2015 Jeep Renegade vs 2016 Jeep Renegade
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 | 2016 Jeep Renegade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 511 | 429 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 402 | 355 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–27 | 24–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,000 mi | 38,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Renegade | Jeep Renegade |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 161 | 172 |
| Electrical System | 129 | 119 |
| Power Train | 170 | 73 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 23 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 26 | 21 |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 66 | 53 |
| Check engine light | 46 | 37 |
| Hesitation / surging | 37 | 0 |
| Overheating | 33 | 43 |
| Vibration / shaking | 27 | 11 |
| Shifting problems | 22 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 18 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 20 |
2015 Jeep Renegade
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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.