The 2021 Jeep Renegade has 2 safety recalls and 68 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (27 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints68filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints
2021 Jeep Renegade in an NHTSA crash test
Safety recalls
Structure › Body › Bumpers
NHTSA recall 24V918000 · Dec 10, 2024 · 2,135 vehicles
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.
Components: Structure › Body › Bumpers; Exterior lighting › Back up lights
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.
Components: Seat belts › Front; Air bags › Frontal
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA side barrier crash testNHTSA side pole crash test
2021 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD
Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
22.8%
Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No
2021 Jeep Renegade SUV FWD
Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
17.9%
Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Renegade 2WD
27mpg combined
City / highway
24 / 32 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel
Renegade 4WD
26mpg combined
City / highway
23 / 29 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel
Renegade 2WD
25mpg combined
City / highway
22 / 30 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel
Renegade 4WD
24mpg combined
City / highway
21 / 29 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel
Renegade Trailhawk 4WD
24mpg combined
City / highway
22 / 27 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Oct 15, 2024 · 10,000 milesElectrical system 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. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the U-Connect system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to another local dealer, Southfork Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (17725 South Fwy Manvel, TX 77578) for a second opinion. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Sep 12, 2026Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Compressor 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 OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jul 27, 2026Unknown or other 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 of purchase, the vehicle had only 6,084 miles. It currently has approximately 17,000 miles, meaning it has been driven only about 11,000 miles since I purchased it. Because I live in Orlando, more than 100 miles from the selling dealership, I relied heavily on the information they provided before making the trip. My salesperson, Jason Speed, supplied numerous photographs and even recorded a video…
Jul 27, 2026Unknown or other 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 purchase, the vehicle had only 6,084 miles. It currently has approximately 17,000 miles, meaning it has been driven only about 11,000 miles since I purchased it. Because I live in Orlando, more than 100 miles from the selling dealership, I relied heavily on the information they provided before making the trip. My salesperson, Jason Speed, supplied numerous photographs and even recorded a video…
May 1, 2026Engine 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 not in there And I'm glad I wasn't on the interstate cuz if I was that would have been bad
May 23, 2026Forward collision avoidance › Warnings 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 vehicle component has been inspected by police, lemon law firms and manufacturers and confirmed that it is an issue. No warning lamps or messages appeared, it came up multiple times randomly while I was driving, and has almost triggered every time. When I first opened the car it was fine, but I'd say about a year ago it showed up.
Jan 1, 2024Electrical system The infotainment/radio system in this 2021 Jeep Renegade has been malfunctioning for nearly two years. The dealership repeatedly states that no replacement parts are available and no repair can currently be performed. The system intermittently fails, freezes, reboots, or goes blank. When this occurs, the rear backup camera becomes unavailable or nonfunctional, creating a significant safety concern while reversing. The failure also makes it impossible to use the vehicleâs navigation system and disrupts the vehicleâs communication features, including hands-free cellular/Bluetooth functions. This ongoing unresolved recall affects safe operation of the vehicle, driver visibility while…
Sep 17, 2025Electrical system The car will all of a sudden have light started flashing and then it will stop going.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
