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I love it ,but...
Myla, 05/14/2018
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This little car, besides having spunky design that brought a smile every time I seen it on the road, surprised me in a few ways. A great headroom, me being 5'9"; it is fast on the highway and can surprise sportier bigger cars; maneuvers easy and grips the road great (my drifting skills met its match) with a purchase of better set of tires. Awesome in the snow! But!!! Things to watch for outnumber the things that are great about it thought. Each car is different regardless being from the same year and style. My little car scared the hell out of me when tried to bolt out of the control from waiting at the red light and letting go of the brake; it jumped forward like a little goat. This happened numerous times in the length of three years. The gears shift with an annoying jerking, takeoff is slow as a turtle when trying to enter the highway from the service road. This etchings can be scary for a younger or inexperienced driver. I had it towed twice due to the dead battery; they had no clue what was wrong with it. I found out later from other people with the same issue, that car has a problem with relation between USB chargers and computer; apparently if you use the USB chargers, it would reset the computer and will stop charging the battery, but prior to that it will malfunction to lock or unlock the car, and two days later battery would be dead. I did complain to the dealership, and to my dismay they brushed it off and told me to wait till my lease is over or call the Jeep headquarters and complain. I am a weekend mechanic and I am in my fifties, cars are somewhat my thing, so I decided to deal with it for a few months by not using USB ports; and the last time it happened I simply disconnected/reconnected the battery in order to reset the computer which worked fine. If you live in the state where winters are reaching below freezing point, do not get this car, takes forever to warm up, its sluggish .and due to poor insulation around the the radio/navigation box, it will cause your radio stations to go crazy, and navigation system will be unreliable.
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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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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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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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Love my Renegade!
Stephanie, 12/01/2015
2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I had a mini cooper and was going to buy the countryman (for more space) till I test drove the renegade. It does what I bought it to do! It's fun and I got lots of options added and It was fun finding my little Sasquatch and baby jeep! My sister just got a limited cherokee and she's jealous she didn't get the Sasquatch..just the baby jeep! ha It's compact and rides like a car. Very smooth It doesn't get the gas mileage that my mini got...but I didn't expect it to. I'm not worried about any glitches that might happen....that's what warranties are for. No car is perfect or stays that way, ha But My Renegade is perfect for me!
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Owned for 2 weeks now
Mary Williams, 09/26/2015
2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I chose a 4wd standard, it's a blast to drive. Still trying to figure out Uconnect and all the other cool stuff it came with. I would move the clutch over a couple inches to make driving more comfortable and a more natural sitting position. My shoes have hit together a few times driving which isn't very safe, obviously. I am only 5'2" 130lbs so I also wish the seat would go up a couple inches higher so I can see more of the hood when I'm driving and that the seat wasn't so long. My knees don't quite make it to the end of the seat. It would be ideal to have it a bit shorter. I mean who needs a seat that long? Overall I enjoy my new renegade, but would love it if the seat and clutch had a makeover:-)
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Worse car of my life.
Jvan Jovanovitch, 03/13/2016
updated 09/17/2018
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
This is my second renegade because the first one the tranny died at 160 miles. I gave jeep the benefit of the doubt and I went with a second one and boy I was wrong. The car has been back over 10 times for the transmission acting up . When driving the car at 27-32 mph and on 5th gear the gas pedal is vibrating horribly and the car keeps shifting badly. After taking it to the dealeeship this last time they told me that its the way those cars ride. After test driving a more expensive model from the lot that one was even worse . Worse mistake of my life and I hope ill be able to trade it because I dont know how much longer I can take it .
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problems with my new 2015 jeep renegade limited
raul t herrera, 05/29/2016
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
The ignition system will not release vehicle ignition key. Jeep renegade was bought in Nov. 2015. Between Nov. 2015 and May 2016 removing the ignition key was a slow progression until May 28 2016 the ignition key stayed stuck in the ignition system. Another problem is the acceleration. Once the transmission shifts through all the forward gears and you step on the gas pedal to accelerate the motor will hesitate (choke). I suggest; drive the vehicle and if it hesitate when you accelerate drive the jeep back to the dealership lot. I was informed by Chrysler dealership there is no fix for that problem.
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Worst vehicle ever!!
