Skip to content
Great LakesCDJR

Jeep Renegade · Model year 2018 · No longer built

2018 Jeep Renegade specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2018 Jeep Renegade in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 12 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower
160–180 hp
Combined MPG
24–26
Recalls
2
Schedule covers
150k miles
Renegade towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2018 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2018 Jeep Renegade

The 2018 Renegade versus 2017: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.

All the differences we found

No longer offered on some trims

  • Remote Keyless Entry: Keyless Go Push-button Start — Limited
  • Air conditioning: Packaged with Power & Air Group — Latitude, Trailhawk
  • Cargo Area: Height-adjustable load floor — Trailhawk

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection system — optional: Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
  • Dual-pane power glass sunroof — optional: Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
  • Keyless Enter ’n Go with push-button start — standard: Limited — optional: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk
  • ParkSense rear park assist — optional: Latitude, Limited
  • ParkView rear backup camera with active grid lines — standard: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
  • Remote start system — standard: Limited — optional: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk
  • Towing capacity — up to 2,000-lb — optional: Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
  • 17-in. Semi-Gloss Black aluminum — standard: Trailhawk
  • 18-in. Gloss Black aluminum — optional: Latitude
  • Accents: Gloss Black with Black interior — optional: Latitude
  • Auto Stick automatic transmission — standard: Trailhawk, Limited — optional: Sport, Latitude
  • Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud and Rock Mode with Hill-descent Control — standard: Trailhawk
  • Black grille surround with Gloss Black rings — optional: Latitude
  • Black grille surrounds with Neutral Grey rings — standard: Trailhawk
  • Deluxe cloth high-back bucket seats in Black — optional: Latitude
  • Door panel — vinyl-trim — standard: Trailhawk, Limited — optional: Latitude
  • Electronic stability control — standard: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
  • Fascia: Gloss Black front and rear appliques — optional: Latitude
  • Front-wheel drive — standard: Sport, Latitude, Limited
  • Grille/Surround: Black grille surround with Chrome rings — standard: Sport, Latitude
  • Grillz with Black and Black/Ski Grey interior — standard: Limited
  • Hill-start Assist — standard: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
  • Lighting: Auto high-beam headlamp control — optional: Latitude, Limited
  • Lighting: Front exterior side mirror turn signal — standard: Trailhawk, Limited — optional: Latitude
  • Lighting: Incandescent taillamps — standard: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
  • Metal Diamond with Black and Black/Ski Grey — standard: Sport, Latitude
  • Push-button start — standard: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Blind-Spot Monitoring
  • ParkView rear backup camera
  • Passive entry remote start — requires 2.4L engine
  • Rear Cross Path detection system
  • Speakers: — Four
  • Towing Capacity — 2,000-lb.
  • Uconnect Access — includes one-year trial subscription
  • — Anodized Orange with Bark Brown/Ski Gray interior
  • — Front side marker/side repeater on mirror
  • — Full-length front floor with sliding armrest
  • — Low Gloss Black grille with chrome slot surrounds
  • — Low Gloss Black grille with Neutral Gray Satin Gloss slot surrounds
  • — Single rear exhaust with bright tip; Black on remaining models
  • Alternator: — 150-amp
  • Alternator: — 160-amp
  • Battery: — 500-amp
  • Battery: — 600-amp
  • Electronic stability control — includes Hill-start Assist
  • Hill-start Assist — included with ESC
  • Lighting: — Incandescent tail lamps
  • Radio 3.0 — includes four-line text LCD display and AM/FM radio
  • Remote USB port: — Charge only
  • Remote USB port: — Located inside center console armrest

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2017 and 2018. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2018 Jeep Renegade specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2018 specification sheet.

