2018
Jeep Renegade

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Available trims

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  • Sport FWD *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $18,750
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Sport 4x4
    Starts at
    $20,250
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Upland Edition 4x4
    Starts at
    $20,250
    21 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Altitude FWD
    Starts at
    $22,095
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Latitude FWD
    Starts at
    $22,095
    21 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Altitude 4x4
    Starts at
    $23,595
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Latitude 4x4
    Starts at
    $23,595
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited FWD
    Starts at
    $25,945
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Trailhawk 4x4
    Starts at
    $27,095
    21 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited 4x4
    Starts at
    $27,445
    21 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity now available
Backup camera now standard
Subcompact SUV based on Fiat 500L
Off-road Trailhawk trim available
Forward collision warning with automatic braking available

The good & the bad

The good

On-road poise and stability
Suspension refinement
Cabin quietness
Trailhawk's off-road capability
Delightful design details

The bad

Hard plastic upper door trim
Modest four-cylinder power
Automatic transmission slow to kick down
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Jeep Renegade base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
3/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
3/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
23.0%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
23.0%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles
Basic
3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
Dealer certification
125- Point Inspection
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Consumer reviews

87% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 296 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.4
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.5

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  • By Tiffany from Orlando, FL
    Owns this car
    June 2, 2025

    I was test driving a Toyota at the dealership and when I

    I was test driving a Toyota at the dealership and when I came the next day to buy it, it was "sold." My salesman recommended the 2018 Renegade he had with 46000 miles on it and was for sale for only $10k. I test drove it hesitantly as I am not a Jeep person. It appeared to be a smooth ride considering we were only able to ride around the neighborhood surrounding the dealership going slow speed. My Honda had been totaled 2 weeks previously when someone hit me so I needed a car and was tired of Uber. I bought the Renegade and it was immediately so hot in it and I cranked the air up all the way but it made the ride sooooo loud. No air gets to the back seat and I mean none at all. I have a 3 year old that sits in the back and was dripping sweat anytime we got out of the car. I tried to sit in the back to see and there is nothing coming to the back. No vents face that way and the front do not blow any air towards the back. Went to a dealership and was told to order a fan from Amazon that would sit on the headrest and blow towards my son in the back. I work remote and my son does not go to daycare so the Jeep is hardly driven. It needs gas every 3 days for never being driven. I got the first oil change yesterday and it's already down 25%. It feels so unsafe and rough to drive that I order delivery for food, use Uber Eats, and have purchased train tickets to go to South Florida when I've been driving it for 30 years. I've owned the Jeep for 5 weeks and I'm ready to trade it in for something else in 2 months when I move to my new place. If trade won't work as it's still considered a new purchase, believe me, the car will be turned back into the finance company as a voluntary repo. I'd rather take the credit hit than risk my son's safety in the car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By PR1AWRet from South San Diego
    Owns this car
    April 10, 2025

    Took the Renegade to the Jeep dealer.

    Took the Renegade to the Jeep dealer. The waterpump was making noise and has excessive blow by. They replaced the waterpump works great. They said for the blowby that I have to replace the valve and oil pan covers then wants to do the oil dipstick dance. The work has to be done by a shop. The oil change by them. The excessive blow by is whats causing the oil to be pushed out of the gaskets. I'll just have oil over the engine again when I steam clean it. Where to from here? 2.4L 2018 Renegade Lattitude.The 2018 uses to much oil and has a recall on it. They want a "shop" to do the gaskets and them for the oil change. I've been changing the oil at 5K and it's pretty clean. In between the 1500-1700 miles I'll use 2 quarts and 4-5 in the 5K. Castrol Edge 5w20 is what I use. The oil pickup tube cracks on this year so oil starvation, hence the blowby. I spent 3K for them to change the waterpump, alternator, belt and battery. I'm not to mobile at 63, but if I knew it was going to be so much for labor I would have done it. One has to figure a shop charges $150-250 an hour though.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Greg
    Owns this car
    September 5, 2024

    This is the WORST VEHICLE I ever had.

    This is the WORST VEHICLE I ever had. It's always been in the shop since I got it. I spend more money getting it fixed than to actually driving it. Do not get this car. It loves problems. I guarantee you.
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By CE from Vermont
    Owns this car
    March 5, 2024

    My love affair with my Jeep

    This is my second renagade, I wanted a 2021 limited and that’s what I have now. I have a long history with many models of jeeps, but I have to say this one is my all time favorite . I love everything about it. It’s a tank in the snow and mud . We have climbed to the top of a mountain with it. I feel safe and secure that I will never get stranded in the snow. It’s comfortable, and just the right size . I love the Easter eggs they hid in the car ! We were able to fit all our camping gear in it and bikes and kayaks too. I love the look of it and it’s fun ! I will never get rid of this car , it’s a keeper.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Mary Smythe from Virginia Beach, Virginia
    Owns this car
    September 18, 2022

    Jeep Renegade Don’t Buy

    2018 Jeep Renegade Don’t Buy: has no pickup n go power, not enough room in the back seat area, constantly in the shop for repairs, too low to the ground, driver seat does not raise up to see out out the window, and not enough steering wheel rotation. It’s a Fiat engine so tiny and expensive for repairs n oil changes. Don’t buy.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Mark Rodgers from Warren,Oh
    Owns this car
    August 8, 2022

    Loving this suv.

