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2015 Jeep Renegade

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
not rated
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2015 Jeep Renegade

4 recalls
511 complaints

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
511
Complaints citing a crash
8

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 16V529000high

    Drivetrain issue

    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.

  • 16E013000high

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    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.

  • 16V545000high

    Trailer hitches

    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.

  • 15V508000high

    Electrical issue

    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.

Consumer complaints

511 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

511
Total
8
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE283
  • ELECTRICAL59
  • OTHER55
  • BRAKES29
  • FUEL SYSTEM20

Notable Issues

511 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 8 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)283
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)59
miscellaneous issues55

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

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Common problems

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2,187 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 16V545000

    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.

  2. Recall

    Recall 16V529000

    If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 16E013000

    If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash.

  4. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ15004

    Software security vulnerability

  5. Recall

    Recall 15V508000

    Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.