General information3 specs
Body Style
Sport-utility vehicle (SUV)
Assembly Plant
Melfi, Italy
EPA Vehicle Class
Multipurpose vehicle
Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4
Construction
Steel uniframe
Engines37 specs
1.4-liter turbocharged MultiAir I-4
AvailabilityStandard — Renegade Sport (4x2 and 4x4) and Latitude (4x2 and 4x4)
Type and DescriptionIn-line four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, turbocharged
Displacement83.48 cu. in. (1,368 cc)
Bore x Stroke2.83 x 3.31 (72.0 x 84.0)
Valve SystemBelt-driven, MultiAir, SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionCast-iron block with aluminum-alloy head and aluminum-alloy bedplate
Compression Ratio9.8:1
Maximum Turbo Boost (psi / bar)22 psi / 2.49 bar
Power (SAE)160 hp (119 kW) @ 5,500 rpm
Torque (SAE)184 lb.-ft. (250 N•m) @ 2,500-4,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement87 octane (R+M)/2 acceptable; 91 octane recommended
Oil Capacity4.0 quarts (3.8 liters) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)
Emission ControlsDual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Fuel Economy24 / 31 / 27 (4x2 and 4x4)
TowingNot recommended
Engine Assembly PlantTermoli, Italy
2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2
AvailabilityStandard — Renegade Limited (4x2 and 4x4) and Trailhawk (4x4); Available — Renegade Sport and Latitude (4x2 and 4x4)
Type and DescriptionIn-line four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection
Displacement144 cu. in. (2,360 cc)
Bore x Stroke3.46 X 3.82 (88 X 97)
Valve SystemSOHC, four valves per cylinder
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionAluminum block, aluminum cylinder head
Compression Ratio10:1
Power (SAE net)180 hp (134 kW) @ 6,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net)175 lb.-ft. (237 N•m) @ 3,900 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,400 rpm
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane
Oil Capacity5.5 quarts (5.2 liters) (total)
Coolant Capacity6.8 quarts (6.45 liters)
Emission ControlsSingle catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor
Fuel Economy22 / 31 / 25 (4x2); 21 / 29 / 24 (4x4)
Towing2,000 lbs. (907 kg) (not recommended for FWD)
Engine Assembly PlantDundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich.
Transmission948TE nine-speed automaticTransmission: 948TE nine-speed automatic14 specs
Availability
2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 (4x2 or 4x4)
Description
Planetary gear train, transverse layout
Ratio Spread
9.81
1st
4.71
2nd
2.84
3rd
1.91
4th
1.38
5th
1.00
6th
0.81
7th
0.70
8th
0.58
9th
0.48
Reverse
3.83
Final-drive Ratio
3.734; 4.334 (Trailhawk)
C635 six-speed manual transmission11 specs
Availability
1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine (4x2 or 4x4)
Description
1st, 2nd, 3rd gear: Triple cone; 4th: Double cone
1st
4.154
2nd
2.118
3rd
1.361
4th
0.978
5th
0.756
6th
0.622
Reverse
4.00
Final-drive Ratio
4.438
Overall Top Gear
2.38
4x4 systemsJeep Active Drive, Jeep Active Drive Low4x4 systems: Jeep Active Drive, Jeep Active Drive Low6 specs
Availability
Jeep Active Drive is optional on all models; Jeep Active Drive Low is standard on Trailhawk
Type
Fully disconnecting 4x2 mode with automatic 4x4 engagement; Full-time 4x4 mode with active on demand clutch
Operating Modes
Auto 4x2/4x4
Center Differential Type
None
Terrain Response
Unique tuning in all terrain modes
Crawl Ratio
20:1 (with Jeep Active Drive Low)
Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
150-amp (1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo); 160-amp (2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2)
Battery
500-amp (1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo); 600-amp (2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2)
Suspension2 specs
Front
MacPherson strut, coil springs, flat front steel crossmember, high-strength steel double shell lower control arms for 4x4 and high-strength steel mono shell lower control arms for 4x2, stabilizer bar
Rear
Chapman strut, high-strength steel links, isolated steel rear cradle for 4x4 and not-isolated for 4x2, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Steering4 specs
Type
Electric power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio
15.7
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
36.3 (11.07) 4x2 and 4x4; 35.3 (10.76) Trailhawk 4x4
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.68 (4x2 and 4x4); 2.76 (Trailhawk 4x4)
Brakes8 specs
front
Size and Type12 x 1.1 (305 x 28) vented rotor with 2.36 (60) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (per caliper)138.77 sq. in. (895.3 sq. cm), 1 x 60; 115.88 sq. in. (747.6 sq. cm), 1 x 57
rear
Size and Type10.95 x 0.47 (278 x 12) solid rotor with 1.5 (38) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (per caliper)101.7 sq. in. (656.4 sq. cm), 1 x 38
general
Power-assist Type10 (254) vacuum assist
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)Standard
Electronic stability control (ESC)Standard
Parking Brake TypeElectric motor on caliper
Dimensions and capacities16 specs
Wheelbase
101.2 (2,570)
Track, Front
60.6 (1,540)
Track, Rear
60.6 (1,540)
Overall Length
166.6 (4,232)
Overall Width (with folded side mirrors)
74.2 (1,886.8)
Overall Width (with open side mirrors)
79.6 (2,023.1)
Overall Height
66.5 (1,689)
Load-floor height
29.8 (758)
Sill-step height
19.4 (494) front, 19.6 (497) rear
Ground Clearances
6.7 (170) 4x2; 8.0 (203) 4x4 (8.0 – 203); 8.7 (220) Trailhawk 4x4
Approach Angle, (with air dam) (degrees)
17.9 4x2; 21.0 4x4; 30.5 Trailhawk 4x4
Breakover Angle (degrees)
21.2 4x2; 24.0 4x4; 25.7 Trailhawk 4x4
Departure Angle (degrees)
29.7 4x2; 32.1 4x4; 34.3 Trailhawk 4x4
Curb Weight (kg)
3,056 (1,386) 4x2 and 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo; 3,210 (1,456) 4x4 and 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo; 3,166 (1,436) 4x2 and 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2; 3,327 (1,509) 4x4 and 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2; 3,532 (1,602) Trailhawk 4x4 with 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2
Aero Cd
0.35 4x2; 0.36 4x4; 0.37 Trailhawk 4x4
Fuel-tank Capacity
12.7 gal. (48 liters)
Accommodations1 spec
Seating Capacity — Front/Rear
2/3
Accommodations24 specs
front row
Headroom without Sunroof41.1 (1,045)
Headroom with Sunroof39.7 (1,009)
Legroom41.2 (1,046)
Shoulder Room55.9 (1,419)
Hip Room53.1 (1,348)
Seat Travel9.0 (230) driver / 10.2 (260) front passenger
Recliner Range (degrees)From 25 nominal, 38 forward and 30 rearward (from vertical 13 forward, 55 rearward)
SAE Volume (standard roof), cu. ft. (cu. m)54.8 (1.55)
second row
Headroom40.5 (1,029)
Legroom35.1 (891)
Shoulder Room55.1 (1,400)
Hip Room51.9 (1,319)
SAE Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)45.3 (1.28)
cargo access
Liftover Height30.2 (766)
Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening40.1 (1,020)
Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening39.0 (990) at bottom of opening
Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening29.5 (749)
Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening29.0 (739)
Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim37.6 (956)
SAE cargo volume
Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m)18.5 (0.525)
Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)50.8 (1.440)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)118.6 (3.359)
Behind Rear Seat, cu. ft. (cu. m)18.5 (0.525) (rear seat at design position)
Behind Front-row Seats with Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)50.8 (1.440)
Tires4 specs
215/65R16215/60R17225/55R18215/65R17
AvailabilityStandard — Sport / LatitudeStandard — Latitude (with 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2)Standard — Limited; Optional — LatitudeStandard on Trailhawk
Size and Type215/65R16 BSW All-season215/60R17 BSW All-season225/55R18 BSW All-season215/65R17 OWL All-season
Mfr. and ModelContinental, CrossContact LX SportContinental, CrossContact LX SportGoodyear Eagle Sport or Kumho CrugenFalken WildPeak H/T
Revs per Mile (km)749 (464)768 (478)729 (452)722 (448)