    I bought this used with 20k miles on it. I’ve read lots of reviews where there’s not enough room. I’m 6ft and I have plenty of room to spare. I’ve read where there’s not enough power in the engine. Unless you’re planning on racing the car, there’s plenty of power. The car has lots of character. It’s a Jeep. What’s not to love.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Phillyman from Fl
    Owns this car
    June 24, 2022

    Very reliable for 4 years

    Up until recently it has been a very reliable car good on gas very comfortable and very stylish but now but now it's starting to stall out install out that's not good go to see the dealer on Tuesday see if they can fix they can fix it I understand there's a recall outhe recall out on certain parts
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Mac from Gatesville, TX
    Owns this car
    March 20, 2022

    Drive slow and get 40mpg

    Something interesting I found out when my dad drove my car. I commute to work everyday and its 30 miles of 75mph highway. Other than that I drive in town. My best gas mileage has been around 26mpg. My dad recently drove when we were going to Dallas. He likes to cruise at that old timer 60mph. At the slower speed on the highway that Jeep got nearly 40mpg.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By jstnbowling from salt lake city
    Owns this car
    June 1, 2021

    The absolute worst vehicle I have ever owned

    I despise my 2018 Renegade. I bought the Trailhawk edition. I knew when I bought it, I wasn't getting a "real" Jeep, like a Wrangler or an older model Cherokee. I knew it was designed more as a soccer mom car. I was OK with this, it was going to be my wife's car. I have been the primary driver as of late and it had been a headache. The interior - no surprise, it is tiny inside. Beyond a standard small glovebox and center console, there are 2 cupholders and then there is a small spot in front of the cupholders that holds a phone or a wallet and thats it. Also the 4wd button occupies the same space so it's easy to accidentally actuate the 4wd when on the road or highway. I have lost count of how many times I'm going 65 and looked down to see that I've been driving with the 4wd on. It's not built very rugged or strong like you'd expect a Jeep to be. I drove the Renegade on the beach, like I have with every other vehicle I have owned and took it in to the shop after to get tires rotated. The mechanics asked if I had wrecked it. Something within the control arm assembly was bent and the alignment was terribly off. So now I feel like I can't truly take this thing off the pavement as I may break something. I dont know what type of glass is used in the windshield but it needs to be changed. I usually get 1 or 2 chips in my windshield over the course of driving a car for 5 years. Within 6 months of driving the Renegade I had 8 chips in the windshield. Replaced it and currently have 4 more chips and a crack that runs the entire width of the vehicle. The thing that is most infuriating is a feature that is meant to be a safety feature. It is probably the most dangerous safety feature I have come across. When the oil pressure becomes low, the car will shut off. I understand this is to protect the engine, but after a long road trip, I have had my car turn off when I'm trying to get onto the highway, in the middle of a road, in the middle of a roundabout. It's a stern reminder to get the oil changed but it is extremely dangerous. It is severely underpowered. When I attempt to pass someone or need to accelerate quickly, I can usually count to about 5 after pressing the accelerator before it engages. And at that point it is almost redlining just trying to speed up. The good - although the vehicle itself has had reliability issues in terms of ruggedness, the 4WD system itself is very good for a vehicle with independent front and rear suspension (as opposed to having a solid rear axle like any true 4x4 should). I have ended up on some rough roads where I probably shouldn't have taken it and it has gotten up them just fine. However, I worry for the dependability of the vehicle itself; refer to the aforementioned issues after beach driving. Also it looks really good. The trailhawk had alot of flat black accents and red towhooks. I think it's a great looking vehicle. Overall I'm not happy with this vehicle. To be fair, I expect alot from my vehicles, I drive them hard. I have owned several pickup trucks before this and they are just built to take a beating, the Renegade is not. I would recommend this vehicle only to someone who wants a very small suv they will use for commuting in town only and does not need alot of interior space.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Asana from Heathrow, Florida
    Owns this car
    March 15, 2021

    Problems with all electrical, since I purcashed it

    Car is okay, but cannot seem to get any dealership service. I have telephoned dealers from Deland, Florida to Sanford, Florida. No one seems to even know what "Service Passive Entry" message means.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Pavel jeep renegade latitude 2.4l from Sacramento ca
    Owns this car
    December 30, 2020

    I have 2018 jeep renegade latitude 2.4l

    This 🚗 is 👌 i brought with 1400 miles and its 2500 and oil stays same i checked it nice ride 2.4 engine is fast nice 9 gear speed 22 mpg i drive to work averaday let's see what happens next
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By VikCon from Panama City, Florida
    Owns this car
    December 14, 2020

    Love/ Comfortable, stylish, dependable, affordable

    The Jeep Renegade is very comfortable to drive, the seats are able to pull forward and push back to make it a comfortable driving experience for any size/ height. The interior design is beautifully rugged. This will not be my last JEEP purchase, for sure.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Jeep Renegade?

The 2018 Jeep Renegade is available in 6 trim levels:

  • Altitude (2 styles)
  • Latitude (2 styles)
  • Limited (2 styles)
  • Sport (2 styles)
  • Trailhawk (1 style)
  • Upland Edition (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Jeep Renegade?

The 2018 Jeep Renegade offers up to 24 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Jeep Renegade reliable?

The 2018 Jeep Renegade has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Jeep Renegade owners.

Is the 2018 Jeep Renegade a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Jeep Renegade. 87.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 296 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.5

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