Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Power Train (32.9% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Power Train complaints here are 3.9× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 168 · 32.9% | Recalled | Recall 16V529000 |
| Engine | 161 · 31.5% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 125 · 24.5% | Recalled | Recall 15V508000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 · 7.4% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 30 · 5.9% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 · 5.3% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 511 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 16V529000 · 2016 · reported 07/12/2016
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16E013000 · 2016 · reported 02/18/2016
If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V545000 · 2016 · reported 07/20/2016
Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V508000 · 2015 · reported 08/12/2015
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AND MAKE RIGHT OR LEFT TURNS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO…”NHTSA complaint 10929524 — filed 12/02/2016 · POWER TRAIN
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR…”NHTSA complaint 10928466 — filed 11/29/2016 · POWER TRAIN
“15 RENEGADE LIMITED ** A FEW ISSUES ***FIRST I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS 4/27/16 WITH 9030 MILES THEN HAD TO REPLACE…”NHTSA complaint 10917757 — filed 10/21/2016 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 168 of 511 NHTSA complaints (32.9%), followed by engine (161), electrical system (125), unspecified/other issues (97). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
511 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 1 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V529000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
