2015 Jeep Renegade Transmission & Powertrain Problems
Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 33% of all 2015 Jeep Renegade complaints (170 of 511), the highest share of any model year. NHTSA also lists a 9-speed automatic transmission recall (16V529000) for this year, tied to a median failure mileage of 35,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 170
- 33% of 511
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 35,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle unexpectedly failing to shift into drive or reverse, sometimes causing it to roll or move opposite the intended direction.
- Several drivers describe sudden hesitation or a hard clunk when shifting gears, occasionally followed by a lunge forward at a stop.
- Some report the transmission losing power or getting stuck in one gear while driving on the highway, forcing them to stop in traffic.
- A few owners describe the ignition key or gear shift locking up entirely, leaving the vehicle unable to start or shift.
- Multiple complaints mention dashboard warning lights (transmission, hill start assist, parking brake) appearing together right before a loss of drive engagement.
- Owners note that dealer software updates to the transmission control module sometimes reduced symptoms only temporarily before jerking or hesitation returned.
When 2015 Jeep Renegade transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 8, 2015, latest Mar 27, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Jeep Renegade
- 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.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Renegade model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Jeep Renegade transmission reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 170 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Renegade, 33% of all complaints filed for that year, which is the largest share among all Renegade model years listed.
- Does the 2015 Jeep Renegade have a transmission recall?
- Yes. Recall 16V529000, reported July 12, 2016, covers the 9-speed automatic transmission on 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Jeep Renegade among other FCA vehicles, with a Powertrain and Transmission Control Module reprogram as the remedy.
- At what mileage do 2015 Renegade transmission problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Renegade is 35,000 miles.
- Are there crashes linked to the 2015 Renegade transmission complaints?
- NHTSA lists 3 crashes tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Renegade, with no fires and no injuries reported.