2015 Jeep Renegade Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2015 Jeep Renegade, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 27,219 miles. The words owners use most often: “key fob” (5% of reports).
- 129electrical system complaints
- 27,219median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Key fob: mentioned in 7 of 129 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 97 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 129 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Jeep Renegade electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 10 | 50% | — |
| 2022 Renegade | 12 | 46% | 5,246 |
| 2021 Renegade | 26 | 39% | 935 |
| 2020 Renegade | 14 | 23% | 34,289 |
| 2019 Renegade | 26 | 33% | 8,833 |
| 2018 Renegade | 131 | 30% | 14,000 |
| 2017 Renegade | 149 | 26% | 36,500 |
| 2016 Renegade | 119 | 28% | 38,000 |
| 2015 Renegade | 129 | 25% | 27,219 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
I purchased in 2015 (Jeep Renegade). The dealership promised a âlifetime warrantyâ for the duration of my ownership, but despite repeated service visits over the past 10 years for persistent electrical problems, they have refused to honor this warranty. It has come to my recent attention that…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Jeep Renegades have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 129 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2015 Jeep Renegade (25% of the 512 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Jeep Renegade electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 27,219 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2015 Jeep Renegade?
The most frequent phrase is “key fob”, in 7 of 129 complaints.
Other 2015 Jeep Renegade problems
- Power Train problems (171)
- Engine problems (161)
See all 2015 Jeep Renegade problems or electrical system problems across all Renegade years.