There are 3 stored owner reports matching the lighting leading-label group for the 2018 Jeep Renegade in our NHTSA-sourced dataset. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
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Open the full vehicle complaint log (all categories)I went to get a light fixed (Driver Side fog light) and the bulb had blown up and completely melted the housing. I searched the internet and it is on the Jeep site as extremely common. I just purchased this car. I can't afford $650 to fix the melted housing. The guy that tried to change it at the shop said it was a complaint he has heard before.
The entire lamp needs replaced for the front passenger running light. Continues to blow lights and sockets. Estimated cost to fix is $600 and is NOT covered by factory warranty or most extended warranties. I see this issue with MANY jeep son the road. Car will alert driver that running light is out, replace light, will blow new light within hours. Replace socket - will blow new socket. Car will also alert driver that other lights are out on the vehicle EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT. This speaks to a possible, more serious, wiring issue. Lights exist on a car FOR A REASON. I should not be paying to fix shoddy workmanship BY JEEP. Please, investigate how many Jeep Renegades have come in with this issue or similar. I was told by my mechanic that many Renegades have such poor light wiring that beating on the lights a few times will "maybe make them come back on". YES, my dealership looked at the car and told me the entire lamp needs replaced for $600. Not covered by any warranties, but broken no fault of my own. This is not a wear and tear issue. This is a lighting and wiring issue which is UNSAFE. Yes there were warning messages, but some are false and some are true! I received warning that my plate light was out, when it is not. This running light issue IS a known problem with jeep renegades. PLEASE INVESTIGATE FURHTER. This has been an ongoing issue since I certified pre-owned purchased the car with 5,000 miles on it. Took it to dealer on Monday 01/02/2023
BRAKES HAVE BEEN SCREECHING WHEN I SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN ON RESIDENTIAL ROAD. BUT WHEN I HAVE THE BREAKS CHECKED I'M TOLD THEY ARE FINE. ALSO RHE PASSENGER SIDE SMALL YELLOW LIGHT KEEPS GOUBF IN AND OUT. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP A FEW MONTHS AGO BUT THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON.
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Vehicle import recorded: Apr 28, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.