D. Joe Northern, 02/07/2017
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Extremely hard shifting, (sounds like the transmission just dropped out at times) dash randomly shuts down while driving, or the backup camera stays on while driving forward. While at stop signs or lights, the vehicle will at times lung forward while the breaks are applied. The RPM's stick all the time. The tow package was installed by Chrysler, and it's unable to tow 700lbs, (it's rated at 2000lbs) without the RPM's constantly over at least 3200. Very unsafe vehicle. You do not know if it'll break down or if it'll cause an accident while stopped at a light/stop sign. Chrysler refuses there's any issues and told us that it acts as it's designed. At the arbitration, we were able to get video of the dash shutting down while driving a few days before the meeting and since we couldn't submit it before, they refused to view it. They do not care about any customers as you're able to see that not only with this review, but with the 100's that are online. These issues presented themselves about 2 weeks after getting this vehicle. It was leased brand new and have been having issues for 8 months now. Three dealership this vehicle has gone to and they've all said the same thing, these are junk, these are known issues that Chrysler is unable to fix. DO NOT BUY THIS VEHICLE!!!!
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'15 jeep renegade latitude does it all
austin, 01/31/2017
2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
for what i need out of a vehicle, i am very happy with my renegade. it kicks off with the 1.4L turbo 6 speed manual which is a BLAST to drive. driving experience is as fun as the mini coopers but that's about as similar as it gets to the coopers. i live in denver and am up in the mountains about every weekend, year round. i've taken the renegade through some nasty off road trails (steep, mud/water, tight turns) and even more so in the snow. i tend to be an overconfident driver and the renegade has never let me down. i've driven through blizzards, driveways filled with 2 feet of snow and my fair share of icy roads. the stock wheels should be just plenty for anything you need to put the renegade through but upgrade to some all weather/winter tired and it's like driving a wrangler through the worst conditions. I love the dual sun panels and seamlessly remove these most days in the summer. the tech that comes with the nav system is quite savvy and the usb port is so useful. i've got factory all weather mats and cross bars which come in handy all the time. back up camera works very well and is a huge help. mpg's i get is actually higher than what it was listed for (usually getting 25-26 mpgs). Uconnect system is also very cool and seems top of line for the tech options out there for similar vecihles. overall, well done jeep/chrysler.
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HAPPY SO FAR? WE WILL SEE!!
CAL, 02/24/2016
updated 02/26/2018
2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I just got the OMAHA ORANGE Trailhawk, so far , so good, only about 300 miles on it. this is my first jeep, and hopefully it will not be a mistake, i have read many review, and it seems the TRAILHAWK owners are the most happy, except 1 person, i think. I have owned Mitsubhishi's for the last 25 years,and they are so reliable, never a problem, Hopefully this JEEP, can compare to them. As i had not other options on the Mitsubishi , as i have an Outlander, and they do not sell the Pajero, or Pajero sport here. i love the interior and the funky style of the Renegade, it is different from your grandmas jeep. hope it last for a long time, i voiced my concerns to the dealership, abou the reviews, battery, brakes, fob and engien, they gave me a 100,000 mile warranty, 5 year free oil change and mainteance, and 5 year road side, and other things. so i hope i am covered, but who knows. But i am happy for now,
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my Italian Jeep Gina
K Forrest, 02/29/2016
2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Jeep Renegade is a Fiat with 4 wheel drive, It handles like a wrangler and I think it can do most things a stock wangler can do in more comfort. The design is sexy and fun. I have had my Renegade for about a month and so far so good. I wish the back seats would fully lay down for better cargo space, existing cargo space is very small and doesn't hold much of anything.
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Not a great commuter car
Timothy, 06/07/2016
2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great car for parking in a crowded lot with good visibility and limited blind spot. Poor acceleration and automatic transmission horrible in traffic, wish they had a stick in the Trailhawk. Range is not good either about 300 miles per tank max.
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It's great but.......
Natalie, 12/21/2015
2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
The car is awesome and I love it. The fog lights went out within the first month of purchase. Later the key fob and lock/unlock button stopped working. I had to manually lock and unlock all car doors. Have taken it twice to go get fixed within 3 months. Good mileage. Overall the car is amazing, but it has a lot of technical problems.
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Renegade -- - its awesome!
