2015 Jeep Renegade Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

161Engine complaints

31.5%Of all 511 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN168 · 32.9%

ENGINE161 · 31.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM125 · 24.5%

Unspecified / other97 · 19%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM38 · 7.4%

Share of the 511 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Jeep Renegade overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP RENEGADE. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. AFTER…”NHTSA complaint 10914458 — filed 10/07/2016

“SALESMAN SAID THEY COULD MAKE IT LIKE THE ONE WE WANTED (WE PICKED BY COLOR) BUT THEY WOULD HAVE TO ADD REMOTE START AND HEATED…”NHTSA complaint 10914044 — filed 10/05/2016

“I PURCHASED THE FIRST MODEL OF THE JEEP RENEGADE IN MAY 2015. IT HAS REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY. IN THE PAST YEAR, THE KEYLESS ENTRY HAS…”NHTSA complaint 10896528 — filed 08/17/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Jeep Renegade have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Jeep Renegade: 161 of 511 complaints on file (31.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Jeep Renegade have in total?

511 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.