Used 2015 Jeep Renegade Consumer Reviews
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hbarryd, 08/02/2016
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
It is a Jeep, not a Corvette, not a truck , and not a mini van. I am 6'5" tall and I am very comfortable in the front seat and the back seat. It holds all the cargo my wife and I need to haul and is very reliable. The only complaint I have is I miss my cd player, but I solved that by getting a portable cd player and hooking it up to my radio and 12 volt power supply. This Jeep puts a smile on my face!
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MAJOR MECHANICAL ENGINE FAILURE
A.C., 10/01/2016
updated 10/04/2018
2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
UPDATE: I went to arbitration with FCA. Even after a new engine install, it continued to have engine problems. I git rid of the damn thing and got a brand new Dodge Challenger; much better service from Dodge, despite being under the FCA umbrella, and a much better vehicle overall. I will never own another Jeep. What should other consumers know? They should know to turn the other direction and don't walk, but RUN AWAY from any 9 Speed Transmission vehicle that FCA has produced, especially the 2015 Jeep Renegade and forget getting any customer support from FCA. Mine has 12 miles on it when I purchased it, brand new, from the dealership in July 2015. Only 8,000 some miles later did I start having issues. The vehicle shut down on me while in motion, on the road. This is a serious safety issue not only for a driver, but for other drivers on the road. There was no warning. The vehicle still had electrical power, but the engine would not turn over after it completely shut down. I called Chrysler 24 hour towing and they towed it to the nearest dealership; I had no choice in the matter, otherwise it would have gone to the dealership I purchased it from. This particular dealership had it for 3 days, only to tell me that there was nothing wrong with it, except that "Engines need oil and there was no oil in it. You need to put oil in it." DUH. I was treated as if I were an idiot. So I paid out of pocket for the oil change they did on it...and the rental car they were supposed to provide. I had the oil changed about 1000 miles previously, so it did not need an oil "change". The vehicle at this point started running rough and when starting would rev itself, with the RPMs shooting up, until I put it in reverse - neutral did nothing. I was checking the oil each time I drove it at this point and noticed that the oil was "disappearing". There was no leak or oil in the driveway, nor was it burning oil, but the pan would be bone dry. I called FCA and reported it immediately, and was told that I needed to put oil in it. I informed them that if this problem persisted that the engine would seize. I was told there were no problems like this with the Renegade, no recalls, and to keep putting oil in it. I called the dealership I purchased it from and my sales guy spoke to the Master Tech who had not heard of this issue. I was instructed to try and replicate the problem and have it towed to them when that happened. On August 29 2016, it started shuddering, shaking, rumbling and running hard while I was on the road. Luckily I was able to get home. I checked the oil and there was oil in it, but forget driving it! The engine light was on and that was it - seized engine. I called Chrysler 24h towing and had them come get it to take it to my original dealer...and they charged me $101.00 for the towing. I got a call later in the week telling me that it was the cylinder head and that my spark plug sockets were full of oil. This could have caused a fire. After a week of waiting for the part to come in, I got another call from them. The engine would have to be completely replaced because it was seized. That is what ruined the cylinder head. A new engine to be put in a new vehicle, at only 9288 miles and just over a year of owning it. I immediately called FCA and requested to start the Buy Back process. I was told I would have a rental the following day...A month later and I still do not have a rental. I have paid out $400 out of pocket to rent a vehicle myself twice now, plus the first time it was in the shop! FCA has been giving me the runaround. THIS IS A DANGEROUS VEHICLE. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WHO HAS HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE. Supposedly my Renegade will be ready for pick up tomorrow; how I am getting over there I have no clue. I have not heard from the FCA Buy Back case manager in two weeks now and she will not return my phone calls. I don't hear back from them soon, I will be filing under the Lemon Law in my state, which thankfully I qualify for. Don't put yourself or others at risk by buying one of these potential death traps that FCA now knows about. (I do not blame the original dealership that sold me the vehicle or the sales person. They've been fantastic at trying to help me out as much as they possibly can.)
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Stay Away From This FIAT In Disguise
David Oliver, 03/25/2016
updated 04/07/2023
2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
Horrible transmission constantly searching for its shift point. Prone to electronic problems. Cheap Interior and poor overall design. Cup Holders are pathetic. I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone. UPDATE 04/01/2019: We no longer own this imitation Jeep.
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Blown engine at 2600 miles!
Patrick, 09/11/2015
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
31 of 43 people found this review helpful
Yeah that's right. Starter engaged on its own at freeway speeds sending metal fragments all thru the engine case. Have refused a new engine on a 30 day old new car and am negotiating now for either full money refund or new replacement car. Should I give Jeep a try again??....or take my money and run while I can?
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Jeep Renegade is a great Jeep model
John Woodstock, 09/01/2015
updated 09/04/2018
2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned a Wrangler and still own a Jeep Commander. The 2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude is one of the best new cars I have ever owned! It looks great, the ride I think is exceptional for a Jeep, quicker than you expect and nimble and holds a turn better than most Jeeps. The price is good and it is a true 4x4 in the Jeep legacy. Unlike its equivalents in the market it is every bit a Jeep, which means you can go anywhere. The sound system and electronic entertainment package with touch screen is awesome and all the controls are in the right place. The storage in the back is more than I expected in a vehicle this size and the deck can be adjusted to several levels which does come in handy. It is wider than you think and you notice it on the inside. I also intend to drive this car for a long time and highly recommend this car if you need a 4x4 that has a comfortable ride and yes is very quiet on the inside. Great vehicle.
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