2015 Jeep Renegade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 511 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Jeep Renegade. The most-reported areas: Power Train (170), Engine (161), Electrical System (129).
Key takeaways
- 511 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 170 | 33% |
| Engine | 161 | 32% |
| Electrical System | 129 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 97 | 19% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 38 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 26 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 4% |
| Steering | 15 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 14 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-06-15
while the vehicle was being driven at highway speed, a large piece of roof trim detached from the vehicle and went airborne. The piece measures approximately 6 inches by 42 inches, and is stiff plastic. My jeep renegade has the MySky sunroof option, and this trim is a piece that sit just forward of those panels, fillin...
Power Train - filed 2026-03-27
I am writing to report a recurring safety issue with my vehicle’s transmission. 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. I hav...
Electrical System,air Bags - filed 2026-03-22
As I was driving the airbag light quickly turned on and off. I did not get it checked out but it is a known issue were the light will turn on due to electrical issues. And if this fails and others or myself are driving/riding in this vehicle and a crash occurs we will not have the protection of the airbags.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.