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2015 Jeep Renegade brakes problems

30 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 17,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
30
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
17,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Jeep Renegade brakes problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 Jeep Renegade brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Grinding brakes 15

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2015 Jeep Renegade owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 13, 2024 · Airbags, Brakes · NY

Airbag light just showed up on my dash, it won't go away with the reset.

Filed Aug 7, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

I bought a 2015 Jeep Renegade in October of 2021 (last year) and have experienced the vehicle stalling TWICE in the middle of traffic. I was informed of the recall by Carmax after the deal was drawn up and the vehicle delivered to me on October 4, 2021. I took the vehicle to Class Jeep in Arlington, Texas, (see attached documents) who refused to replace the engine of the vehicle – the reason for the Recall. I have done all that I can do and exhausted every means necessary to have the recall completed and the vehicle replaced or repaired to bring up to operating standard. I currently owe $21,000.00 on a vehicle that is non-operable. Carvana delivered the car with a rotted battery (paperwork attached); and, a faulty brake job (where new brakes had been put on top of bad rotors) which they felt $200.00 should cover the cost for a $1100 brake repair/replacement. Carvana also refused to replace the transmission on the vehicle which they identified as the source of the ‘stalling-out’ in the midst of traffic when the vehicle would not shift gears to accelerate. The justification was because ‘a module is on top of the transmission instead of inside of it’ and it’s not an engine problem; therefore, refused to repair or replace. Essentially, I have been told that the vehicle which is a safety hazard and threat to life is no longer their concern. Please advise – both the dealership and the manufacturer have taken the position that the operating problems of this vehicle is that ‘of the other’s…’ and no one wanting to just take ownership that the vehicle is faulty and fix it, repair it, or take it out of circulation on the market for sell to unsuspecting consumers. Requested Resolution: I am requesting REPAIR or REPLACEMENT of this vehicle; or, buyback with no negative adverse action on my credit worthiness. My choice is not simply, “you can return it” as I was told – which will result in a ‘REPOSSESSION’ appearing on my credit report.

Filed Jul 13, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

While putting my car in park to exit my vehicle, my emergency parking break activated and would not shut off. I tried resetting the car multiple times. Nothing released the emergency parking break. The car needed to be towed to the dealership where they informed me a "glitch" had happened in the parking system...

Filed Oct 13, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 102,000 miles · CT

I stopped at a red light, when the traffic lights turned green I pressed my gas petal but the vehicle started to slow down & wouldn't move, my engine light came up & so did my brake, airbag & park light. I was stuck in park for a couple of minutes, after waiting my car started back to normal, but this problem continues.

Filed Mar 23, 2020 · Brakes · 29,598 miles · IL

The electronic emergency brake would not disengage using the button, by driving forward or reverse or by the over rose suggested by the manufacturer. I was unable to drive the vehicle with an emergency brake engages. Had to have it towed. Was told it was the 4th renegade he'd picked up for the same issue in two weeks. Tow truck driver even called dodge to see if I was by any chance under a recall yet. Seems like this part is failing a lot. My renegade doesn't even have 30,000 miles yet. Thankfully the vehicle was parked in my own driveway at the time it occurred.

Filed Sep 24, 2019 · Brakes, Suspension · IL

When I stop and park the vehicle still rolls in park before completely stopping in park

Filed Mar 8, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · 60,000 miles · AR

Initial take off from a parked position, the transmission jerks hard through gears 1-3 in automatic transmission. Coming to a stop or slowing down it kicks hard, often times jerking forward and not stopping. Turning the wheel left or right, there is a grind or rub within the rack and pinion system. No warning lights on the dash or check engine lights are present.

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 5,300 miles · FL

Takata recalled

Filed Jan 15, 2019 · Brakes · MN

I bought this car in april 2018 with 15,000, about a month after driving it started making squeaking noises when I braked, when I brought it in they told me it was fine and that it was possibly a rock. It didn't stop, so I brought it to another dealer who couldn't find the issue, then I brought it back to the dealer I bought it from to get a tire key and they replaced the brakes for free only it didn't fix the problem. When I brake it sounds like metal is crushing together, it is the worst sound and it is extremely unsafe,so I brought it in again, and when I brought it in this last time I made a service tech get in the car with me and he agreed that was not right and then the next day he calls me and says nothing is wrong everything looks perfect. They then tell me they test drove the other renegades in the lot and they all make the same sound when you brake, clearly something is wrong with the vehicle.

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Brakes, Suspension · 27,488 miles · KY

The rotors wear out but the brake pads are still good it has already wore out 2 sets the brakes grab and stick it jerks you hard right or left.we cant get the company to do anything they act like its our fault. Also it sways really bad in the rear end feels like your riding a old mule hobbity-hoe.also the transmission has a delay in shift &shifts really hard.the vehicle only has 44,000 miles. We are going to get hurt in this vehicle and can't get any help.

Questions about the 2015 Jeep Renegade brakes

Does the 2015 Jeep Renegade have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Jeep Renegade, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2015 Jeep Renegade brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 17,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Jeep Renegade brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Jeep Renegade have bad brakes?

The Jeep Renegade model years with the most brakes complaints are 2017 (31 complaints), 2015 (30 complaints) and 2016 (24 complaints).

Other 2015 Jeep Renegade problems

Transmission 171Engine 165Electrical 129Fuel system 39Driver assistance 29Acceleration 27Lights 18Steering 15Airbags 14Seat belts 14Body 12Wheels 11Suspension 10Visibility 8Seats 2Tires 2

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