SJBartell, 07/29/2015
2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
14 of 21 people found this review helpful
Ive owned 5 Wranglers, 2 Grand Cherokees and 1 Commander in my life. This is by far the smallest vehicle I've ever owned and I think its my favorite. I have a 2 year old so I can't really do a 2 door Wrangler right now (sad) and the 4 door just doesn't do the gas mileage I need everyday for my commute. I've always been skeptical of Jeep "offspring" (ala Patriot, Liberty, etc..) because they feel cheap and not like "real" Jeeps. I was equally as skeptical of this Renegade before I test drove it. I gotta say, this thing handles a lot like a Wrangler. Stiff handling but not as rough a ride as a Wrangler. I love it. The interior is not cheap feeling and also resembles a Wrangler. The more I drive this thing, the more I like it. All the fun of driving a Wrangler just a little more tame for us city commuters with 2 year olds. I have the Trailhawk version, although its unlikely I'll ever go off roading with it. But its nice to have the option and this thing feels like an off-road machine in and out. I will get to have some fun in the Minnesota snow this winter and I have no doubts about how the Renegade will handle in that. Only "complaint" is that the back window visibility is a little limited by the window pillars, but there's a back up cam that takes most of that worry away. I love love love it.
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What the heck is wrong with the Battery?!
FM, 12/15/2015
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
Second time that I'm off town for 5 days and the battery goes completely dead for no reason. No lights on or anything. First time the dealership replaced the entire battery. Now I don't know what they r going to do. The key is also stuck in the ignition so there is no way for me to lock the car. I can't not have a working brand new car everytime I don't use it for 5 days. I have to go to work. This is a nightmare!
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run away renegade
mo, 04/18/2016
2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
my renegade took off on me one time- when I was finally able to get it stopped, I called the dealership to have it towed back to their lot. It only had 100 miles on it! One of their automotive experts worked on it and found out for himself how dangerous this vehicle was (is). I HATE THIS CAR!!! I was EXTREMELY luck to get out from underneath this "headache" with only losing $3,000!!! NEVER AGAIN!!
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Should've kept looking!
Todd Echelberger, 05/12/2016
updated 11/23/2016
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2015 Latitude 2.4 9A, Not Limited "but best choice given". Jan. '16 Test drive went great. So while financing, Find out the payments will be $50 more than I agreed to pay. Walked out, Only to find I have no plates on my then Buick. Found salesman, Not so politely requested to "put my plates back on my car I'm leaving!" Suddenly my payment went down $50 mo. By day three, I e-mailed salesman to return vehicle. Basically told me they don't do that. Had to wait 2 mos. for owners manual. Still never received disc part. Transmission sucked. Until the latest software upgrade. Gained 20-30 miles per tank of gas with that also. Rattles are MANY, And difficult to pinpoint the source. Terrible wind noise from drivers door. Have had adjusted once, But didn't help much. Aside from the noises, Highway ride is really close to the Buick Verano I traded. City not so much. BUT I avg. 2 mpg more than the Buick, With 4WD. But Jeep is 200 lbs. lighter. All said, I cannot wait to trade this thing off. Never should have been dumb enough to buy anyway. **UPDATE** Traded Rengade for 2016 Cherokee Sport , In September.
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Give me a BRAKE
Michelle, 02/10/2016
2015 Jeep Renegade Sport 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
7500 mileage 3 brake repairs. Now the dealship doesnt want to help with brake noise. This jeep is horrible.
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Love my Jeep Renegade!
Shannon, 02/27/2016
updated 08/31/2017
2015 Jeep Renegade Sport 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Renegade since August 2015 and still love it! It's cute, has a little zip when you need it and is good on gas. My husband is 6ft and he has plenty of room in the front, and he has had to sit in the back once or twice and was fine. I have two boys 9 and 5 and they are plenty comfortable in the back. The overall look of it is what caught my eye and I love that it's a little rugged and cute at the same time. The only downside that I could say is it not coming with a spare tire kit. I had a flat a few months ago and was shocked that there was no spare, jack, wrench or anything! I had to have it towed from my driveway to a local tire shop. The woman there was surprised it didn't come with anything and told me if I would have tried to use the kit that blows it back up it would have messed up the tire pressure sensor and that would have cost $100 or so to fix. I hear that a lot of new cars are not coming equipped with spares anyways. I have not had any problems that everyone else seems to be having. No key fab problems, no transmission problems etc. I have noticed when I reverse out of my driveway in the morning and brake it squeaks once and that's it. Nothing else throughout the day. I have about 6300 miles on it now and overall am very happy with it!!! *Update 8/31/17* I still enjoy my Renegade. I have started running into key getting stuck. All you have to do is turn car back on, put foot on brake, reverse (or move forward) just a bit, put it in park, wait a few seconds and then take foot of brake pedal. Turn car off and key should come out. At least that is what has worked for us in the past. I am at about 31,000 miles and have noticed some rough shifting. Also I live in Northern GA and going up and down the hills/mountains sometimes it doesn't know what to do and will rev like crazy and I will have to put it over to manual.
