First generation (BU)
2015 Jeep Renegade
The most reported problem on the 2015 Jeep Renegade is stalling, with 89 complaints, usually around 30,000 miles.
- 511owner complaints
- 4recalls
- 8involved a crash
- 36,795median miles at failure
Newest report Jun 15, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Renegade doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2015 model year.
Is the 2015 Jeep Renegade reliable?
The 2015 Jeep Renegade has 511 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 1.6 times the median of 314 for 2015 SUVs on this site. Of the 9 Renegade model years since 2015, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to other model years
- Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2015 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
- Top problem
- No problem dominates. The largest, stalling, covers 89 of the 511 complaints (17%), and transmission shudder is next with 62 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). A quarter of the 71 owners who gave a mileage for stalling saw it by about 6,000 miles, and half by about 30,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- Only 15 of the 511 complaints (3%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, well under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 8 reports mention a crash, 8 mention a fire and 1 person was hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Transmission shudder has a recall on the same system (16V-529). Stalling and overheating have none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2019 at 98 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 17. So far in 2026, 6 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 89 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
511 complaints is 1.8 times the median 2015 model on this site and 1.6 times the median 2015 SUV. Among the 4 Renegade model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2015 Jeep Renegade
Jeep filed 402 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2015 Jeep Renegade. 40 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 3 bulletins · 62 complaints
Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
JEEP: LATEST SOFTWARE IS AVAILABLE TO BE REPROGRAMMED FOR TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) DUE TO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) BEING ON AND HAVING A HARSH SHIFTING OR TO UNABLE ENGAGED GEARS OF TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2015 RENEGADE. *PE
1 more on this problem
Flash: Transmission Shift And Drivability Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software.
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 3 bulletins · 58 complaints
Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
1 more on this problem
JEEP RENEGADE: THERE IS VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY CLEARANCE BETWEEN RADIATOR ANCHORING PIN AND RADIATOR SUPPORT RUBBER BUSHING *CN
Check engine light or misfire 6 bulletins · 41 complaints
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
CEL, Check Engine Lamp On, DTC P0339 Crankshaft Position Sensor Intermittent
4 more on this problem
2.4L Ignition Coil Boot Replacement This bulletin involves replacing all four ignition coil insulating boots. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached.
Flash: ABS Module Electronic Parking Brake Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module software.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0113 The wiring at the connector of the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor may be compromised due to wire strain causing DTCs.
Battery dies or the car will not start 2 bulletins · 33 complaints
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Flash: Battery Drained After Sitting Overnight This bulletin involves reprogramming the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) module with the latest available software.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 2 bulletins · 30 complaints
Flash: ABS Module Electronic Parking Brake Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module software. The customer may describe: · The key may get stuck in the ignition key cylinder.
Front Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise This bulletin involves cleaning excessive sealant from the front brake caliper adaptor brackets and replacing the adaptor bracket mounting bolts and/or replacing the front brake pads and related hardware.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 16 bulletins · 25 complaints
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the RFHM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
RADIO [RES] New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF".
14 more on this problem
RA2 RJ2 RG2 RL2 and RM2 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio with the latest available software.
RF Hub Module DTC, U1765-87 "RFHM (Radio Frequency Hub Module) - Missing Message" may appear in a stored state on a ignition power cycle. No troubleshooting or parts replacement is necessary if this code is stored as the system is functioning to design.
RA4 RG4 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio software. Customers may experience one or more of the following: · **Uconnect Apps are missing (16 MY BU, RRT portion, US market only).
RA4 RG4 RJ4 RADIO ENHANCEMENTS THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES UPDATING THE RADIO SOFTWARE. CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: · **CHARACTER MISSING ON THE KEYBOARD WITH CYRILLIC ALPHABET (FOR EU MARKET ONLY).
RL4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: · ParkSense audio delay.
RA4 RG4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radios software. Customers may experience one or more of the following: · Poor quality of German translations. · Acoustic warning missing when approaching a speed camera.
Flash: Improvements To Messages Displayed In The Cluster This bulletin involves reprogramming the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with the latest available software.
Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or more of the following: · Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. · Radio display screen may lock up.
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancement This bulletin involves updating the RFHM software. A customer may experience one or both of the following conditions: ? Passive entry light on with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1053-64 RFHM (Keyless ...
RA2, RG2 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio software. The customer may notice that blue tooth communication with the passenger is poor.
Plus 4 older ones not listed here.
A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 7 bulletins · 16 complaints
High Voltage Air Conditioning Refrigerant Dye
Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system.
5 more on this problem
Water Leak On Right Front Floorboard This bulletin involves securing the condensation drain tube to the HVAC housing. Customers may experience a water leak on the right front floorboard inside the vehicle while using the climate controls or Heating ...
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with the latest available software. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: This IPC software update will contain the following changes within the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC): ...
Air Conditioning Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Manual Climate Control Module. A small number of customers may experience the loss of air conditioning operation (A/C compressor will not turn on).
Air Conditioning Inoperative This bulletin involves reprogramming the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) module with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience the loss of air conditioning operation.
Air Conditioning Performance This bulletin involves reprogramming the Air Conditioning Module (ACM) with the latest available software.
Seat belt or seat problems 1 bulletin · 16 complaints
Seat Relay For a Jeep Renegade or Fiat 500X ONLY, if the driver's power seat will not move in any axis and the key is in the on position with the door open: 1.
Complaints filed by year
98 complaints came in 2019. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Software security vulnerability. Closed jan 5, 2016, led to recall 15V-508.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2015 Jeep Renegade
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Daystar 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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
All 4 recalls on the 2015 Jeep Renegade, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2015 Jeep Renegade?
Stalling, with 89 of the 511 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 30,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2015 Jeep Renegade problems start?
Of the 395 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 16,000 miles and half by about 37,000.
How many 2015 Jeep Renegade complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
15 of them (3%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2015 Jeep Renegade?
No recall on file for the 2015 Jeep Renegade is on the same system as stalling. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.