2021 Jeep Renegade: common problems and reliability

The 2021 Jeep Renegade has 63 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and forward collision avoidance. Owners most often flag poor reliability / major component failures: very frequent complaints encompassing engines (2.4l oil consumption, piston ring failures), transmissions (9-speed automatic failures, jerky shifting, "reprogramming" required), and electrical systems (module failures, battery issues). frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2021 model year

63
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
3
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Jeep Renegade vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2021 a good year for the Renegade?

Across the 5 Renegade model years we track, complaint volume runs from 23 (2022) to 439 (2018). With 63 complaints, the 2021 Renegade sits about the same asthe model's median of 63.

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

electrical system
26
forward collision avoidance
9
engine
8
air bags
7
power train
6

Recalls affecting the 2021 Renegade

air bags:frontal

Campaign 24V510000

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 c

exterior lighting:back up lights

Campaign 24V918000

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 M

What owners say across generations

Mixed to negative sentiment overall, heavily dependent on model year and powertrain. The vehicle is praised by a subset of owners for its unique, quirky styling, surprisingly spacious interior for its compact footprint, good headroom,…

  • Poor reliability / major component failures: very frequent complaints encompassing engines (2.4L oil consumption, piston ring failures), transmissions (9-speed automatic failures, jerky shifting, "reprogramming" required), and electrical systems (module failures, battery issues). Frequency: very frequent.
  • Underpowered, unrefined engines: sluggish acceleration, excessive engine noise when stressed, turbo lag (1.3L/1.4L), lack of passing power. The 2.4L is specifically criticized. Frequency: very frequent.

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 $11,976–$18,813 across 2015 to 2023 model years.

Other Renegade model years

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