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Just Expect Every Problem... thats JEEP Got Rid of
Betty, 07/07/2016
updated 07/24/2019
2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought the car in June 2015 because I liked the style and the salesman raved about all the great features. Problems started after a short time with the locks. Have a difficult time unlocking the car. Sometimes only the driver door unlocks. Sometimes the doors unlock but not the hatch sometimes the hatch unlocks but not all the doors. Had it back to the dealer and the problem is resolved only to occur again. Also when pulling out from a stop sign/light the anti-skid light comes on and the power drops to nothing...very dangerous. As other people have experienced acceleration is terrible. Very dangerous on merging into high speed roads. Also terrible on hills. Hate the car got lousy deal so I am stuck with it. Still the same a year later only I hate it more, specially when I think how much I owe and can't get rid of it. No longer have it, took what I could get which wasn't much given the transmission problems
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Horrible Decision
Bre, 05/06/2016
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
We bought this car 10/8/16. From the beginning to now we have had nothing but issues. I has been in the shop for 3 or more months that we have owned it due to problems. There is a noise coming from the steering column that the dealership has yet to figure out the last 5 times its been in the shop. There is a knocking noise coming from the front end. We have had the gas cap replaced three times. The traction control light comes on and it wont accelerate. The brakes squeak when in reverse. The hill assist light has came on to be services along with three other lights. The lumbar support wont work. I would not buy this vehicle or recommend anyone to even look into it. We have had nothing but issues and are now having to go through Chrysler to get anything done and possibly have them buy back our vehicle. We have owned it 6 months and had it in the shop over 6 times totally over three months with out it.
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2015 Renegade Trailhawk
RBailey, 11/06/2016
updated 05/08/2017
2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Pretty much once you get used to the CVT this thing is a cruising beast. I love it! Looks good, rides good, MGP is slightly less then advertised but a solid vehicle. I hope this things lasts forever cause it is a sweet little tank. Trailhawk version is sweet!
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4WD Jeep you can shift with good MPG
Dave Meier, 11/02/2015
2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
The Jeep Renegade is one of the few 4WD vehicles out there that combine: - Manual Transmission - Good fuel economy - Excellent off road capability - Decent back row room for adults The manual transmission version is paired only with the 1.4 liter turbo charged engine, but I will say this engine offers plenty of power and torque, even with 4 passengers going up mountain roads! Very fun to drive, nimble control, good cornering, strong turbo boost in 2500-4000 RPM range. The gas tank is small but I still drive farther on a tank than I do with my other vehicle which is a Toyota FJ Cruiser AWD with manual transmission. And the small tank of course means that you won't end up paying a huge amount to fill it. Jeep recommends high octane (91 or higher) for the turbo, but lower octane gas can be used.
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IT SUCKS
B. Saddler, 03/25/2016
2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
I can't express how much I loath this vehicle! It's literally just had it's first oil change, and it's about to go back to the service shop for the SECOND time. Severe transmission problems the first time, and it's still not fixed. The emergency brake keeps coming on every time it's put in park.
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Worst car I ever purchased
kristine, 07/22/2016
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
This is my first time ever writing a review on a car... and this proves how strongly I feel about this car. I was one of the first people on the streets with the vehicle so people would stop me all the time to ask questions on the specs of the car. From the moment I left, I realized how poor the acceleration is... it helps a bit when you put it in manual... but why should we have to? The satellite doesn't work so when I went to Jeep to fix it... they claimed it was an XM radio issue, then XM said nope... so yeah it's jeep. Even the regular radio is fuzzy. The doors were unlocking and locking by themselves, the brakes don't brake firmly and do skid quite a bit, and my brakes already started squeaking only a couple of months after the car was purchased. When I brought my list of concerns to Jeep, they gave me back the car with only the locks being fixed and literally told me, "we are so sorry there is nothing else we can do to help." Long story short... turning in the car today after one year. I have never in my life disliked a car as much as I dislike this one. STAY FAR FAR AWAY.
