CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Jeep Renegade has a very large volume of complaints for such a new model, especially compared to other SUVs in the same class.
Most Jeep Renegade complaints are for various problems with interior accessories & electrical systems, as well as squealing brakes, transmission (rough shifting) and engine problems.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,609 miles
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I got up to get ready to go to choir rehearsal my Jeep would not crank, and the key was stuck in the switch, it took almost 30 minutes to get the key out, finally the Jeep cranked but I could not get the gear to go into reverse, drive or nothing, and on the dash board where it tells you how many miles you have on the automobile it was blinking and also on the dash board it say service transmission.. I have read on your site as I was searching to find out why this is happening, so many of these Jeep seem to do this when they reach 40 thousand miles. I am grateful that I was not on the road because the day before this happen the Jeep seem to have lost speed ifor a brief moment, this is very dangerous something need to be done about this.
"takata recall". my key keep getting stuck in ignition and my Jeep will not go into any gear. It will sometime crank, but it take forever to get the key out. My Jeep is still new and it is my own means of transportation. It is at 40 thousands mile..no matter what I do I can not get it to leave out of park.
Not even 1 month of purchasing the Jeep I was driving on I 40 when all the sudden the Jeep shifted into neutral so shifted it back into drive and took it straight to larry H miller and they had it for 3 days I got it back and since that day it pops into neutral again at least 5 more times this time I was driving it on a business road so now I always have to keep my hand on the shifter just inase it happens again and also my lights keep going dim my radio lights and my light in the whole Jeep and every time apon acceleration the Jeep seems like it skips.
11/23/2015 vehicle engine malfunctioned, overheated and stopped working while driving on the highway. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. Dealership replaced engine and related parts and I picked up on 12/17/15. Mileage 2,411 1/1/2016 engine started making a whining sound and the ac stopped blowing cold air. Mileage 2,958 9/27/2016 rattling sunroof and transmission was lunging when coming to a stop. 9/14/2017 vehicle overheated while driving turns out was the cooling system expansion tank. 1/22/2019 keyless entry light came on while driving in the city. Mileage 25,601 6/4/2019 vehicle overheated and stalled while driving in the city and had to be towed to dealership. Turns out ac compressor failed causing additional broken parts.mileage 26,777
11/23/2015 vehicle engine overheated and malfunction while driving on highway. Mileage 2,411 1/1/2016 engine started making noises and ac stopped blowing cold while driving on the highway. Mileage 2958 9/27/2016 vehicle overheated while driving on the highway.mileage 10,079 6/4/2019 vehicle stoppped working and overheated while driving in the city. Mileage 26,777
- Yucaipa, CA, USA
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I was driving my vehicle when I was getting notifications on my dashboard of different things from torque to transmission. The vehicle then suddenly stalled while I was in the middle of the road. I was at a red light thankfully. I turned my vehicle off/on, then as put the vehicle in drive, I could hear a loud bang and then I drove into a parking lot.
At times, my radio has turned off on its own and when I'm on the phone it will disconnect from the bluetooth to my phone multiple times during the call. Another issue I'm having is when I am driving, it has fallen dead on me in the middle of the road and won't restart. It's happened at a traffic light and while driving. I've tried turning off my lights, radio, A/C to restart with no luck. Each time I've had to get towed home. I have a standard transmission. Each time it's happened, I've had fresh oil, gas and a good battery. Lastly, sometimes I'll start smelling something like a burning smell as if something is hot or overheating, but I never get a message on my dash. Ive also taken it to the dealership and they said nothing was wrong. I don't know what is going on and I got it Nov 2017.
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that most of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel, such as the fuel gauge, oil change needed, and check engine. Also, the contact could not unlock the vehicle with the key fob. The vehicle was driven to youngblood auto group (3505 S campbell ave, springfield, mo 65807) where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
The vehicle switched gears on its own, couldn't recognize when I tried to put it in park or any other gear, and stalled out on me. Now shows that the power steering needs to be serviced.
Indicator light for right turn signal out, left turn signal out, daytime running lights out, brake light out and parking lights out cycled while the car was in motion. All lights are working properly. Turned car off and back on again, all lights disappeared. Researched that other Renegades have had this issue, but only 2017 models were recalled.
Daytime/park running light has blown out 3-4 times since purchasing it in 2015. I have taken it to the dealership to have it looked at and all they do is replace the bulb. I am now out of warranty and the bulbs continue to blow out. I only have 75K miles on this truck. Not to mention, I have owned several vehicles throughout my life and I have never had a change a light bulb of any kind on any of my previous vehicles like I do with the Renegade. Seriously thinking about trading this in for a totally different brand of vehicles altogether.
The coolant fan went off track and started squealing and getting stuck, causing the fuse to blow. Within a month, and after replacing the fuse 3 times, the fan motor stopped working and burnt up completely. Attempted to replace it with another fan, and it blew the fuse again and burnt up the new fan motor also. Also, within the last month (today being 9/20/2018) my car has been jumping and shaking when in drive mode. Mainly occurs after speeds of 40+ mph have been reached and when vehicle has been driven for a longer length of time.
2015 Jeep Renegade sport 4X4 2.4L 52,000 miles. Noticeable fan noise and vibration from electric engine cooling fan, the then vehicle overheated, service engine light came on. Service 4X4 light came on, and 4X4 functions failed and could not switch the 4X4 functions. Error code:P0481 fan control circuit. Failed relay switch. Effecting drivetrain failure with the 4X4 system, cooling fan failure, stalling of the vehicle, and engine damage from overheating. This is a serious issue known to the manufacturer and dealerships that needs to be resolved and recalled for the obvious safety issue. Cooling fan fuse blown (50amp @ location F05).
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the radiator cooling fan fractured internally while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle overheated when the failure occurred, the temperature gauge warning indicator illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact had to wait a brief moment to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (fayetteville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 1223 huntsville hwy, fayetteville, tn 37334, (931) 227-4899) where it was diagnosed that the fuse was blown due to the radiator cooling fan fracturing and the parts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer indicated that there was no recall campaign or manufacturer service campaign. The manufacturer suggested that the contact take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN and failure mileage were not available. Automatic locks wheel stud wrench updated 10/2/18
Third time my Renegade turn off when I was driving at the highway. That makes a discontrol in the transmission. I turned the right to stop hardly. Then in about 30 minutes I can turn on the Renegade.
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- Dallas, TX, USA