The sheet prints four separate tire blocks; they are shown as columns named by tire size.

Source: 2018 Jeep Renegade Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2018 Jeep Renegade fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2018 Jeep Renegade at 24–26 MPG combined; the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo (FWD) is the most efficient and the 2.4L 4-cylinder (AWD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Renegade 2WD1.4L 4-cylinder turbo6-speed manual · FWD24MPG31MPG26MPG$3,000336
Renegade 2WD2.4L 4-cylinder9-speed automatic · FWD22MPG30MPG25MPG$2,500357
Renegade 2WD2.4L 4-cylinderFFV9-speed automatic · FWD22MPG30MPG25MPG$2,500357
Renegade 4WD1.4L 4-cylinder turbo6-speed manual · AWD24MPG31MPG26MPG$3,000339
Renegade 4WD2.4L 4-cylinder9-speed automatic · AWD21MPG29MPG24MPG$2,600371

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2018 Jeep Renegade wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireType
Sport and LatitudeStandard
215/65R16Continental CrossContact LX Sport
black sidewall, all-season
Latitude with 2.4-liter MultiAir2 engineStandard
215/60R17Continental CrossContact LX Sport
black sidewall, all-season
LimitedStandard
225/55R18Goodyear Eagle Sport; Kumho Crugen
black sidewall, all-season
LatitudeOptional
225/55R18Goodyear Eagle Sport; Kumho Crugen
black sidewall, all-season
TrailhawkStandard
215/65R17Falken WildPeak H/T
outlined white letters, all-season
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Compact spare, full-size spare or tire service kit, by equipment; compact and non-matching full-size spares have no pressure sensor.
Lug nut torque
89 ft-lb (120 N·m), M12 x 1.25 thread, 17 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2018 Jeep Renegade Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2018 Jeep Renegade maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage.

  • Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary, check Tire Service Kit expiration date (if equipped)
  • Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
  • Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, windshield washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
  • Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic tool)
  • Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear
  • Check operation of windshield washer system and adjust jets if necessary
  • Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrication of linkages
  • Visually check the condition and wear of the front and rear brakes
  • Replace cabin filter
Service10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary, check Tire Service Kit expiration date (if equipped)
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, windshield washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic tool)
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel system – brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check operation of windshield washer system and adjust jets if necessary
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrication of linkages
Visually check the condition and wear of the front and rear brakes
Check the front suspension, tie rods, CV joints and replace if necessary
Visual inspect the condition of the accessory drive belt
Check the tension of the accessory drive belt
Inspect and replace, if required, front end accessory drive belt, tensioner, and, idler pulley
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary
Inspect the PTU fluid level
Inspect the rear differential fluid level
Replace spark plugs (1.4L Turbo engine)
Replace spark plugs (2.4L engine)
Replace engine air filter
Replace brake fluid every two years
Replace cabin filter
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Replace the timing belt (1.4L Turbo Engine)

Also listed, with no set interval: Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions
Compare with another year

2018 Jeep Renegade fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
Shared across engines
Fuel tank (approximate)1.4L Turbo/2.4L engine12.7 gal48 L
1.4L engine
Engine oil with filterTurbo engine (SAE 5W-40 synthetic, API certified)4.0 qt3.8 L
Cooling systemTurbo engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula)5.5 qt5.2 L
2.4L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 0W-20, API certified5.5 qt5.2 L
Cooling systemMopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula6.8 qt6.5 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile coolantMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil1.4L Turbo engine
SAE 5W-40 API certified syntheticMS-12991
—
Engine oil2.4L engine
SAE 0W-20 API certifiedMS-6395
—
Engine oil filter
—
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
—
Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Manual transmissionIf equipped
Manual and dual dry clutch transmission fluid
Mopar C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmissionIf equipped
ZF 8 and 9 speed ATF (or equivalent)
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
Power transfer unit (PTU)If equipped
Synthetic axle lubricant SAE 75W-90, API GL-5
Mopar Front Axle/PTU Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90 (API GL-5)
Rear differential (RDM)If equipped
Synthetic axle lubricant SAE 75W-90, API GL-5
Mopar Rear Axle/RDM Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90 (API GL-5)
Brake master cylinder
DOT 4 (DOT 3 acceptable if DOT 4 unavailable)
Mopar DOT 4

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
1.4L Turbo engine
87 octane Regular unleaded (91 or higher for optimum performance and fuel economy)
0–15% (E15 max)
2.4L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
0–15% (E15 max)
2.4L Flex Fuel (E-85) engines
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Wheel boltsThread M12 x 1.2517 mm socket89 ft‑lb (120 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Check wheel bolt torque again after 25 miles (40 km); tighten in a star pattern, twice around.
  • DOT 4 brake fluid should be changed every 2 years regardless of mileage.
  • Engine oil filler cap shows the correct SAE grade.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2018 Jeep Renegade recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Jeep Renegade: 2 recall campaigns, 444 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD
18% risk
Jeep Renegade SUV 4WD
23% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (2)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpOctober 17, 2018 · Campaign 18V731000

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.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 18V731000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: wiring: front underhoodAugust 9, 2018 · Campaign 18V524000

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.

Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 18V524000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
444
Crashes
16
Fires
8
Injuries
13
  • Engine189
  • Electrical system131
  • Unknown or other95
  • Fuel/propulsion system91
  • Power train58
  • Service brakes20
  • Vehicle speed control16
  • Steering11

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Renegade. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2018 Jeep Renegade owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2018 model year.

Salt, snow and hills: the data

The 2018 Jeep Renegade against salt, snow and steep grades

From the Snowbelt east of Cleveland to the ridges of West Virginia and east Tennessee, this part of the country throws salt, snow and grade at every vehicle. Here is how the 2018 Jeep Renegade specifications line up against all three.

Wheels, tires and freeze-thaw roads

The smallest 2018 factory size is 215/65R16, the largest 225/55R18. Each thaw in Michigan and Ohio opens new potholes, and a tall sidewall survives them best: the 16-inch fitment flexes over a sharp edge where a low-profile tire can pinch or bend its wheel. After a hard hit, look for a sidewall bubble.

