2018 Jeep Renegade Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 99 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Jeep Renegade, 22% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 20,000. A related recall (18V731000) covers fuel pump replacement on 2017-2018 flex-fuel/E85 4x2 Renegades with the 2.4L engine.
- Fuel System complaints
- 99
- 22% of 442
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 20,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle loses power or stalls while climbing a hill or accelerating, sometimes leaving the driver unable to keep pace with traffic.
- Engine shuts off completely while in motion, often at highway speeds around 70 mph, then restarts only after coming to a full stop.
- Vehicle stumbles or hesitates when turning, with a delay before the engine suddenly surges forward.
- Stalling occurs during turns, slowing down, or shifting into reverse, with no warning light in some cases.
- Owners report the vehicle will not accelerate when the pedal is pressed, even though the engine stays running.
When 2018 Jeep Renegade fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 12, 2018, latest Aug 18, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Jeep Renegade
- NHTSA 18V731000Oct 17, 2018Fuel System21,104 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure.
Risk: A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB2.
Fuel System complaints by Renegade model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2018 Jeep Renegade have?
- NHTSA lists 99 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Renegade, which is 22% of all 442 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2018 Jeep Renegade?
- Yes. Recall 18V731000 covers 2017-2018 Renegade 4x2 flex fuel/E85 models with the 2.4L engine for a fuel pump issue tied to high power demand at high altitude; the remedy is a free fuel pump replacement.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2018 Renegade?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 20,000 miles, though several complaints describe stalling as early as a few hundred to a few thousand miles.
- Did the 2018 Renegade fuel system issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to this problem area, though 1 fire was reported.
- How does the 2018 Renegade compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2018 Renegade's 99 complaints (22% share) is close to the 2017 model's 127 complaints (23% share), while later years like 2019-2023 show far fewer complaints in this area.