With 4 recalls and 510 complaints, the 2015 Jeep Renegade rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

510

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

16V5290002016-12-07

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.

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

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16E0130002016-18-02

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.

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

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16V5450002016-20-07

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.

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.

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15V5080002015-12-08

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.

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

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2015 Jeep Renegade's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 510 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train92

02Engine74

03Unknown Or Other43

04Electrical System36

05Power Train,engine14

510 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Jeep Renegade Fuel Economy

24–27mpg combined

21-24city

29-31hwy

$1,750-$2,250/yr

Fuel economy for the 2015 Jeep Renegade ranges from 24 to 27 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Renegade 4WD - Manual 6-spd

27mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

24 city31 hwy~$2,150/yr7/10 Clean

Renegade 2WD - Manual 6-spd

26mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city31 hwy~$2,250/yr7/10 Clean

Renegade 2WD - Automatic 9-spd

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr6/10 Average

Renegade 4WD - Automatic 9-spd

24mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2015 Jeep Renegade

42States

20%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Pennsylvania (8%), but the remaining listings are spread across 41 other states nationwide.

PAPennsylvania

1868%

TXTexas

1526%

FLFlorida

1416%

CACalifornia

1065%

OHOhio

1044%

MIMichigan

1044%

DEDelaware

994%

ILIllinois

874%

DCWashington DC

864%

MDMaryland

773%

COColorado

743%

NCNorth Carolina

743%

MOMissouri

663%

OKOklahoma

582%

AZArizona

572%

MNMinnesota

562%

NYNew York

542%

OROregon

532%

INIndiana

512%

GAGeorgia

492%

WAWashington

472%

NJNew Jersey

422%

UT40

WI38

TN38

NE35

NH33

IA29

NV24

MA23

KY23

VT20

ID19

VA18

RI17

NM17

CT17

ME16

AR15

AL13

WY12

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2015.

Buying a 2015 Jeep Renegade?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2015 Jeep Renegade a good car to buy?

The 2015 Jeep Renegade has its strengths and its watch-outs. 4 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report power train as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2015 Jeep Renegade?

There are 4 documented recalls for the 2015 Jeep Renegade. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2015 Jeep Renegade?

You'll get between 24 and 27 MPG combined from the 2015 Jeep Renegade, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2015 Jeep Renegade?

Out of 510 owner complaints, power train issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.