What the manual says about oil

Oil capacity is 4 qt (1.4L Turbo) and 5.5 qt (2.4L), and the manual lists SAE 5W-40 (1.4L Turbo) and SAE 0W-20 (2.4L). Where more than one engine appears in the lineup, the engine code on the window sticker settles which grade applies. The wrong one in a Tennessee winter gives up a little protection on every cold start, and over years of driveway starts that adds up.

Cranking power for a lake-effect morning

Rated battery output: 500 to 600 cold-cranking amps, measured at 0°F. A single-digit night in Traverse City or Fort Wayne cuts what the battery can deliver just as the stiff engine asks more of the starter. Past three winters, an October load test tells you more than the date sticker. Charging comes from a 150- to 160-amp alternator.

Which wheels do the pulling

Factory drive configurations for 2018: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The same trim name can come with more than one drive system, so on a used Renegade confirm it from the window sticker or a VIN decode rather than the badge. In west Michigan, where lake-effect bands can pile up several inches of snow in an hour, driving both axles is what gets a loaded vehicle up an icy driveway.

Boats, campers and Appalachian grades

The schedule lists manual transmission fluid service for frequent trailer towing, starting at 50,000 miles. Whether it is a fishing boat headed for the Ohio River or a pop-up camper bound for the Smokies, the extra heat of towing ages these fluids faster, most of all on long July climbs.

Filters for dust and pollen

The cabin air filter first comes up at 10,000 miles. Spring pollen in the Ohio and Tennessee valleys is heavy, and a clogged cabin filter also slows the defroster in winter because it chokes the blower's airflow. It is a five-minute job on most vehicles.

Fuel grade and winter reserve

Fuel requirement: 87 octane (91 recommended). In winter, keeping the tank above half is a sensible habit across the Great Lakes states, because lake-effect pileups and mountain snow on I-64 or I-77 can leave traffic stopped for hours, and fuel is your heat.

Specifications are the manufacturer's; the weather and road context is ours. When a note here and the 2018 owner's manual disagree, follow the manual.

2018 Jeep Renegade questions

How much oil does the 2018 Jeep Renegade take?

With a filter change: 1.4L Turbo engine (SAE 5W-40 synthetic, API certified), 4.0 qt / 3.8 L and 2.4L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5.5 qt / 5.2 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2018 Jeep Renegade use?

1.4L Turbo engine: SAE 5W-40 API certified synthetic (MS-12991) and 2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20 API certified (MS-6395).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2018 Jeep Renegade?

At 10,000 miles: check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary, check tire service kit expiration date (if equipped); check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.); check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, windshield washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.); check engine control system operation (via diagnostic tool); check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear; check operation of windshield washer system and adjust jets if necessary, plus 3 more items. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2018 Jeep Renegade owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2018 Jeep Renegade get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Jeep Renegade at 24–26 MPG combined, depending on the version. 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo, 6-speed manual, FWD: 24 city / 31 highway / 26 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined; 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo, 6-speed manual, AWD: 24 city / 31 highway / 26 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2018 Jeep Renegade use?

Factory tire sizes: 215/65R16 (Sport and Latitude); 215/60R17 (Latitude with 2.4-liter MultiAir2 engine); 225/55R18 (Limited, Latitude); 215/65R17 (Trailhawk). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.

What changed on the 2018 Jeep Renegade?

New option packages: Altitude Package, Passive Entry Remote Start Package, Uconnect 7.0 Group and Uconnect 8.4 NAV Group; Packages no longer offered: 5.0 Radio with Uconnect, satellite radio and Backup Camera Group and 6.5-in. NAV Group with Uconnect; No longer standard or offered on some trims: Keyless Go Push-button Start (Limited); New to the equipment chart: Keyless Enter ’n Go with push-button start, ParkView rear backup camera with active grid lines and Remote start system.

Does the 2018 Jeep Renegade have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Jeep Renegade. The most recent: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery (October 2018) and Electrical system: wiring (August 2018). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2018 Jeep Renegade?

Owners have filed 444 complaints about the 2018 Jeep Renegade with NHTSA. The components named most often are engine (189), electrical system (131), and unknown or other (95). 16 complaints involved a crash and 8 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2018 Jeep Renegade's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2018 Jeep Renegade is 4 out of 5 stars (Jeep Renegade SUV 2WD: 4 and Jeep Renegade SUV 4WD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.