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2015 Jeep Renegade
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 512
- Received Apr 2015 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips60 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving39 complaints · 7.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Ignition key sticks or will not turn19 complaints · 3.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #16V545000Chrysler (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.
- Recall #16V529000Chrysler (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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 8 crashes, 8 fires, 1 person injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
9 more problems
- Head gasket leaks coolant into engine
- Transmission fails or loses power while driving
- Engine burns excessive oil between changes
- Transmission will not engage reverse gear
- Check engine light comes on repeatedly
- Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline
- Engine knocking from rod or main bearings
- Gear shifter fails to register Park
- Vehicle rolls backward out of park
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 66 |
| 2017 | 78 |
| 2018 | 85 |
| 2019 | 98 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 7 |
| Total | 512 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 60 | 12% | – | NHTSA recall #16V529000 |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 39 | 7.6% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 19 | 3.7% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 19 | 3.7% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 16 | 3.1% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 14 | 2.7% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 14 | 2.7% | – | NHTSA recall #16V529000 |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 11 | 2.1% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 10 | 1.9% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 9 | 1.8% | – | |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 9 | 1.8% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 8 | 1.6% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 8 | 1.6% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 7 | 1.4% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 7 | 1.4% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 7 | 1.4% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 6 | 1.2% | – | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 6 | 1.2% | – | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 6 | 1.2% | – | |
| Vehicle rolls backward out of park | 6 | 1.2% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #16V545000July 20, 20168,581 vehicles affected
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.
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 recall #16V529000July 12, 2016329,540 vehicles affected
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.
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 recall #15V508000August 12, 20157,810 vehicles affected
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.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2015 Jeep Renegade.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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