Reliable Auto DB

2021 Jeep Renegade reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2021 Jeep Renegade has 67 complaints with NHTSA after 6 years, or 8 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Renegade years here — under the median of the other years, which is 29. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Backup lights and Frontal.

2015 Jeep Renegade
Photo by Harvey Bold, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0
Complaints

67

Per year

8

Recalls

2

Years on the road

6

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (26 of 67), then Engine (9) and Forward collision avoidance (9). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2020 and 2022

The 2020 Renegade has 62 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2022 has 26 complaints, 6 per year. The 2021 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2021 Jeep Renegade. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall exterior lighting, backup lights 2024-12-10 · NHTSA campaign 24V918000
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."
Remedy 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.
Recall air bags, frontal 2024-07-03 · NHTSA campaign 24V510000
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.
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (67 total)

Electrical system
26
Engine
9
Forward collision avoidance
9
Air bags
7
Powertrain
6
Lane departure
4
Steering
4
Seat belts
3
Service brakes
3
Back-over prevention
2
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Speed control
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting
1
Structure
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The A/C compressor has stopped working in this vehicle (2021 Jeep Renegade) with 74,000 miles on it. There was no warning. The heat index in [XXX] has been over 100 consistently for the last few months and it is…"
    Visibility · filed 2026-09-18
  • "I am writing to respectfully request goodwill assistance regarding a significant sunroof failure on my 2021 Jeep Renegade 80th Anniversary Edition (VIN: [XXX]). I purchased this vehicle as a Certified Pre-Owned Jeep…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-07-28
  • "I am writing to respectfully request goodwill assistance regarding a significant sunroof failure on my 2021 Jeep Renegade 80th Anniversary Edition (VIN: [XXX]). I purchased this vehicle as a Certified Pre-Owned Jeep…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-07-28
  • "I was driving down the road and the car turns off. Everything turns off, no lights, no nothing and it won't crank again. And then I had to call a wrecker truck and the oil was on top of the motor and back of the…"
    Engine · filed 2026-07-18
  • "The component that failed, or I think is failing is the forward collision warning thing on my car. If the component actually went off, I could have cause a multiple car crash depended on who was behind me while I was…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-05-23

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2021 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 3 stars
2021 Jeep Renegade SUV FWD 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Renegade two-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 22 30 25 MPG $2600
Renegade two-wheel drive 1.3L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed Front-wheel drive 24 32 27 MPG $2400
Renegade four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 21 29 24 MPG $2700
Renegade four-wheel drive 1.3L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 23 29 26 MPG $2500
Renegade Trailhawk four-wheel drive 1.3L, 4-cyl Automatic 9-speed All-wheel drive 22 27 24 MPG $2700

Specs and fitment

BU generation, 2015–2023
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (1.3L turbo and 2.4L); 5W-40 (1.6L diesel where equipped) , 4.8 qt capacity
Tire size 215/60R17 to 225/55R18 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 18V731000. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure. A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB2.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Jeep Renegade reliable?

The 2021 Jeep Renegade has 67 complaints with NHTSA after 6 years, or 8 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Renegade years here — under the median of the other years, which is 29. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Backup lights and Frontal.

What are common problems with a 2021 Jeep Renegade?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (26 of 67), then Engine (9) and Forward collision avoidance (9). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2021 Jeep Renegade more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2020 Renegade has 62 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2022 has 26 complaints, 6 per year. The 2021 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

Has the 2021 Jeep Renegade been recalled?

The 2021 Jeep Renegade has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

Owners have filed 67 complaints about the 2021 Jeep Renegade with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2021 Jeep Renegade get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2021 Jeep Renegade is 25.2 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Renegade take?

Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner’s manual.

What generation is the 2018 Jeep Renegade?

BU generation (2015-2023) for the US Renegade years this site tracks.

What tire sizes does a Jeep Renegade use?

Common US fits run about 215/60R17 to 225/55R18 depending on trim.