2021 Jeep Renegade
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 68
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2021: 68 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 512 |
| 2016 | 431 |
| 2017 | 566 |
| 2018 | 444 |
| 2019 | 79 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 68 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 20 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
40% · 27 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, several messages were displayed. The contact stated that " Warning. Imminent Engine Failure", " Warning. Side and Front Impacts", " Warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-31
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or while shifted into reverse, the center display failed to display an image.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-26
On Sunday 1/17/21, my daughter's husband leased a car from the dealer listed above. He leased a 2021 fully loaded Jeep Renegade after only two days of having the car, we got the warning on the dash that said "Stereo system unavailable".
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-08
Forward collision avoidance
16% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Engine
13% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-18
Air bags
10% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On [XXX] my 2021 Jeep Renegade 4x4 VIN [XXX] was struck from the rear by another vehicle. My vehicle was stopped at a traffic light in Columbus, Ohio. My vehicles air bags did not deploy. The other vehicles air bags did deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-06
Power train
9% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-08-27Air bags, seat belts24V510000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2025-01-30Exterior lighting, structure24V918000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade vehicles. The incorrect bumper reverse light assembly may have been installed.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Jeep Renegade — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V510000 · Air bags, seat belts
- Recall 24V918000 · Exterior lighting, structure
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2021 Jeep Renegade reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Jeep Renegade is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Renegade?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Renegade have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.