2015 Jeep Renegade: raw data

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vehicle2015 / jeep / renegade
known issues8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-12)
complaints511 on file (2015-04-08 → 2026-06-15)
recalls4
investigations1
fars23 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Unexpected shift to neutral while drivingPOWER TRAIN28 complaints2019-08 → 2026-03renegade-2015-shift-to-neutral
  • 11727419 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 significant safety risk
  • 11472517 The contact stated that while her mother was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted to neutral(N) without warning. The contact’s mother was able to shift back into drive(D)
  • 11364392 JEEP HAS STARTED TO SLIP INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. THIS STARTED SEVERAL DAYS AGO. TODAY I WAS PULLING ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND IT SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. IT TOOK A MINIMUM OF 30 SECONDS TO CORRECT ITSELF. NOTHING I DO SEEMS TO HELP
Harsh shifting and lurching between gearsPOWER TRAIN22 complaints2019-07 → 2025-09renegade-2015-harsh-shifting
  • 11395998 THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT VERY HARD LIKE A BUCKING BRONCO FOR LACK OF BETTER WORDS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE. IT IS A 2015 JEEP RENEGADE AND THE PROBLEM IS THE 9 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • 11331319 WHEN STARTING OUT FROM A STOP, THE TRANSMISSION HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS ALMOST CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO BE REAR ENDED SEVERAL TIMES. THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM
  • 11243584 MY VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD WHEN I ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THIS ALSO HAPPENS MOST OF THE TIME WHEN I AM DRIVING 30 M.P.H. OR LESS AND TRY TO ACCELERATE. MY CAR WILL JERK FORWARD AND BACK, THEN OPERATE NORMAL
Radiator cooling fan failure and overheatingENGINE13 complaints2019-08 → 2025-09renegade-2015-cooling-fan
  • 11615808 Vehicle overheating due to non functioning radiator fan. There was a recall on same model, but none listed for my specific vin. unknown as to when symptoms first appeared. vehicle overheats more when car is stopped/in idle
  • 11397966 MY CAR'S RADIATOR FAN STARTED RATTLING AND AFTER LOOKING FURTHER INTO THE ISSUE, I FOUND ENDLESS SOURCES OF OWNERS OF THE SAME CAR AS ME THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE
  • 11241284 COOLING FAN IS MALFUNCTIONING AS MANY OTHERS APPARANTLY HAVE. THE ENGINE WILL OVERHEAT IF AT REST OR MAKING FREQUENT STOPS (CITY DRIVING)
Capless fuel filler neck breakageFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6 complaints2020-02 → 2025-05renegade-2015-capless-fuel-filler
  • 11664150 When adding fuel at the gas station through vehicle Cap-less fuel fill tube, gas pump nozzle could not be removed without pulling on it which snapped the small thin plastic tabs holding cap-less fuel port in place
  • 11309398 THE CAP LESS FUEL FILLER BROKE. I WAS FILLING WITH FUEL AT THE GAS STATION. WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL I WENT TO REMOVE THE NOZZLE FROM THE CAP LESS FILLER NECK AND THE CAP LESS PORTION BROKE AWAY FROM THE FILLER NECK AND STAYED ATTACHED TO THE NOZZLE
  • 11454843 The cap leess fuel filler broke. I was filling up the fuel tank and when I went to remove the fuel nozzle from the tank, the cap less filler neck came out with the nozzle. Basically fell out
Shifter stuck in park after battery dischargePOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14 complaints2019-08 → 2023-06renegade-2015-stuck-in-park
  • 11420653 Shifter won't work (won't move out of park) after battery dies. My vehicle's battery died at the end of April, we assumed it was just an old battery and had it replaced by AAA
  • 11481643 Battery went dead, vehicle was jump started as per guide protocol, then vehicle would not shift out of Park. Had to use Emergency towing and release the shift with the shift lever override as described in the manual
  • 11352168 UPON CRANKING UP THE VEHICLE, THE DASHBOARD PRESENTED A 'SERVICE TRANSMISSION' ERROR AND THE GEAR WHAT STUCK IN PARK AND WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY DURING THIS TIME AND IN MY DRIVEWAY
Engine shutoff while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM23 complaints2019-09 → 2026-02renegade-2015-stall-while-driving
  • 11516632 My car turns off at random times while driving. This has happened while going down the highway at high speeds and while turning left into a business and everything in between
  • 11351052 WHILE DRIVING A 2015 JEEP RENEGADE THE CAR SHUTS OFF AS YOU ARE DRIVING. THIS IS NOT HAPPENING WHILE STOPPED IT HAPPENS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET/ROAD
  • 11695527 I was driving my vehicle and all of the sudden it just turned off and said vehicle shift to P to select gear, and I kept pressing the gas and it wouldn’t move , I have nothing on my dash no lights or anything
Excessive engine oil consumptionENGINE12 complaints2019-08 → 2026-01renegade-2015-oil-consumption
  • 11316588 THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 1.4 TURBO ENGINE IN MY 2015 JEEP RENEGADE LATITUDE BURNING ENGINE OIL UNTIL THERE IS NOTHING ON THE DIPSTICK
  • 11443982 The contact stated that on multiple occasions the vehicle stalled due to a low oil level. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle was consuming oil at an abnormal rate
  • 11252239 EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION . 30000 MILES IN THE ENGINE AND IT GOES THROUGH OIL MORE OFTEN THAN THE RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGES. MAJOR ACCIDENT ISSUE, CAUSED BY ENGINE STALLINGS DUE TO UNEXPECTEDLY LOW OIL. ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 65MPH ON THE FREEWAY
Tail lamp circuit burnout and fog lamp housing meltingEXTERIOR LIGHTING9 complaints2019-09 → 2026-03renegade-2015-exterior-lighting
  • 11723425 My rear drivers side tail light is out completely-no brake light, reverse, turn signal, or nighttime tail light is working. I spent nearly $800 to replace part 68599920AA, as the entire motherboard was fried, as were the connectors from overheating
  • 11585014 Rear brake and back up light assembly ground wire shorted and burned out. This caused all of the lights in the assembly to go out and sent multiple warnings to the dash board
  • 11572636 Both fog lights have had to be replace due to the inside reflectors getting so hot, the bulbs are melting them with the potential to cause a fire

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
5112015-04-082026-06-1588POWER TRAIN:170; ENGINE:161; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:129; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:97; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:38

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
16V52900012/07/2016POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONChrysler (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.If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.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.
16E01300018/02/2016SUSPENSION:REARDaystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can allow the rear axle to shift while driving.If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash.Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Daystar customer service at 1-623-907-0081 or by email at Jbilyeu@daystarweb.com. Daystar's number for this recall is 16-01.
16V54500020/07/2016TRAILER HITCHESChrysler (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.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.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.
15V50800012/08/2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:CYBERSECURITYChrysler (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.Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
RQ15004closedSoftware security vulnerabilityELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2015-07-242016-01-0515V508000On 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

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202423legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2015 Jeep Renegade vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2015/jeep/renegade
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2015 Jeep Renegade},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2015/jeep/renegade}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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