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:
26,736 miles
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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
- Taft, TN, USA
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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.
The vehicle turn off again (second time) when I was driving. Thats make a discontrol in the transmission and I cant turn on the vehicle. I went today 06/09/2018 to a Jeep dealer in puerto rico ans they said the Jeep is ok. Everything is ok.
For the fourth time I took my car to the service at the dealer, and for the fourth time the same problem occurred received a 'service power steering' dashboard message....and the vehicle has no power steering. I have 20,000 miles on my vehicle. After I leave the car for two month in the dealer finally they call me and said my car was reedy as today March 2018 but continues with the same problem. I am of course concerned that my power steering could fail while I am driving the vehicle could cause serious accident. This happen one time already, I'm very frustrate I don't know what to do this point. If some could help me or indicate what to do thanks. Same problem here- except total loss of steering while on highway. Numerous electrical issues, 7 total since 2016, 16 days and counting in service bay and not driveable. This car is a nightmare. Dealer service they don't know how to service
Takata recall there are multiple electrical problems occurring with the vehicle, along with mechanical problems and the car is used to commute to work and home. These issues have never occurred with any other new car we have purchased from a lot. I feel unsafe driving the car with my family unsure of what other problem may occur.
Engine hesitates when trying to accellerate from just stopped to 30mph and gear feels like it is in a lower gear than it is even though it is an automatic. Dashboard completely flickers all areas of operation until finally showing mph. When I purchased vehicle brand new, it had to be towed into dealer next morning. Dealer stated battery was dead and needed charged as well as there being little to no oil in vehicle. I have never encountered this with a new vehicle before. Also the mesh from the passenger door is separating from the handle as of 1 week from purchase.
Transmission did not shift into gear after making a turn and returning to the gas pedal, did not shift into gear going up a hill, souding like it went into downhill assist on flat ground, rolls backwards after parked or clunks when going inot reverse also slams into first at time after take off. Heated seats turn doen or off after 25 min, heating stearing light will be on and wheel is cold, radio chamges chhanells or volume when controls arent being used, remote start doesnt always work car has been to dealer several times for repair and still not fixed and have not returned my calls to bring it back now at 36500 miles since they have not called back. Problems started around 6000 mile mark
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the battery needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. Three weeks later, the vehicle failed to start and the check engine indicator illuminated. Additionally, the shifter would not engage out of park. The vehicle was towed to pischke motors of la crosse (434 4th St, la crosse, wi 54601) the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 35,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The outside temperature gauge displayed 34 degrees on the instrument panel. But the actual temperature was 21 degrees on the weather channel app. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to koons tysons Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (2050 chain bridge rd, vienna, va 22182, (703) 790-0900) for repairs. The contact notified the manufacturer for assistance and was informed that Jeep was operating within the design parameters. The failure mileage was 19,748. The consumer stated the VIN in short when character note provided when car was purchased but stated it is the correct VIN.
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the gear shift would automaliclly shift in sport mode while driving, which caused the vehicle to slow down. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road to place the vehicle back in gear. The contact also stated that the air bag and other unknown warning indicators illuminated without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (criswell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat (84 bureau dr, gaithersburg, md 20878 (240) 252-2592). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer, but no failures were found. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 43,524.
Twice in two weeks, while driving, the engine has shut off. The first time is happened was on October 29th, 2017 and the next time was this morning November 9th. The first time happened on a city street while slowing down to make a left hand turn, and the other happened with the foot on the gas trying to merge onto I-90 from the ogden on ramp. The radio and interior electrical systems continue to work, but the engine has shut off. Turning the key won't just turn on the car again. You have to hold it in the on position a few times for it to finally turn on.
I was driving down the highway, speeding up to reach the 70 mph speed limit, when suddenly my car stalled out and began decelerating. The check engine light came on and the warning "service electronic throttle control " flashed across the screen. The car continued to decelerate so I pulled over and restarted the car.
My 2015 Jeep Renegade has 43K miles on it and I am on my 3rd transmission, my radiator electrical fan has gone out twice, inside dash flashes warning lights like rear brake like not working, head lights not working, plus the car has shut off twice will driving.
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- Richmond, VA, USA