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Best "JEEP" Ever!!!
Paul Geurin, 08/12/2015
2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
12 of 21 people found this review helpful
I have owned CJ5, CJ6, Jeep Comanche Pickup, Jeep Cherokee's, Jeep Grand Cherokee's, 2door and 4door Jeep Wranglers! All great vehicle's! But this Vehicle offers so much more! I love driving it! Ride and Drive, Fit and Finish are "Phenomenal!" 4 wheel drive system is awesome! Fuel mileage is great!
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Like the Renegade
Rachel, 07/26/2015
updated 07/25/2016
2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
High ground clearance, with amazing 4x4 abilities, yet it still has the luxuries of other cars in the same class. Good price too. I did alot of research and if you are looking for a quality 4x4 in a small build, the Jeep Renegade is the way to go. We live on a rough road in Montana and the renegade powers through just lIke a wrangler. The only catch is Jeep, as a company. Look up reviews of Jeep and they are rated with the lowest customer service, appropriately. I love the Renegade but I'll never buy another Jeep.
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Trailhawk is a GREAT RIDE!
Dave Leach, 08/29/2017
2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased a brand new (leftover 2015) Jeep Renegade Trailhawk in late March of 2016. This great little SUV is fantastic, whether I'm using it as a commuter vehicle, taking it off road, or long trips (500 miles or more). Live the ride, zippy performance (Tigershark 2.4L engine), Rock/Mud/Sand/Snow modes. Only in the dealership for oil changes--and I'm at 25K miles. Likely some new tires before winter--that's it!
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Jeep must be in oil drilling business
Gone To Buy More Oil, 06/27/2018
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
As you can easily find on a simple search on the internet: JEEP RENEGADES BURN EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL My first experience was when the oil warning light came on. Had not been 5,000 since purchasing and was going to do an oil change when I checked the dipstick and there was barely a drop of oil on it. I thought the dealership did not add enough oil when they serviced car before sale. The second time my wife was telling me the Jeep was stalling every morning on her way to work which is a left hand turn on a downhill and then at intersections when she made a sharp turn. Being still under warranty, and only 3,000 miles since I personally changed the oil after the last incident, I took it to the dealership. They said it was stalling because I let the oil level get too low. HOW CAN JEEP KEEP IGNORING SUCH A SAFETY ISSUE. It isn't just a matter of extra expense of continuously adding oil, WHO WANTS TO STALL IN FRONT OF AN ONCOMING TRACTOR TRAILER. <span id="docs-internal-guid-ff522754-4303-9425-dadf-5c2e4fc8484e"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> [non-permissible content removed].</span></span>
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Love it!
Chuck, 08/12/2017
updated 08/15/2018
2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just as the same size shoe does not fit every foot, no car can fit all occasions. We really like the Renegade (2015, 30k) over-all, but it's not perfect. We have had absolutely zero issues with the car. The stellar features are the 4wd works great in snow/ice. Had a huge blow out at about 70mph and the auto system made a very controlled stop in the rain. Car felt very competent as the system shifted control to the other tires. We are talking about a 4'" square hole and bent the rim with immediate deflation. No swerving. I felt safe in it. Gas mileage isn't great, but it is a heavy vehicle. 24.1 mpg in 30K. Wish for a different for crisper shifting, although it is fine for everyday driving. I have heard that the computer "learns" your style of driving and adapts to it. Strange as it seems, this seems to be the case. Shifting has improved over time. It IS different, so decide what you expect from a vehicle and how you are going to use it. Most Renegades never see off the road. A very capable suv. Note: differences in models! TH is considerable heavier (skid plates etc) and gets less mpg. Plan to keep for many years.
