe zone. This is a severe safety issue but no recalls for my VIN. I saw lots of cars have this same issue with engine stalling.

    NHTSA complaint #11641839 · source
12. Filed Jan 29, 2025CAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    I just bought a 2018 jeep Renegade 4 month ago Carmax, so far 6 times, the engine. Just shuts off, last time my wife going on the freeway. I'm afraid that someone may get killed. Is they anything you can do to help is there a recall. We bought extended warrenty. Or is the car a lemon

    NHTSA complaint #11639367 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology