KnownCarProblems2015 Jeep Renegade Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 512 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Renegade, most often about the transmission (33% of complaints, typically around 35,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Renegade model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2015 Jeep Renegade problems
Transmission
171 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the battery needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
On three separate occasions since december 29th, 2016, my Jeep Renegade has had dangerous drivetrain/transmission issues. Vehicle's 9 speed automatic transmission will unexpectedly stop shifting, accompanied by "check engine" and "check transmission" warnings on the dash. Occurs randomly during normal operation, at…
Engine
165 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
The fan assembly (68360299aa) in the front of my engine stopped working while I was on the interstate. This causes a chain reaction that killed my resistor (68247207aa) and relay (4727370aa). Without these parts operating, my engine quickly overheats. After taking my Renegade to the dealership I was informed that the…
I was driving and started to smell burn rubber. Then the engine light came on. I took the car into the shop. The dealership said the radiator fan assembly seized up and will not rotate any longer. Apparently, this is a problem with renegades and the parts are on national back order. No eta was given for when there…
Electrical
129 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel, software, instrument cluster/panel, ignition.
One problem I dealt with was a crack on my front windshield from top to bottom, dealership ship had me back and forth with this ! It doesn't show that something hit it , the other problem is the radio turn off with out me able to turn it back on with everything else going off after that . Meaning I couldn't tell the…
The radiator fan is messing up. Moving around in the engine and not working most of the time. The temps in the engine are going higher than they should beucase the fan is failing.
Other or unspecified
97 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 27,500 miles.
Vehicle shifts very hard. When shifting into drive jumps forward and similarly jumps back on reverse. Vehicle was stationary in a parking lot went from park to reverse and applied a slight amount of gas, vehicle shot backwards causing me to sharply turn the wheel to avoid a collision. Similarly, when first placing…
Car was sitting idle with family in it and air conditioner on. Car began to smell like burning rubber and cold air turned warm and humid. Radiator fan failed. Blew 2 fuses. Needs to be replced after only 27000 miles.
Fuel system
39 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
While I was driving on the interstate, going 70 MPH, my car stopped running and said there was an error. I had a family member help me load it up and take it to the dealership. They told me that my fuel sensor malfunctioned and showed me that I had gas however my car had no gas. I had to purchase an entire fuel pump…
There is a power surge at times and majority of times there is a "lull" of power at take off. Upon departure at a stop light, there is hesitation when gas is applied so you have to heavily apply gas. Other times you go to park and come to stop then the car surges before placing in park. I have reported this to my…
Brakes
30 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles.
15 Renegade limited ** a few issues ***first I have had to replace front brakes and rotors 4/27/16 with 9030 miles then had to replace again 9/28/16 with 16611 miles ..... Second *** when driving my on highway normal speeds my vehicle will randomly act like it is neutral will not accelerate for few seconds then will…
In my driveway. I love behind my mom and when I stop to talk with while she is in the yard and leave my car running when I go to take off the emergency brake comes on and stops me. Going down the highway and stop at stop sign or red lights or just stuck in stop and go traffic when I go to take off the transmission…
Speed control
27 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 16,500 miles.
Electronic stability control problem. The traction control randomly turns on and cuts speed while driving. Almost been in 3 accidents because of it. Chrysler is aware of the issue- star case #[phone] and says engineering is working on the issue but in the meantime want me to drive a car that is putting my life and…
Sometimes when turning the traction control light turns on and the car will not accelerate even when the accelerator is depressed - lasts momentarily then corrects itself
Stability control
26 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles.
15 Renegade limited ** a few issues ***first I have had to replace front brakes and rotors 4/27/16 with 9030 miles then had to replace again 9/28/16 with 16611 miles ..... Second *** when driving my on highway normal speeds my vehicle will randomly act like it is neutral will not accelerate for few seconds then will…
For the fourth time I took my car to the service at the dealer , and for the fourth time the same problem occurred received a 'service power steering' dashboard message....and the vehicle has no power steering. I have 20,000 miles on my vehicle. After I leave the car for two month in the dealer finally they call me…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Jeep Renegade recalls
Equipment: 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, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: automatic transmission
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: cybersecurity
Risk: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 a
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Software security vulnerability
Summary
On july 23, 2015, fiat chrysler automobiles (fca) launched safety recall 15v-461 to remedy security vulnerabilities in approximately 1.4 million model year (my) 2013 through 2015 vehicles equipped with uconnect head units (hu) 8.4a (ra3 radio) and 8.4an (ra4 radio) manufactured by harman international.on july 24, 2015, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened recall query, rq 15-004, to investigate hu security vulnerabilities and remedy effectiveness in the recalled population and to determine whether similar units have been supplied for use in other fca vehicles.in an august 11, 2015 letter, fca submitted a second part 573 safety recall report expanding the scope of the uconnect ra4
Questions about the 2015 Jeep Renegade
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Jeep Renegade?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (171 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles); engine (165 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); electrical (129 complaints, typically around 27,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Jeep Renegade have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 20, 2016 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Jeep Renegade?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Renegade model year since 2000, with 512 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.