2015 Jeep Renegade engine problems
161 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Jeep Renegade — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am driving down the road and the vehicle goes into neutral and the engine turns off. I then have to stop the vehicle and restart it. When I hit the starter button. It sputters and then starts. This has been happening irregularly 1-3 times a week since it started in December of 2025.With last time…”
filed Feb 20, 2026
“Low oil pressure indication light came on and then off. Vehicle taken to Jeep, they informed us that the 2.4L engine was consuming oil which led to internal damage to engine. Service associate claims Jeep had a recall on this specific problem with this specific engine.”
filed Jan 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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9100624 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2025"2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XS1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ● Excessive oil consumption This…
09-010-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2025
Engine problems in other Renegade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 3 | 15% |
| 2022 Renegade | 9 | 38% |
| 2021 Renegade | 9 | 14% |
| 2020 Renegade | 21 | 34% |
| 2019 Renegade | 15 | 19% |
| 2018 Renegade | 190 | 43% |
| 2017 Renegade | 266 | 48% |
| 2016 Renegade | 172 | 40% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Jeep Renegade
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.