2015 Jeep Renegade Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
63/100
#4 most-complained of 9 Renegade years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2015 Jeep Renegade has 511 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 63 out of 100 — #4 highest of 9 Renegade model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (186 complaints, 36% of the total). Complaints report 8 crashes, 8 fires, and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 511
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 8
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 23 city / 30.5 hwy
Top 2015 Jeep Renegade problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine186 (36%)
- Transmission & Powertrain170 (33%)
- Electrical System139 (27%)
- Other97 (19%)
- Brakes54 (11%)
- Fuel System39 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires23 (5%)
- Steering15 (3%)
- Airbags14 (3%)
- Seat Belts14 (3%)
2015 Jeep Renegade recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V545000Jul 20, 2016Structure & Body8,581 vehicles
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. 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.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.
- NHTSA 16V529000Jul 12, 2016Transmission & Powertrain329,540 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
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.
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.
- NHTSA 15V508000Aug 12, 2015Electrical System7,810 vehicles
Electrical system:cybersecurity
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.
Remedy: 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.
2015 Jeep Renegade fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 30.5 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,825
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Renegade years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Jeep Renegade a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Jeep Renegade ranks #4 of 9 among Renegade model years (Complaint Index 63/100, verdict: Caution). It has 511 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Jeep Renegade?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (186 complaints), transmission & powertrain (170 complaints), and electrical system (139 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 35,000 miles.
- Does the 2015 Jeep Renegade have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Jeep Renegade, most recently reported 2016, covering structure & body, transmission & powertrain, and electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Jeep Renegade?
- EPA rates the 2015 Jeep Renegade at 25.5 MPG combined (23 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,825. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.