Worst 2021 Jeep Renegade Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Jeep Renegade.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 | — | 1 | 935 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | — | — | 220 mi | |
| ENGINE | 8 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 2 | — | 53,980 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 5 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 3 | 1 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | — | — | 260 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | 1 | 1,650 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST | 1 | 1 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 | — | — | 36,000 mi |
Recalls for 2021 Jeep Renegade
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~678,526 vehicles.
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."
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."
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.
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.
Other Jeep Renegade Years
Wider context: See the full Jeep Renegade reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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