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Great Purchase for price
Dre, 02/11/2016
updated 02/21/2017
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased this vehicle Sep 2015. No issues so far. It's actually a Latitude with the 2.4L engine, Cold Weather 2 package, upgraded 9-speaker system, passive entry, 2WD. I've had no issues so far. Road noise is higher than I am accustomed to. It's adequate on the highway with a little lag sometimes. I have to keep that in mind if I want to change lanes quickly. Idle's a little rough. Brakes squealed occasionally for about the first 2000 miles then went away. Average mileage has been around 23 mpg. The Uconnect system works well, voice recognition and blue tooth, etc. I've had no electrical, engine or suspension issues thus far (knock on wood). One minor issue is the guidelines in the backup camera disappear sometimes. It's now February 2017 with 28000 miles. Only scheduled maintenance. All good so far
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Cute, but not worth the trouble
Kate, 01/25/2018
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Jeep used in April 2016 with 6,000 miles on the odometer. I did a ton of research on the car and since I purchased it from a Honda dealership they didn't know much about it. They didn't know how the my sky panels worked or that it even had remote start. I ended up being able to purchase it for the trade in value which (at the time) was over 6K less than purchasing the same one new. I was super excited with my find. Fast forward 8 months (ish) I smelled something burning and smoke was coming from under the hood. I was able to get it to the dealership as it is 2 blocks from my apartment and they said it would take several days to look into the issue. Meanwhile, I had to argue with them to get a rental paid for. The dealership didn't offer loaners but rather a discount on a rental... that seemed like poor service to me since my car was still under the warranty. When I got my jeep back about a week later, I started having issues with the Uconnect system. These have been ongoing since. When it works it's great, but sometimes the screen shuts off by itself or the radio won't change stations or volume. I didn't bother taking it in for these minor issues since the last time was such a headache. The car ran fine for about a year after this, however, I have had it towed 2 times since December! Once because it wouldn't turn over at all (even after trying to jump it) and another time because there is no spare (only a patch kit) and the tire went flat due to misalignment that no one mentioned when I had it in the shop the first go around. I asked them to check everything while it was at the dealership the first time because we were taking it on a 3500 mile road trip over the Christmas break. They told me everything looked great and the car should do just fine on the trip. I also purchased 4 brand new all weather tires right before it was towed to the shop the first time. Because no one bothered to check the alignment (I paid for them to check everything btw...) both rear tires went bald on our trip and the day we got back the rear driver tire blew. I had to get another tow back to the tire place. They told me there must be something wrong with my jeep because the tires I purchased should last me at least 50,000 miles. So, after having the back tires replaced again, I took it to my parents mechanic since I no longer trusted the dealership. By the end of the day, they found the problems. The alignment was WAY off, there were break issues, I need all new struts, and a number of smaller issues. I don't know a ton about vehicles, so this was all explained through my dad who does know quite a bit. It's a long story to explain that my car has just over 45,000 miles and has already had more issues than my 200,000 mile Honda that I traded in for it. I should have kept the Honda.
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I love this car!
Lynn, 08/29/2015
2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This 2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude is the sweetest new car I have ever owned! It looks great, rides so smooth and I love the European influence from Fiat. The price is so affordable and it's a true 4x4 which I need here in Northeast Ohio. I love the color. The sound system is awesome! This car has plenty of room in the back seat and plenty of room in the hatchback area. The hatchback area deck can be adjusted to several levels which is so flexible. Not only does this Jeep look different, it looks like a SUV, unlike all the crossovers you see on the road. We are getting the weathertech liners and aftermarket seat covers just to keep the interior pristine. I intend to drive this car for a long time! I highly recommend this car if you need a 4x4 that has a comfortable ride and is really quiet with the windows rolled up. You will definitely have other people on the road looking twice when you ride by! Fuel economy is also great!
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9000 miles and still like new
Raymond T, 11/11/2015
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
great value, big engine, same as my dodge dart, leather insides great, electronics modern mine has all the bells and whistles, the white stays clean even in Texas, handles great off road, best small vehicle I ever bought
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4WD only stands for four white doors!
John Powers, 03/09/2016
2015 Jeep Renegade Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought the 4wd base model in white. After only a few hundred miles the transmission light would come on and I couldn't access my 4WD. It took them a month and several visits to figure out what the issue was and I live an hour from the dealership. On my way to work this morning the service engine light came on and once again I have no 4WD. I've had a problem with this vehicle about every 3 to 4 thousand miles.
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Not too bad!
