2021 Jeep Renegade: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Renegade years.
67 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 Renegade?The 2021 Jeep Renegade has 67 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Jeep Renegade vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Renegade years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the Renegade?
Across the 9 Renegade model years we track, complaint volume runs from 20 (2023) to 564 (2017). With 67 complaints, the 2021 Renegade sits below the model's median of 79.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2021 Renegade
air bags:frontal
Campaign 24V510000Chrysler (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.
exterior lighting:back up lights
Campaign 24V918000Chrysler (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."
What owners say across generations
Mixed to negative sentiment overall, heavily dependent on model year and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Renegade. See the full Renegade owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Renegade listings typically run $12,749–$17,195 across 2015 to 2023 model years.
Other Renegade model years
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