Worst 2021 Jeep Renegade Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Airbags
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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 Faults | 24 | — | 1 | 935 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 7 | 2 | — | 53,980 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 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 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Steering Assist | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Jeep Renegade
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~339,263 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 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.
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2021 Jeep Renegade — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2021 Jeep Renegade reliable?
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Does the 2021 Jeep Renegade have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Renegade reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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