2015 Jeep Renegade Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 171about this part
- Share
- 33%of 512 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 171 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Jeep Renegade, 33% of the 512 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The transmission shift very hard like a bucking bronco for lack of better words. The vehicle has been to the dealer where I purchased the certified used vehicle. It is a 2015 Jeep Renegade and the problem is the 9 speed automatic transmission. I causes jerks when shifting and when stopping causes a big jerk at the very end of braking at a stop sign or light for example.”
NHTSA complaint #11395998, filed 2021-02, 24,919 miles“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“I stopped at a red light, when the traffic lights turned green I pressed my gas petal but the vehicle started to slow down & wouldn't move, my engine light came up & so did my brake, airbag & park light. I was stuck in park for a couple of minutes, after waiting my car started back to normal, but this problem continues.”
NHTSA complaint #11364047, filed 2020-10, 102,000 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“The vehicle would go into neutral while driving on the highway and also would make a loud noise when going into reverse. When the vehicle would go into neutral while driving, I would put the shifter back in drive and it would make a loud banging noise of some sort. I definitely don't feel safe in this vehicle whatsoever.”
NHTSA complaint #11207930, filed 2019-05, 30,222 milesRelated recalls
- 16V529000Jul 12, 2016Chrysler (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…Covers: Jeep Renegade 2015, Cherokee 2014–2015, Chrysler 200 2015 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10248564Sep 16, 2023MIL/check engine lamp comes on after performing U90 recall PCM software update.
- 10244403Sep 16, 2023MIL/check engine lamp comes on after performing U90 recall PCM software update.
- 10222964Jan 4, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10224601Jan 1, 2022Powertrain Control Module.
- 10230242Jul 10, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
- 10221656Jul 10, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
- 10223480May 5, 2021Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may…
- 10223323May 5, 2021Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may…
- 10221182Apr 21, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
- 10221181Apr 21, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 10% |
| 2022 | 6 | 22% |
| 2021 | 6 | 9% |
| 2020 | 8 | 13% |
| 2019 | 7 | 9% |
| 2018 | 58 | 13% |
| 2017 | 95 | 17% |
| 2016 | 74 | 17% |
| 2015 | 171 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2015 Jeep Renegade
161 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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