2015 Jeep Renegade

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2015 Jeep Renegade
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2015: 511 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2015	511
2016	428
2017	559
2018	439
2019	77
2020	62
2021	63
2022	23
2023	20

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 33%

33% of complaints: power train — 168 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP RENEGADE. AFTER THE GEAR SHIFT WAS SWITCHED INTO THE DRIVE POSITION, THE VEHICLE REVERSED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160811

ENGINE 32%

32% of complaints: engine — 161 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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Motor mounts were damaged and car would shake excessively. got them replaced and they were broken again 3 months later. i have seen several people with the same issue on reddit in jeep renegades models 2015-2016.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231027

WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A LOUD POP, THE VEHICLE THEN LOST POWER, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE, THEN THE FIRE CONSUMED THE ENTIRE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160525

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 125 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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My vehicle recently started showing warning/service lights for no reason; airbag, power steering, park lights, coolant, check engine etc. My engine would also keeps running even after removing the keys..

NHTSA ODI report, 20230910

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 38 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 30 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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ONGOING ISSUE, BUT TODAY I GOT IN MY JEEP AND ONCE AGAIN MY VEHICLE IS SHOWING THE TRANSMISSION AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS, WHEN I ATTEMPT TO PUT IT IN GEAR IT GOES OUT OF GEAR AND INTO NEUTRAL..

NHTSA ODI report, 20180102

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2015 — complaint volume: 511

I 20150724 — RQ (closed 20160105)

Software security vulnerability

R 20150930 — electrical system

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to June 25, 2015.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge.

Campaign 15V508000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160311 — suspension

Daystar Products International, Inc.

Remedy: Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016.

Campaign 16E013000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161013 — trailer hitches

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V545000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161102 — power train

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016.

Campaign 16V529000 — check if this car was fixed