2018 Jeep Renegade electrical system problems
131 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Jeep Renegade — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Backup camera screen went out 2 months after purchasing. I googled and multiple forums including Reddit had 2018 renegade owners reporting the same thing Definitely a safety issue when half the screen is out. Unable to use backup camera as purposed for safe driving It also makes it diffCult and…”
filed Jul 13, 2026
“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…”
filed Jun 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit…Campaign 18V524000 · Aug 9, 2018
Related service bulletins
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…
S1408000384 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 4, 2026Start 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…
S1408000384 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 14, 2026Verify "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.
9100668 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 16, 2025Start 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…
S1408000384 REV.H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 25, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Renegade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 10 | 50% |
| 2022 Renegade | 11 | 46% |
| 2021 Renegade | 26 | 39% |
| 2020 Renegade | 14 | 23% |
| 2019 Renegade | 26 | 33% |
| 2017 Renegade | 147 | 26% |
| 2016 Renegade | 119 | 28% |
| 2015 Renegade | 129 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Jeep Renegade
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.