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2015 Jeep Renegade repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (23%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 31 repairs.
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2015 Jeep Renegade repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Jeep Renegade 4dr SUV

turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Jeep Renegade in Virginia, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

27500 mi
Uconnect/radio unit's bluetooth connectivity stopped working. Dealer checks and consultation with manufacturer pointed to a complete replacement of the radio/Uconnect unit, which was done. System is working correctly now. 
Nov 2017

32000 mi
Both sun visors had become loose, and would not retract all the way up into their recesses, thereby partially blocking forward view. Both visors were replaced under warranty. 

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2015 Jeep Renegade 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Jeep Renegade in Great Britain
Jun 2017 - Nov 2018
Apr 2018

16000 mi
Complete failure of dashboard display (speedo etc). Just reflashed the firmware I think. 

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2015 Jeep Renegade 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Jeep Renegade in Illinois, United States
Dec 2017 - Dec 2017
Nov 2017

1 mi

US $75
Needed to replace thermostat 
Jeep Renegade in Michigan, United States
Feb 2016 - Dec 2017
Jun 2016

8000 mi
squeaking Breaks when cold in reverse, scaring all of the neighborhood pets. There has been no resolution yet, Star Case pending return of stymies (cooler weather) 
Jeep Renegade in Georgia, United States
Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
Oct 2015

7000 mi
Body Control Module was bad. Door locks intermittently worked. Dash lights would adjust brightness on its own without driver input. 

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2015 Jeep Renegade 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Jeep Renegade in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2015 - Feb 2022
Aug 2015

1332 mi
Vehicle threw a MIL and service engine message. Then threw service abs, e-brake,awd, etc. Power transfer unit made a bad noise, and vehicle disabled awd. TPU and BCM firmware was updated. 
Sep 2016

12000 mi
Warranty replacement of rear drive unit which was making increasingly louder noises and causing issues when engaging and disengaging. Also included related TCU updates. not 100% effective in eliminating all symptoms. 
Jul 2021

51300 mi

US $198
Swapped out original design motor mounts for the redesigned parts. Front passenger side had failed. Originaly design are deficient. 
Feb 2022

53000 mi

US $13
Ambient temp sensor failed. This disables 4WD and traction control. Sensor is not available as part but only as part of $200 mirror assembly. Pulled sensor from mirror, removed thermistor and installed replacement thermistor and sealed it in the sensor body. Spliced to existing wiring. Cost about $6 for a 5 pakc of thermistors and about $7 for a tube off silicone to seal in new thermistor. 
Jeep Renegade in Colorado, United States
Nov 2015 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017

45000 mi

US $300
The door stop broke. The door would no open more than 4 inches. Turn around on the repair was one hour. 
Jeep Renegade in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2015 - Nov 2019
Sep 2017

37000 mi
TPMS sensor receiver module failed. Was replaced under warranty. 
Jeep Renegade in Texas, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
Feb 2017

12000 mi
Passive entry wasn't working occasionally and sometimes it wouldn't recognize that the key was present. Dealer did a software update. 
Jeep Renegade in Maryland, United States
May 2015 - Jul 2022
Mar 2016

5000 mi
Faulty rear differential module engagement associated with traction control system. RDM and rear differential is to be replaced pending receipt of parts LCD indicator on driver's temperature dial is faulty MySky roof panels rattle and creak 
Sep 2017

24000 mi
MySky had started creaking/rattling again. I was informed that an updated bracket system was available and ordered within a week. Replacement was covered under warranty. Noise has mostly been addressed, although occasionally will rattle on very rough surfaces. 
Dec 2017

28000 mi
Transmission pressure valve malfunctioned upon deceleration, leaving transmission in 4th gear. Valve body and electronics were replaced under warranty 
Sep 2020

51818 mi

US $383
Unusual rapid and uneven wear and rust flaking in front rotors and pads 
May 2022

67000 mi

US $60
Plastic clips broke (both left and right sides) that move the MySky roof open and closed 

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2015 Jeep Renegade 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Jeep Renegade in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
Oct 2015

18000 mi
needed updates almost immediately and caused the transmission too not work correctly as it should have. 
Jeep Renegade in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

69500 mi

US $200
Ignition Coil had blown 
Jeep Renegade in Rhode Island, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2018

36000 mi
Air conditioner became discharged. Dealer charged and checked for leaks. 
Jeep Renegade in Michigan, United States
Sep 2015 - Sep 2017
Oct 2015 Front-right wheel made rubbing sound when turning left, wheel bearing replaced to fix issue. 
Mar 2016

6000 mi
Car shifted roughly between first few gears causing a lull in motion. New computer update was applied which smoothed out shifting and fixed problem. 
Mar 2017

27000 mi

US $250
Wheel well attachments broke, causing it to rub against the breaks and tire when speeding past a certain point and creating a rubbing noise. Wheel well and defective attachment parts were replaced. 
Jun 2017

32000 mi
AC did not work at all. Leak in AC system, was not identified so AC was recharged with a dye to find leak. 
Jeep Renegade in Alabama, United States
Apr 2017 - May 2017
May 2017

15000 mi
Basically the dealer had to do a complete relearn of the transmission protocol to eliminate a strong jerk between first and second gear. No parts were replaced. 
Jeep Renegade in Arizona, United States
May 2015 - Feb 2018
Oct 2015

6700 mi
Completely dead battery. Could not remove key from ignition switch nor get vehicle out of park. Dealer had to replace battery and reprogram computer. I understand that this is a common problem with OE battery. 
Jun 2016

19000 mi
Once again we lost all electrical. Jeep would not start, no radio, no nothing. I jumped it and drove it straight to the selling Dealer. Exact same problem as we had in Oct 2015. Computer update we were told 

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2015 Jeep Renegade 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Jeep Renegade in Virginia, United States
Apr 2015 - Jul 2022
Jan 2017

4000 mi
Check engine light was on. When ran diagnostic, it was thermometer. Reprogrammed the TCM. 

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