2015 JEEP RENEGADE Complaints

2015 Jeep Renegade vehicle's horn stopped working/malfunctioned. The clockspring in the steering column control needs to be replaced, along with a battery transmitter, and an air bag that is in the steering column. A Jeep service confirmed the problem and is ordering parts at this time. The parts cost $1,802.31, not including labor. Not having a horn to use puts myself and others at risk while driving, especially in high-traffic areas. The manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others, have not inspected the vehicle. There were no warning lamps or messages. The horn completing stopped working about three weeks ago.

My vehicle recently started showing warning/service lights for no reason; airbag, power steering, park lights, coolant, check engine etc. My engine would also keeps running even after removing the keys.. My battery would also be dead the next day (new battery) if battery is not disconnected . Power door locks , also stops working via fob and manual. While driving the power steering would also stops working (very dangerous) as this will prevent you from turning and can cause collision. Engine will start but dies after 5 seconds. I have looked online in jeep forums and this problems appears to be related to ignition switch. The problems the car is having is very identical to those renegade owners posted on line. Other renegade owners got the ignition switch replaced and fixed the problem. As of now, there is no recall for this particular issue but should be investigated. I will be taking my car for recalls and also to include this problem to get fixed. This is a safety matter as it could cause fatality.

I had issues that I thought were the transmission but after experiencing this repeatedly I took it in to the dealer where I bought it they said they couldn’t find a problem next time it was software updates and fixed then next time still cutting out said motor mounts were broken $1,300 fixed it I finally understood that it was ACTUALLY stopping!! I’m not very car savvy thought it was me!! I almost got clobbered when I pulled out onto a very busy street and I’m not very smart I guess just started it AGAIN I realized there was a problem. I’m very good at oil changes and maintenance my people alerted me to the excessive oil use. I checked it often and they always added oil. between changes. Long story short it just stopped! no Start had it towed fixed $2,592. made it home wouldn’t start towed again next morning fixed it again a valve actuator $1,740 for the part again it failed in 30 miles towed again the part was shipped wrong apparently shipped wet no idea what that means dealer Roberson will warranty the part but it’s sitting there broken again and I’m not sure if they fix it again if it will be dependable? It scares me I don’t know what to do! Fix it a third time? Quickly sell it? I can’t do that! I had to buy another another car I couldn’t afford it’s just sitting there can you help me? I’d be so grateful if you could. I read about the problems with this motor and law suits I can’t qualify for because of their time limits I’m just at the end of my rope with this car that I loved. Now I’m afraid of it. I just don’t know what to do. Thank you so much for listening. Elizabeth Pfeifer Sorry my pictures aren’t the best I’m not good at online either! I have a whole file of receipts for this car..

Jeep Renegade 2015 . THE CAP LESS FUELSYSTEM. Can't physically put gas nozzle into the tank. I even tried the plastic funnel that comes with the jeep and that won't go in either. There are 3 plastic tabs that must be pushed in by the nozzle before the metal flap will release and allow the pump in. Two smaller ones in the upper left/right and one large one on the bottom. Sometimes these can get gummed(or in my case were kinda defective straight from the factory). In 2019 Renegade redesign the gas tank differently so I'm guessing they know about this issue. There are forum on top of forums about this problem. We really need a recall on this. Eventually, I have to exchange my cap less fuel system since I am dreading every trip to a gas station. I can't drive my car if I can't put gas in it.

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while leaving his garage, the battery lost power and was completely drained. The vehicle was jumpstarted. The next day, the battery was drained again. The vehicle was jumpstarted again. Additionally, the vehicle failed to shift into park(P). There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and who provided with unknown recommendations. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

My car turns off at random times while driving. This has happened while going down the highway at high speeds and while turning left into a business and everything in between. I am usually able to start the car after waiting five minutes or so and it may or may not turn off again before I reach my destination. I have taken it to the dealership 3 times for this issue with no resolve. The first time I took my car to the dealership was July 14th, 2021 and they determined it was the battery, that did not solve the issue. On December 29, 2022 I took the vehicle to the dealership and on January 09, 2023 I picked it up. They told me my battery cable was loose, that was not the issue. On January 24 I took it back and on February 7, 2023 I picked it up. The dealership replaced the wiring harness, but the issue still remains. Driving down the road at any speed and having the car shut off is a safety risk to everyone around. When my daughter was turning left into a business she was terrified and blocking traffic going both directions and had to be pushed out of the road. While driving down the road I constantly am looking for a plan of action, a place that I can coast off the road if my car dies. The dealership has not been able to recreate this problem. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone other than the dealership. 60% of the time all of the warning lamps are on, and the other part of the time just the check engine light and battery lamp are on, but this is not an indication of if the car will safely get me to my destination without turning off. Sometimes it does and sometimes it does not. I am not the only one who has suffered this issue. Numerous similar incidents can be found from other people on various websites.

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the contact noticed that the speedometer erroneously displayed that the vehicle was driving at 150 MPH. The contact also notice that the climate setting changed, and that the rear camera was not working property. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 65,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while pulling the driver’s side door handle, the handle detached from the vehicle. The contact was not able to open the door and had to enter the vehicle from the passenger’s side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the handle needed to be replaced; however, the contact had to pay out of pocket for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and was aware of similar failures, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage 72,000.

While I was driving, my sunshade visor fell down as if it were moved to block the sun while I was driving (I did not do it). I immediately pushed it back up because I could not see, it blocked my entire front windshield vision. After pushing it up, it fell back down within minutes. I immediately took it out of the holder and put it to the side. After researching the issue it is a common known issue. Service advisors say "they all do that". My question is, why would such a dangerous issue be widely accepted? Is increased chance of accident and death acceptable when it can be fixed? I have stopped 23 separate people and asked them about their sunvisor and EVERY SINGLE ONE had this same issue (ranging from 2015 to 2020).

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that the parking light was illuminated. The contact stated that the radio randomly turned on and off. The service powertrain and 4WD messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed her that the failure was due to a software module update. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.