2015 Jeep Renegade vs 2015 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Jeep Renegade | 2015 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 511 | 746 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 402 | 202 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–27 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Renegade | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 161 | 359 |
| Power Train | 170 | 42 |
| Electrical System | 129 | 57 |
| Structure | 12 | 99 |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 90 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 66 | 88 |
| Check engine light | 46 | 74 |
| Hesitation / surging | 37 | 0 |
| Overheating | 33 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 27 | 26 |
| Shifting problems | 22 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 38 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 56 |
2015 Jeep Renegade
2015 Kia Sorento
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.