The Lemon Index2015 Jeep Renegade.
The 2015 Jeep Renegade is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 257 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 428, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 24 to 27 mpg combined. The best Jeep Renegade year is 2019.
Lemon alert. 4.3× the average car's complaints.
Best year 2019
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 512 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Renegade year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 10K to 54K miles on the car (398 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 13K–58K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 16K–53K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 4K–54K miles
Recalls 4
- trailer hitches 2016
The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
- transmission & drivetrain 2016
The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.
- suspension 2016
If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Show all 4 recalls
- electrical 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Jeep told dealers about
Jeep sent dealers 402 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- "pentastar oil filter adapter before replacing this part, please call any one of the following…
- Air Conditioning Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Manual Climate Control Module
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedSoftware security vulnerability2015–2016
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
9 speed automatic transmission is not engineered properly. Gear shifts are very hard and sudden, especially in 1-3 gears. Acceleration is delayed.
2015 Jeep Renegade owner · NHTSA complaint 10937553
More owner reports
While driving, there was a loud pop, the vehicle then lost power, the engine compartment caught fire, then the fire consumed the entire vehicle.
NHTSA complaint 10870805
The radiator fan is messing up. Moving around in the engine and not working most of the time. The temps in the engine are going higher than they should beucase the fan is failing.
NHTSA complaint 11020433
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Jeep Renegade reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 4.3× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 428; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Jeep Renegade year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2015 Jeep Renegade problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (33%), transmission & drivetrain (32%) and electrical (26%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Jeep Renegade have?
4 safety recalls (latest: trailer hitches). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Jeep Renegade get?
24 to 27 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2015 Jeep Renegade problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,900 and 54,700 miles. The middle report was at 35,000 miles, from 398 complaints.
Does the 2015 Jeep Renegade have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 32% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Jeep Renegade cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Jeep Renegade have?
1.4L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Jeep Renegade year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2019, 2022 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works