Chris, 09/03/2015
2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
My girlfriend bought a 2015 Renegade Latitude 2.4L, and she loves it!! Im ok with it. You can tell its somewhat cheap and flimsy, but it rides ok, gets great gas mileage, and great features! But, seats are uncomfortable, somewhat bumpy, and the 9-Speed Automatic is funky. They should have went with the regular 6-speed automatic. Go with the manual if you buy one. I have owned Jeeps since i was 18, im 25 now. Ive had a 2012 Patriot Sport, 2013 Wrangler Sport, a 2015 Cherokee Sport, and now back to the Patriot High Altitude. I am commuting ore than i was, so the wrangler had to go. I traded my Wrangler for the Cherokee, and that car was awful!! I am very pleased with my patriots Comfort, Fuel Economy, and off road capability. The patriot has somewhat the same interior design as the wrangler which i like.
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Love my Renegade
Kevin, 10/21/2015
updated 10/28/2022
2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
Great buy but be sure to get the manual 1.4 turbo engine if you're not getting a trailhawk. More power and better gas mileage from that engine. Remember, the engine is italian and italian car makers like Fiat know how to put tons of power into small engines. Took my new Lattitude up to the blue ridge parkway from Florida. Never did it struggle with power in the mountains and still averaged 30 mpg for the entire trip. As of 10/2017 still love my renegade. No problems with car. Have taken it from Florida to NYC, great car for NYC due to its small size and good power. Easy to park, also great for the small fast moving highways there. Only problem I've had is with the seat belt straps in the front, they sometimes fold over and get stuck until you work them out. As of 10/2019 still no major issues with the car. Had a problem with the sunroof due to small leaves in the track. Had to have dealer fix because they are the only ones with the proper tools, which is a drawback but no other issues. As of April 2021 still no major problems with the car. As of Oct 2022 car still doing fine. No issues since the sunroof issue in 2019
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Returned it early
Saabatical, 04/26/2016
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Wow, I've seen a whole lot of different cars in my life. I travel often and get to drive all sorts of vehicles on different continents. This was about the second worst experience of all... (the first being an under powered Hyundai i30) I'm 6ft tall and had to wheel the seat all the way back to fit in. Not a good start. The car is full of blind spots and the mirrors do not give you a good view around the car. Then driving: acceleration is great for such a dinky toy, breaking on the other hand is a vomit-inducing event: First time I actually thought it was going to do a head roll... Somehow the suspension is way to soft. Body roll is scary when taking corners. It's also very noisy as others have said: wind and tyre noise is annoying. I've no idea how this thing would hold off road, but at this size, I'd much rather drive a VW Golf... Seats are comfy though...
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renegade review
paul, nantucket, 04/30/2016
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
i've owned every kind of jeep and this model is a great suv. nimble, yes nimble, especially for a jeep.... comfortable and well appointed.... good looking... easy to park in my congested town......great visibility.....it has the perfect comfort to rugged ratio. buy this automobile.....eat, sleep, jeep.repeat....pb nantucket
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So far, so good!
Reba, 08/22/2015
2015 Jeep Renegade Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had possession of my new Renegade only 4 days, but it is fun and I love driving it so far. I special ordered mine because I wanted a 4X4 with a manual transmission ~ almost impossible to find such a vehicle any more. No bells and whistles for me. It looks great, is fun to drive and was not expensive.
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Beware!
sleep614, 06/23/2015
2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
39 of 88 people found this review helpful
I purchased a Renegade 2 months ago and it's the worst purchase I have ever made. It started off on day two when I tried to roll the windows down, but only 3 of the 4 worked. Got that fixed, then I had to have molding replace. The cruise control sucks when going through the mountains. The Uconnect is a joke. It's totally useless when it works. The bluetooth doesn't connect to the phone correctly, so when it connects it says iPhone (13) instead of Jason's Phone. The door jams also hold water so if it rains heavily, rain collects in the door jams and when I open the door, water pours out onto my shoes. Tried trading it in, but it's lost 7000 in value in 2 months.
Great Jeep
Ernest Doucette, 09/03/2016
2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my Second Jeep I had a Patriot Previously, No Problems with that one. I Love this Jeep it has May Features that I never had before. Remote Start. Turning Lights, that light up the way you are turning, Automatic Lights that come on at Dark. Rain Sensing Wipers and many others.
