repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: back up lights
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…
2021 Jeep RenegadeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 68 owner complaints about the 2021 Jeep Renegade, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-510 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Jeep Renegade has problems
68 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
27Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Forward collision avoidance
9Engine
7Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
4Steering
4Lane departure
3Seat belts
3Service brakes
1410 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 27 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 2 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 14 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 Jeep Renegade recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Renegade year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Renegade median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Jeep Renegade safety ratings
2021 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (22.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Renegade owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or while shifted into reverse, the center display failed to display an image. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the U-Connect system needed to be replaced.…
The infotainment/radio system in this 2021 Jeep Renegade has been malfunctioning for nearly two years. The dealership repeatedly states that no replacement parts are available and no repair can currently be performed. The system intermittently fails, freezes, reboots, or goes blank. When this…
Uconnect screen shows shows ghost images, intermittent white and black vertical lines and fades to black after starting the vehicle.
Own a 2021 Renegade?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.