WHILE DRIVING, MY JEEP RENEGADE WILL JUST TURN OFF. I HAVE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TRY TO RESTART THE CAR A COUPLE OF TIMES. THIS WILL CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT TO SOMEONE SOMEDAY. IT JUST SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. IT'S A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE WITH 5K MILES! WHY WOULD IT JUST SHUT OFF? I WAS DRIVING BOTH TIMES THIS HAPPENED TO ME. ONCE LAST WEEK AND ONCE TODAY …
2018 jeep Renegade powertrain problems
moderate 58 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
58
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED IN REVERSE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FAI…
HAD AN OIL CHANGE AROUND 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE ISSUE OCCURED. WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY THE JEEP STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. UPON INSPECTION I WAS LOW ON OIL. AFTER ADDING 3 QUARTS OF OIL I FOUND WHERE OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH SPECIFICALLY THE 2018 JEEP RENEGADE 2.4 LITER MOTOR CONSUMING COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF OIL. OTHERS HAD THEY'RE RENEGADES STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY BUT…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2018 jeep Renegade?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 58 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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