2015 Jeep Renegade Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 54 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Jeep Renegade, 11% of its 511 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 17,000. One crash was reported and no related recalls exist in this data.
- Brakes complaints
- 54
- 11% of 511
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 17,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report premature wear of brake linings needing replacement at low mileage, in one case around 2,700 miles.
- Several describe unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving or after the vehicle was shut off, sometimes preventing restart.
- Multiple owners report the traction control light flashing with sudden loss of power or throttle response, especially while turning, which some link to braking performance.
- Some describe continuous brake squealing that a software update did not resolve.
- A few report the brakes locking up suddenly during normal driving at highway speed with no obstacle present.
- Owners also mention a 'failure to brake' diagnostic code stored alongside stalling and hard-shifting transmission complaints.
When 2015 Jeep Renegade brake complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 13, 2015, latest Feb 13, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Jeep Renegade
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Renegade model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2015 Jeep Renegade have?
- NHTSA lists 54 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Jeep Renegade, making up 11% of the 511 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Jeep Renegade?
- No related recalls are listed in this data for brake issues on the 2015 Jeep Renegade.
- At what mileage do brake problems occur on the 2015 Jeep Renegade?
- The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints is 17,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
- Did the 2015 Jeep Renegade brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2015 Jeep Renegade, with no fires reported.
- Are brake complaints worse on the 2015 Renegade than later years?
- Yes, the 2015 model year has the highest brake complaint share at 11%, compared to 10% in 2016, 9% in 2017, and lower percentages in following years.