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BU platform

2015 Jeep Renegade — 1.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Renegade 1.4L.

Engine 1.4LTransmission Manual 6-spd

Built on the BU platform, the 2015 Jeep Renegade pairs a 1.4L engine with a 6-speed manual transmission to deliver an EPA-rated 24 city, 31 highway, and 26 combined mpg, relying on 4.0 quarts of 5W-40 API oil for lubrication. This model year has accumulated 511 owner complaints alongside 4 recalls, with Power Train issues dominating the trouble spots. While this complaint volume falls just below the model's historical peak of 559 in 2017, it sits far above the low of 20 complaints recorded in 2023, indicating that the 2015 Renegade represents a period of notably higher reliability risk compared to the model's later evolution.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-40 APIOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy24/31/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · NS CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP215/65R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5, 7.0, 7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04892339BE alt 68095378AA
Engine air filter	68247339AA
Spark plug	SP148183AD alt SP070507AC
Battery	BBH6F001AA alt BBH5F001AA
Front wiper blades	68628151AA alt 68628204AA
Serpentine belt	04861997AA alt 68201163AA
Thermostat	05047264AB alt 05047861AD
Cabin air filter	68338536AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Manual 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	166.9 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	65.7 in
Wheelbase	101.2 in
Curb weight	3190 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.6 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	24 / 31 / 26 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

8.7–8.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.70 sec — 2015 Sport

160 hpHorsepower (as tested)

184 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2015	Sport 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.70 sec	16.40 sec	160 hp	AWD
2015	Latitude 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.90 sec	16.60 sec	160 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 5W-40 API engine oil, Synthetic · SAE 75W · API · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 · DOT 4 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4 · DOT 4 · DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	Synthetic · SAE 75W · API · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.26 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity	5.5
Engine Oil	SAE 5W · API · Synthetic · MS-12991
Engine Oil Capacity	4.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.7 gallons
Power Steering Fluid	EPS

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	155 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	25
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	11.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	18.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	25.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts

78.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	16.0 lbs

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58+/-5 psi
Engine Compression	170-225 psi / max variation 25% psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 21; Rear: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 85; Rear: 76
ABS Sensor Torque	7.5
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.040 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.020; Rear: .393

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	22.0 ft. lbs.; Do not use a torque wrench for steps 3 and 4	22 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

At 10,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Timing Belt (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 100,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Jeep Renegade, as the first model year, logged 511 complaints—the highest of any year in the generation—along with 402 TSBs and 4 recalls, including one investigation. This places it at the peak of the complaint arc, with powertrain and engine issues dominating (92 and 74 complaints respectively), plus 8 crash and 8 fire reports. Complaint counts dropped to 428 in 2016 and fluctuated but generally declined thereafter, bottoming out at 20 by 2023, suggesting early-year teething problems were gradually addressed. The 2015 also leads in TSB volume, indicating a high frequency of dealer-level fixes for recurring issues. While later model years still carry recalls, none match the 2015's combination of high complaints, investigations, and service bulletins. For a used buyer, the 2015 Renegade represents the riskiest year in the lineup due to its disproportionate share of reported problems, making it a model to avoid in favor of a later, more refined example.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

402

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

511

Owner complaints

8 involved a crash · 8 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’15’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 511 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train92

Engine74

Unknown Or Other43

Electrical System36

Power Train,Engine14

Fuel/Propulsion System14

Electrical System,Engine12

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V529000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 12/07/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire…

16E013000Suspension:RearReported 18/02/2016

Daystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar… Remedy: Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 402 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
S1408000384 REV.J	2026-03-04	Electrical System	Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
S1408000384 REV.I	2026-02-14	Electrical System	Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
S2524000012	2025-10-07	Unknown Or Other	High Voltage Air Conditioning Refrigerant Dye
31-001-25 REV. B	2025-08-16	Structure	Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-25 REV. A	2025-08-14	Structure	Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group NS battery Vehicles taking 4.0 qt BU-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04892339BE Engine air filter 68247339AA Spark plug SP148183AD Battery BBH6F001AA

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Renegade 1.4L take?

4.0 qt of SAE 5W-40 API Certified Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Material Standard MS-12991 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Renegade have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 1.4L get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.