2018 Jeep Renegade Service and Repair Manual
The 2018 Jeep Renegade was offered with two engines across six trims. This factory service and repair manual is matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and repair sequences line up with your engine and trim.
Engines
- 1.4L I4 turbo — 83 cu in, SOHC
- 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, SOHC
Trims
- Altitude
- Latitude
- Limited
- North
- Sport
- Trailhawk
Known issues on the 2018 Renegade. One recall is on federal record for this model year: a front underhood wiring fault that can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners have filed 685 complaints and Jeep has issued 237 technical service bulletins for the year.
From a routine service interval to a hard-to-trace wiring fault, this manual keeps you on the correct OEM procedure and specification for your specific 2018 Renegade.
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.
A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
High Voltage Air Conditioning Refrigerant Dye
Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order a "68" part number for New unsold units only.
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders:
Showing the 8 most recent of 268 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT STATED HER PARENTS OWNED A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED HER PARENTS WERE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT SENT THE VEHICLE OUT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHERE THEY WERE THEN HIT ON THE DRIVER'S REAR SIDE BY A FORD F-150. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE POLICE WHO WAS ON THE SCENE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED VERY BAD INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE T
I was coming up to a red light with a car stopped ahead of me and trying to brake but my brakes did not effectively slow my car so I rear ended the car in front of me going about 10mph or 15mph and his car had zero damage but my car would not turn off (push to start was not working) and my engine burst into flames and the whole front of my car burned.
IN THE EVENT OF MY FRONTAL COLLISION, MY PATELLAR TENDON ON MY RIGHT LEG WAS RUPTURED AFTER MY KNEE IMPACTED THE PLASTIC STEERING COLUMN COVER WHICH HOUSES THE WINDSHEILD WIPER SWITCH, IGNTION SWITCH (PUSH-TO-START), AND TURN SIGNAL MULTIFUNCTION LEVER. MY INJURY REQUIRED SURGERY TO REPAIR MY RUPTURED TENDON. THIS TRIM PIECE DID NOT SHATTER NOR DID IT PROTECT MY KNEE DURING IMPACT WHICH CAUSED MY TRAUMA AND NOW DEBILITATING CONDITION. FOR REFERENCE I AM 5'9 225LBS AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT ON FEBU
INTERSTATE 5 SOUTH OF COTTONWOOD HEADING SOUTH BOUND BRIEFLY TELL US WHAT HAPPENED?I WAS DRIVING SOUTH BOUND IN MY 2017 JEEP RENEGADE. I WAS GOING TO PASS SOME MORNING TRAFFIC THAT WAS BUILDING IN THE RIGHT LANE. WAITING AND WATCHING FOR A SAFE OPENING AND LOOKING BACK AT THE TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME AS WELL. AFTER 5 OR 6 ATTEMPTS TO GET OVER AND WE'LL OVER A MILE I SAW AN OPENING. I ACCELERATED TO GET IN AND BEFORE I KNEW IT I SLAMMED HEAD ON INTO THE BACK OF A DIESEL TRACTOR TRAILERS STEEL DU
THE VEHICLE WAS ON A 65 MPH HIGHWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A WORK CONVOY TRUCK. THE FRONT AND BOTH FRONT QUARTER PANELS WERE INVOLVED, MORE DAMAGE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*DT *JB
I Was in a accident was hit on driver side and none of my airbags deployed
IN APRIL 2020, I WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT, MY CAR SLID OFF COUNTRY ROAD, HEADING STRAIGHT DUE TO ICE. I WAS GOING 65 (THE SPEED LIMIT) I HIT A PATCH OF ICE AND WAS TRYING TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I SLIDE INTO THE ON COMING LANE IN FRONT OF A SEMI AND IN A SPLIT SECOND TURNED MY WHEEL TO AVOID COLLISION AND AT FULL IMPACT HIT THE DITCH HEAD ON. MY AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, I IN TURN SLAMMED MY HEAD ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL FROM IMPACT AND I'M STILL SUFFERING FROM CONSTANT HE
I WAS ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY ON A STRAIGHTAWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 70 MILES PER HOUR. WITH OUT WARNING MY CAR TURNED TO THE RIGHT OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AND DID NOT BRAKE. I HIT AN EMBANKMENT AT FULL SPEED AND ROLLED. I WAS NOT IMPAIRED NOR DID I FALL ASLEEP; HOWEVER, DUE TO INJURIES I SUSTAINED IN THE ACCIDENT I HAVE NO RECOLLECTION OF THE EVENTS CAUSING ME TO LEAVE THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE DID NOT SKID OR SWERVE AND DROVE TO THE RIGHT UNTIL IT STARTED ROLLING. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE INVESTIGATE
I GOT T-BONED SO HARD I WAS TRAPPED INSIDE OF MY VEHICLE AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS EVER WENT OFF.
MY MOM WAS PARKING THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT, WHEN IT ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING HER TO JUMP A CURB AND A TREE BRANCH STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD AND ROOF. A WITNESS IN A CAR NEARBY SAID SHE HEARD THE VEHICLE REV UP BEFORE JUMPING THE CURB.
CONSTANT ENGINE STALLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND NORMAL SPEEDS CAUSING ALL ENGINE POWER TO CEASE IN MY VEHICLE LEAVING IT TO THE MERCY OF MY BRAKES WHICH LOCK UP UPON POWER LOSS AND MAKES IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STOP. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES JUST TO BE TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT CONTINUES TO HAPPED AND I HAVE ALREADY HAD ONE SMALL COLLISION AND HAVE ALMOST BEEN FORCED OFF OF A CLIFF 2 TIMES SINCE THESE PROBLEMS HAVE STARTED.
AT 8916 MILES THE BRAKES FAILED
Air bag system do not opened in my crash.
Airbags went off for no reason causing me to lose control of vehicle putting my life at risk. My insurance adjustor/investigator said they can't retrieve the info from airbag computer. I am being ticketed because the sheriff's department doesn't believe me.
NOT RUNNING RIGHT. *TR
Showing the 15 most serious of 441 complaints filed with NHTSA.
