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At a glance
What can fail
The trailer tow hitch may be incorrectly assembled, potentially missing fasteners. This could cause the hitch to partially or completely separate from the vehicle during use.
What the fix does
This page covers 6 recalls, 510 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Jeep Renegade.
24–27 mpg combined
8.7–9.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Powertrain and engine complaints dominate what 2015 Jeep Renegade owners report, with electrical issues a distant third. On the transmission side, owners frequently describe the vehicle losing drive while moving, the engine revs but power stops reaching the wheels, leaving the car behaving as if it shifted to neutral. Some owners report the engine shutting off entirely while driving, requiring a stop and restart to get moving again. Engine oil consumption is a recurring theme as well, with owners reporting that the 2.4-liter engine burns oil between changes, in some cases leading to low oil pressure warnings and what owners describe as resulting internal engine damage. Electrical complaints are more scattered but include airbag warning lights cycling on and off and tail light assemblies failing completely, taking out the brake light, reverse light, and turn signal at once.
510
Total Complaints
8
Crash-Related
8
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Jeep Renegade has 6 recalls, the most serious involving the optional factory trailer hitch, which may have been assembled with too few fasteners and can separate from the vehicle, disconnecting any trailer and raising the risk of a crash.
On the drivetrain side, vehicles equipped with the 9-speed automatic transmission have a wiring harness issue where poor crimps in the transmission sensor cluster can cause the transmission to drop into neutral without warning. A suspension concern also exists: a fastener for the engine block heater bracket may be too long, contacting the front coil spring and wearing through its protective coating until the spring corrodes and breaks. There is also a cybersecurity recall for vehicles built before mid-2015, where the radio software contains vulnerabilities that could allow remote access to and control of certain vehicle systems. Finally, a separate recall covers certain aftermarket 1.5-inch rear suspension spacer kits sold by Daystar Products: replacement rear control arm brackets included in those kits can allow unintended axle movement.
At a glance
What can fail
The trailer tow hitch may be incorrectly assembled, potentially missing fasteners. This could cause the hitch to partially or completely separate from the vehicle during use.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will inspect the hitch assembly and install any missing fasteners to secure it properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The trailer hitch assembly may be attached with only one fastener per side instead of the required three fasteners per side.
What the fix does
Dealers will install two additional fasteners per side at no cost to secure the trailer hitch properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission sensor wire harness may have weak crimps, causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the transmission control modules and replace the sensor wire harness if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear control arm brackets in the spacer kit may have weak or incomplete welds on the top flange, allowing the rear axle to shift while driving.
What the fix does
Repair shops will inspect and replace the brackets at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine block heater bracket fastener may be too long and rub against the front suspension coil spring, wearing away its protective coating. This can lead to corrosion and eventual spring failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine block heater bracket fastener and apply corrosion protection to the coil spring.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The radio's software has vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized third-party access to networked vehicle control systems.
What the fix does
Chrysler provides a software update via USB drive (mailed free or downloadable) or dealer installation to eliminate the vulnerability.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
