2015 Jeep Renegade Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 161about this part
- Share
- 31%of 512 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 161 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Jeep Renegade, 31% of the 512 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle has stalled on the highway 3 times and the transmission is very jerky. The dealer did an oil consumption test and said it is normal for my car to consume 2 quarts of oil every 3000-4000 miles. I have never owned a vehicle that uses this much oil. The oil warning light has never come on indicating g the oil is low.”
NHTSA complaint #11396012, filed 2021-02, 50,000 miles“So, I have had my 2015 Jeep Renegade sport front wheel drive for almost 3 1/2 years. I have had issues with the jerking of the shifting of my car when I drive, this has been going on since summer of 2017, I bought my Renegade new february 2016. Winter 2017 it started revving too high when stopped at the stoplights or at a stop sign. …”
NHTSA complaint #11217278, filed 2019-06, 35,330 miles“Ongoing issue, but today I got in my Jeep and once again my vehicle is showing the transmission and check engine lights, when I attempt to put it in gear it goes out of gear and into neutral.. On top of that I've been having issues where the power steering light will come on while I'm driving. Making it difficult to turn/ maintain vehicle control. …”
NHTSA complaint #11057937, filed 2018-01, 21,000 miles“Just bought this used - good condition except that it literally lunges forward when you accelerate, typically going from 1st to 2nd gear. There is a definite hesitation between the time you press the gas pedal and the time it takes to move forward. When taking a left turn into cross traffic I have to make sure I have extra time to account for the loss of acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #11234719, filed 2019-07, 73,000 miles“I had the service engine light come on in my vehicle. I took it to get it looked at and they ran a diagnostics test on it. The thermostat had to be replaced. Not even 9 months later, the same thing is happening again. The service light came on, it was checked, and now my thermostat needs to be replaced again. I am not happy about this. I was driving when this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11281055, filed 2019-11, 69,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11020767Jul 8, 2025Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders:
- 11017977Apr 30, 2025"2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XS1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes…
- 11006983Aug 29, 2024"2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes…
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10176586May 23, 20202.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or…
- 10176578May 16, 20202.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or…
- 10169219Nov 1, 2019wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 15% |
| 2022 | 11 | 41% |
| 2021 | 9 | 13% |
| 2020 | 22 | 35% |
| 2019 | 15 | 19% |
| 2018 | 190 | 43% |
| 2017 | 268 | 47% |
| 2016 | 174 | 40% |
| 2015 | 161 | 31% |
Other parts of the 2015 Jeep Renegade
171 complaintsElectrical system
129 complaintsOther or unknown
98 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsElectronic stability control
26 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Jeep Renegade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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