repaired · 2018 Q1
Trailer hitches
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,…
2015 Jeep RenegadeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 512 owner complaints about the 2015 Jeep Renegade, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-529 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Jeep Renegade has problems
512 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
171Power train3 crash/fire/injury
161Engine7 crash/fire/injury
129Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
38Fuel/propulsion system
30Service brakes
27Vehicle speed control
26Electronic stability control (ESC)
18Exterior lighting
15Steering
8314 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 171 | 3 |
| Engine | 161 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 129 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 38 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 30 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 27 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 26 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 18 | 1 |
| Steering | 15 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 83 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2015 Jeep Renegade recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Electrical system: cybersecurity
Risk. Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
35kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 143 power train complaints. 97% were reported before 100,000 miles.
64under 30k miles139under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
8 owners mentioned a cost$600median
Middle half: $575 – $975
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Renegade year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Renegade median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Jeep Renegade, and the recalls they led to.
- Software security vulnerabilityLed to recall 15V-508
In owners' words
What Renegade owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 vehicle’s 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…
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