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BU platform

2015 Jeep Renegade — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Renegade 2.4L.

Engine 2.4LTransmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2015 Jeep Renegade 2.4L is built on the BU platform with a 2.4-liter engine and nine-speed automatic transmission, carrying EPA ratings of 22/30/25 mpg and requiring 5.5 quarts of 0W-20 API oil per service. As the first model year in the 2015–2023 production span, it accumulated 511 owner complaints—predominantly Power Train issues—across four recalls, a volume exceeded only by the 2017 peak of 559 reports. This positions the 2015 Renegade as a launch-year vehicle with documented mechanical concerns that rank among the highest in the model’s history, distinguishing it as a higher-complaint example before volumes tapered to 20 by 2023.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy22/30/25 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

Automatic 9-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	22 / 30 / 25 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent published road-test results.

8.6–9.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.60 sec — 2015 Latitude

160–180 hpHorsepower (as tested)

175–184 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2015	Latitude 2.4L I-4	8.60 sec	16.50 sec	160 hp	AWD
2015	Limited 2.4L I-4	8.80 sec	16.80 sec	180 hp	AWD
2015	Latitude 2.4L I-4	9.00 sec	16.90 sec	160 hp	AWD
2015	Latitude 2.4L I-4	9.10 sec	17.00 sec	160 hp	AWD
2015	Trailhawk 2.4L I-4	9.10 sec	17.00 sec	180 hp	AWD
2015	Trailhawk 2.4L I-4	9.20 sec	17.20 sec	180 hp	AWD
2017	Sport 2.4L I-4	9.00 sec	16.80 sec	180 hp	AWD
2017	Deserthawk Trail Rated 2.4L I-4	10.30 sec	17.90 sec	180 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 0W-20 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	6.8
Engine Oil	SAE 0W · API · MS-6395 · SAE grade
Engine Oil Capacity	5.5 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
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.504-0.616 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	5220-6380 ohms

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 Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced. · If your bolt has the short head, use the following torque specifications:

1	25 ft. lbs.	25 ft. lbs
2	54 ft. lbs.	54 ft. lbs
3	54 ft. lbs.	54 ft. lbs
4	90 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.; If your bolt has the long head, use the following torque specifications:; The front two cylinder head bolts require washers to be installed with the beveled edge facing up. Do not reuse old bolts. Lubricate bolts with clean engine oil	90 degrees
1	45 ft. lbs.	45 ft. lbs
2	45 ft. lbs.	45 ft. lbs
3	90 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.	90 degrees

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.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

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) · Spark Plugs (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.

As the launch year of the Renegade, the 2015 model carries the heaviest early-generation burden: 511 federal complaints, 4 recalls, and—uniquely across the entire 2015–2023 run—the only open investigation, alongside the generation's highest TSB count at 402. Complaint volumes remained elevated through 2018 (ranging from 428 to 559) before a sharp decline in 2019, suggesting the early years share a common set of unresolved issues rather than problems isolated to the maiden model. The 2015's top complaint areas—Power Train (92), Engine (74), Unknown/Other (43), and Electrical (36)—mirror what you'd expect from a first-year powertrain calibration and component maturation struggle, though the data doesn't specify root causes. The 8 crash complaints and 8 fire complaints are notable and warrant a pre-purchase inspection focused on powertrain and electrical systems. Given that 2016 cut recalls in half and complaints dropped while TSBs remained high (355), the 2015 sits at the peak of the generation's risk arc; if you're set on a Renegade of this vintage, a 2016 or later offers a measurably cleaner federal record for comparable money.

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 5.5 qt BU-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04892339BE Engine air filter 68247339AA Spark plug SP148183AD Battery BBH6F001AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Renegade 2.4L take?

5.5 qt of SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade., 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 2.4L get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined mpg.