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2018 Jeep Renegade Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 28 brake complaints for the 2018 Jeep Renegade, 6% of its 442 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 11,000 miles. No brake-related recalls are on file for this model year, and the complaints include 4 crashes and 2 fires.

Brakes complaints
28
6% of 442
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
11,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal traveling to the floorboard with reduced stopping power, in one case leading to a rear-end collision and an engine fire.
  • Some describe the electronic parking brake failing to disengage properly, staying engaged or re-triggering a warning light after driving.
  • Drivers report dashboard warnings such as "service brakes now" or a red parking brake light with warning beeps appearing intermittently, sometimes starting at very low mileage.
  • Several owners describe a full loss of braking ability while driving, including one case where the brakes could not be used at all on a back road.
  • A few complaints mention grinding brakes and rotor concerns noticed shortly after purchase, even on vehicles described as new.

When 2018 Jeep Renegade brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 1, 2018, latest Mar 13, 2025.

2018 Jeep Renegade brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2018Feb 2019Jun 2019Apr 2020Sep 2020Dec 2022Oct 2023
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2018 to Mar 2025; peak Jul 2020 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2018 Jeep Renegade

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Renegade model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201554 (11%)
  2. 201645 (10%)
  3. 201748 (9%)
  4. 201828 (6%)
  5. 20196 (8%)
  6. 20202 (3%)
  7. 20213 (4%)
  8. 20221 (4%)
  9. 20232 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2018 Jeep Renegade have?
NHTSA lists 28 brake complaints for the 2018 Renegade, which is 6% of the 442 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2018 Jeep Renegade?
No related recalls are listed in the data for brake issues on the 2018 Renegade.
At what mileage do brake problems usually appear on the 2018 Renegade?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2018 Renegade is 11,000 miles.
Have brake issues caused crashes or fires on the 2018 Renegade?
Yes, NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints includes 4 crashes and 2 fires, with no reported injuries.
Is the 2018 Renegade better or worse than other years for brake complaints?
The 2018 Renegade's 28 brake complaints and 6% share are lower than the 2015 (54 complaints, 11%), 2016 (45 complaints, 10%), and 2017 (48 complaints, 9%) model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.