2021 Jeep Renegade Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Renegade years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Jeep Renegade. That ranks 6th out of 9 Renegade model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (26 complaints, 39%), typically at around 935 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 67owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Jeep Renegade problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | 39% | 935 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 20 | 30% | 220 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 13% | 300 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 10% | 53,981 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 9% | 100 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 6% | 300 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 6% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 1,650 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 36,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Jeep Renegade recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body:bumpers; exterior lighting:back up lights
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade vehicles. The incorrect bumper reverse light assembly may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The incorrect reverse lights may have reduced visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the bumper reverse light assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D7B.
Seat belts:front; air bags:frontal
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The A/C compressor has stopped working in this vehicle (2021 Jeep Renegade) with 74,000 miles on it. There was no warning. The heat index in [XXX] has been over 100 consistently for the last few months and it is dangerous to be without air conditioning. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM…
I am writing to respectfully request goodwill assistance regarding a significant sunroof failure on my 2021 Jeep Renegade 80th Anniversary Edition (VIN: [XXX]). I purchased this vehicle as a Certified Pre-Owned Jeep from Ferman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Wesley Chapel on XXX. At the time of…
I am writing to respectfully request goodwill assistance regarding a significant sunroof failure on my 2021 Jeep Renegade 80th Anniversary Edition (VIN: [XXX]). I purchased this vehicle as a Certified Pre-Owned Jeep from Ferman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Wesley Chapel on June 1, 2024. At the time…
I was driving down the road and the car turns off. Everything turns off, no lights, no nothing and it won't crank again. And then I had to call a wrecker truck and the oil was on top of the motor and back of the tailpipe. I couldn't even get it out of the road. I am so thankful my granddaughter was…
The component that failed, or I think is failing is the forward collision warning thing on my car. If the component actually went off, I could have cause a multiple car crash depended on who was behind me while I was driving. It has been reproduced by multiple drivers based on my research. The…
Other Jeep Renegade years
← 2020 Renegade · 2022 Renegade →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Renegade | 20 | 2 |
| 2022 Renegade | 26 | 2 |
| 2021 | 67 | 2 |
| 2020 Renegade | 62 | 3 |
| 2019 Renegade | 79 | 4 |
| 2018 Renegade | 443 | 2 |
| 2017 Renegade | 566 | 3 |
| 2016 Renegade | 431 | 1 |
| 2015 Renegade | 512 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Renegade?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 26 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Jeep Renegade?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Jeep Renegade a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Renegade model years, the 2021 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.