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Stay away from Jeeps
Mr. H, 11/30/2018
updated 08/17/2020
2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
In general, Jeeps are expensive cars to maintain, dealership maintenance adviser told me on my first repair visit that I'm going to spend Mercedes and BMW service cost for my jeep. Bought 34k,after 64k miles and 3 years sold it for 12k!!! Noisy cabin, slipy transmission, constant electrical issues, 8 engine lights on,2 services airbag light on, break router defective and replaced twice, entertainment and navigation issues, poor windshield quality replaced twice. Car washing kept at the garage for extended periods of time (2 weeks). Update 12/2018 Biggest piece of sh** you can buy, sold it for 12k, with 23k loss after 3 years!!! Stay away from jeep unless you have a deep pockets and time to be in the shop all day long! Its garbage, all the FCA cars are, stay away!
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Fun2Drive
Me2, 07/27/2018
2015 Jeep Renegade Sport 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I believe you get what you pay for, I have the Sport 2015-6sp manual 1.4L Turbo. This Jeep is different, the styling is cool... for a small motor it has some spunk .. Just like any new vehicle, before making any decision lease/rent it for a week or so, making any vehicle financial decision shouldn't be decided in one day you need to make sure that is they type of vehicle you want. I would recommend that with ANY new vehicle, one week of a lease/rent is better that making a 6yr mistake..
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The next big thing!
Giselle Maragoto, 08/26/2015
2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is a perfect compromise between a jeep wrangler and a jeep Cherokee. It is fun and agile while also being not too small. It is the perfect size and has the perfect look. It is a great new/first car for a teen/young adult.
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Worst Vehicle I've Owned
Marla, 09/21/2016
2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
The Jeep Renegade is the worst vehicle I've ever owned. I purchased it new in November 2015 and within 10 months, had to get it serviced for four different major issues. I am extremely disappointed in Jeep for producing such a poor quality vehicle. • March 2016 – A “rock” punctured a hole in the air conditioning unit causing the A/C fluid to leak out. This resulted in an $800 repair that was not covered under warranty. I still find it hard to believe that a rock was able to get into this location, especially with enough force to puncture a hole in the A/C unit. I had never even taken this vehicle off road. I believe the part was either defective or damaged when I purchased it. • April 2016 – The Jeep began making a terrible squealing noise and brought it in for service. I captured an audio file and provided it to the service department. They believed they corrected the issue but the squealing noise continued. I returned the Jeep to the service department yet again. This time, they ended up finding a rock in the rotor area that was causing the issue. • August 2016 – The Jeep’s power locks failed so it was returned to the service department. The power locks were not working from the key fob or from the door panel and had to be manually locked and unlocked. This is a safety hazard! I made yet another appointment with the service department. They downloaded software upgrades and found that a part for the power locks was bad and needed replacement. I was informed a new part would arrive within 3-5 days. (Note: As of 9/21/16, 36 days later, the part still has not arrived!) • August 2016 – While I was calling the service department for a status on the ordered part to fix the Jeep’s power locks, I also reported additional issues, as noted below: (1) The parking brake now automatically sets every time the Jeep is placed into Park. This was not happening prior to the 8/16/16 service and I was not informed about it. (2) The hood will no longer open. Again, this was not happening prior to the 8/16/16 service. (Note: During the 8/16/16 service, an oil change was also performed.) (3) The key gets stuck in the ignition after the car is placed into Park and will not release. In order to get the key removed, the vehicle has to be removed from Park and then forcefully placed back into Park.
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Great new Jeep
Sean Martin, 09/07/2015
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Only had this vehicle a few days . Very impressed so far front wheel drive Lattitude . Jeep is anxious to move these deals are good . Drive one you will be impressed a lot for the money I dont know what beats it in this category unless you spend another 6 thousand or so . I am very tall and this has amp,e keg and headroom . Fun to drive . Well thought out vehicle
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2015 Renegade Sport
Ashlie Beavers, 04/25/2015
2015 Jeep Renegade Sport 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
15 of 46 people found this review helpful
Just bought the Renegade Spot and we LOVE IT! Comfy ride, handles great, so adorable to look at. Can't wait to take it camping! Interior space is roomy, we can get our fishing poles and cooler in with no problem.