2015 Jeep Renegade Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Renegade years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 512 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Renegade. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Renegade model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (171 complaints, 33%), typically at around 35,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 8 fires, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 512owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Jeep Renegade problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 171 | 33% | 35,000 | “automatic transmission” (6%) | — |
| Engine problems | 161 | 31% | 40,000 | “cooling fan” (16%) | $1,150 |
| Electrical System problems | 129 | 25% | 27,219 | “key fob” (5%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 97 | 19% | 28,812 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 | 7% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 6% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 5% | 16,400 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 26 | 5% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 4% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 15 | 3% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 14 | 3% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 3% | 36,265 | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 2% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 11 | 2% | 26,911 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 2% | 56,522 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 1% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | 6,870 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | 7,599 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 1,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Jeep Renegade recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Trailer hitches
Problem: 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. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
Risk: Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.
Electrical system:cybersecurity
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to June 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Risk: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R45.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Software security vulnerability (RQ15004) — opened Jul 24, 2015, closed Jan 5, 2016, led to recall 15V508000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2015 Jeep Renegade dropped into neutral at highway speeds. While Jeep claims the VIN is not covered under safety recall S55, the vehicle is suffering from the exact physical safety defect described in that recall, and that the alternative "W84" customer program has left your car completely…
while the vehicle was being driven at highway speed, a large piece of roof trim detached from the vehicle and went airborne. The piece measures approximately 6 inches by 42 inches, and is stiff plastic. My jeep renegade has the MySky sunroof option, and this trim is a piece that sit just forward of…
I am writing to report a recurring safety issue with my vehicleâs transmission. When attempting to accelerate into traffic, the engine revs high but fails to deliver power to the wheels, acting as if it is in neutral. This failure to shift into gear has occurred several times and poses a…
As I was driving the airbag light quickly turned on and off. I did not get it checked out but it is a known issue were the light will turn on due to electrical issues. And if this fails and others or myself are driving/riding in this vehicle and a crash occurs we will not have the protection of the…
I previously had this same issue August 2024 (associated complaint 11608428). My rear drivers side tail light is out completely-no brake light, reverse, turn signal, or nighttime tail light is working. I spent nearly $800 to replace part 68599920AA, as the entire motherboard was fried, as were the…
Other Jeep Renegade years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 20 | 2 |
| 2022 Renegade | 26 | 2 |
| 2021 Renegade | 67 | 2 |
| 2020 Renegade | 62 | 3 |
| 2019 Renegade | 79 | 4 |
| 2018 Renegade | 443 | 2 |
| 2017 Renegade | 566 | 3 |
| 2016 Renegade | 431 | 1 |
| 2015 | 512 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Jeep Renegade?
Owners most often report power train, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 171 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Jeep Renegade?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Jeep Renegade a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Renegade model years, the 2015 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.