KnownCarProblems2021 Jeep Renegade Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Jeep Renegade, most often about the electrical (39% of complaints). It is 6th of 9 Renegade model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2021 Jeep Renegade problems
Electrical
26 complaints · 39%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. Low fuel" and other unknown warning messages were displayed. Additionally, the radio became…
Other or unspecified
20 complaints · 30%Driver assistance
11 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control.
The contact owned a 2021 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH around a curve, the steering wheel went straight, and she attempted to correct it. The lane departure warning with lane keep assist engaged and began to beep and took control of the vehicle. The vehicle fishtailed…
Engine
10 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
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. Low fuel" and other unknown warning messages were displayed. Additionally, the radio became…
Air bags
7 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the airbag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front driver's airbag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was…
The contact owned a 2021 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 25 MPH when another vehicle crashed into the rear at an unknown high rate of speed. The passenger side bumper edge was damaged as well as the rear passenger side door. The contact vehicle was propelled 6 meters forward as a…
Transmission
6 complaints · 9%Steering
4 complaints · 6%The contact owned a 2021 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH around a curve, the steering wheel went straight, and she attempted to correct it. The lane departure warning with lane keep assist engaged and began to beep and took control of the vehicle. The vehicle fishtailed…
Brakes
3 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Jeep Renegade recalls
Body and structure: bumpers
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Seat belts: front
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2021 Jeep Renegade
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Renegade?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (26 complaints); other or unspecified (20 complaints); driver assistance (11 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Renegade have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 10, 2024 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Jeep Renegade?
- It is 6th of 9 Renegade model years by number of complaints, with 67 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.