2018 Jeep Renegade vehicle speed control problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2018 Jeep Renegade — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am writing to report a severe safety defect regarding my 2018 Jeep Renegade. The vehicle suffers from an extreme internal oil consumption defect, burning 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles. According to certified automotive diagnostics, this is five times the normal operating rate. This rapid oil…”
filed Jun 8, 2026
“My speedometer will change from MPH to KM on its own while i am driving. It will also keep changing back and forth making it a driver distraction. My dash screen is also going bad. I will definitely take it in for an inspection. I pulled into a rest area to assess what was going on with the…”
filed Nov 17, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Renegade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 Renegade | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Renegade | 5 | 8% |
| 2019 Renegade | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 Renegade | 25 | 4% |
| 2016 Renegade | 29 | 7% |
| 2015 Renegade | 27 | 5% |
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.