2015 Jeep Renegade Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2015 Jeep Renegade, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 35,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “automatic transmission” (6% of reports).
- 171power train complaints
- 35,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 26%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.
- Automatic transmission: mentioned in 10 of 171 complaints (6%)
- Shifted neutral: mentioned in 9 of 171 complaints (5%)
- Feels like: mentioned in 9 of 171 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 143 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 171 complaints, 3 mention a crash.
Jeep Renegade power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 2 | 10% | 13,000 |
| 2022 Renegade | 6 | 23% | 12,000 |
| 2021 Renegade | 6 | 9% | 100 |
| 2020 Renegade | 7 | 11% | 22,407 |
| 2019 Renegade | 7 | 9% | 8,600 |
| 2018 Renegade | 58 | 13% | 17,500 |
| 2017 Renegade | 95 | 17% | 25,000 |
| 2016 Renegade | 74 | 17% | 18,500 |
| 2015 Renegade | 171 | 33% | 35,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
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…
I am driving down the road and the vehicle goes into neutral and the engine turns off. I then have to stop the vehicle and restart it. When I hit the starter button. It sputters and then starts. This has been happening irregularly 1-3 times a week since it started in December of 2025.With last time…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Jeep Renegades have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 171 owner complaints about power train for the 2015 Jeep Renegade (33% 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 35,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2015 Jeep Renegade?
The most frequent phrase is “automatic transmission”, in 10 of 171 complaints, followed by “shifted neutral” (9).
Other 2015 Jeep Renegade problems
- Engine problems (161)
- Electrical System problems (129)
See all 2015 Jeep Renegade problems or power train problems across all Renegade years.