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2018 Jeep Renegade consumer reviews

$18,750–$20,250 MSRP range
side view of 2018 Renegade Jeep
(295 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.5
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I found its purpose in life

I can't address reliability, I bought an 18 Latitude 4WD loaded a week ago with everything except the safety package and a sunroof. It had a 31K MSRP and I got it for 23,100. So if you wait value is very good. I live in MT and have a Ram 1500 Outdoorsman 5.7 set up for light off roading, mostly for snow with winch and towing a travel trailer, lights KO2's and the wife has an 18 Cherokee Trailhawk with everything. It is a garage queen but i have plans. I bought the Renegade to save $$ on gas for the daily commute and cut the wear and tear on the truck but still wanted a jeep. So, anyway I have been very pleasantly surprised. The dogs love it. They run to it over the truck. It has their vote. Dogs go everywhere with us. Mileage is averaging 23 half highway half city vs 13 in the truck. The trsnsmission in auto is ALL about mileage and yes there are much better transmissions in auto than the 9 gear ZF but, with it, you do get choices in a jeep and that is where it shines. ALL the reviews tske trailhawk and run it in Moab. Nope, thats not its strength. Why do that? Buy a Rubicon. So, handling is great, and quick, the motor has potential, the 4WD stands out as the difference. So whats it good for? Well the dogs love it and my trip today cemented it. Find a national forest dirt road, put it in sand mode and go. I mean go. It is a beast. I went to Park Lake just south of Helena today and it was awesome, tunes up, windows open, dog heads hanging out slobbering, hitting 55 in a few places, jeep grabbin, brakes perfect, suspension tight, washboard but an observation of road conditions, drift available but I got the dogs so no go, and i realized why this thing existed. What its raison de etre (sic) was. Wow that was fun. Sand mode addresses the mpg oriented bias of the tranny, cuts out traction control, raises the rpm baseline and the pedal responds instantly. A lot of times, you hit certain points in a run where you gotta decide, to either power out or let off. The renegade begs you to push that pedal. It is a jekyl and hyde vehicle and they try to hide hyde. I think sand mode is like an Easter Egg, the engineers hid from the bean counters and marketing pukes. Good on you boys and girls.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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love it

I was currently in the market for a new car. i had a 2009 KIA optima that was giving me trouble. I was debating on a SUV or a cross over and let me tell you this jeep renegade is the best cross over to find. I have 4 year old which means i have a big car seat but it fits in the car just fine. My son is tall and he has more then enough leg rove. The car is not to high or low its just right so you dont have to work about jumping up in the car. It can easily fit someone in the car that 6'6 With enough leg room. I'm 5'4 and its a perfect size for me. I didn't want nothing to big so this car was a perfect option. It feels like a big SUV but its not. I rented a jeep Cherokee for a day and it felt like it was the same size of my car from the inside. Im really happy i picked this car. My first jeep and i love it. Its such a mommy car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The newest and reliable car I have ever owned

I love it. When I first test drove it i decided it was the vehicle for me. It may not be my dream vehicle but for now it is the most fitting. My husband did not like it at all and was not happy that I got it however since he first drove it he has actually driven it more than myself and said it's a very nice ride.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Perfect car for our teenage granddaughter

This is the perfect size for Katie (granddaughter). She loves the jeep inside and out. She especially loves the stereo system. The color is just what she wanted.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Our new family member

When I drive this vehicle it's like I got a new home. I can see all around me. There is so much space in it it's wonderful especially the fold-down seats. And I'm sorry to say I can't keep the mud off of it but it seems to love it LOL!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love My JEEP!

1st Time Buyer & Was Perfect Vehicle For Me & Just Love All Tha “Bells & Whistles” & Just Looks Sporty & Sharp & So In Love With Tha “My Sky”

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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First new car

Just left dealership new motor is on order. Motor was burning oil. Was time for second oil change was 3 quarts low. So time will tell if this works out.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Happy to drive a yellow car again

I bought the Yellow Jeep Renegade for the color, but so surprised how well the ride is as a driver and passenger. It is perfect for my Beekeeping hobby! Love it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Rides smooth

This is the best car I have ever owned I love how it is designed, the way it rides, the color and the computer system

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I drove as a loaner vehicle only had 466 Mi on it

Not much I would never buy one just for the mere fact that it had 466 miles on it and it broke down on me I was stranded for almost 3 hours that was enough to make me say two people don't ever buy one of these

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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