Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2021 Jeep Renegade, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system26
- Unknown or other20
- Forward collision avoidance9
- Engine9
- Air bags7
- Power train6
- Lane departure4
- Steering4
- Service brakes3
- Seat belts3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 13 2021 Renegade vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 2 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2021 Jeep Renegade failed the safety check 1.12% of the time — 18% more often than the average 2021 passenger car (0.95%). Median odometer at inspection: 19,877 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2021
60,121 new Jeep Renegade cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2021; the largest markets were Italy (34,719), Spain (6,866), France (5,509).
- Average mass
- 1,519 kg
- Average CO₂
- 127 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 97 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 44% · Diesel 39% · Petrol/electric 18%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
13,474 Jeep Renegade cars first registered in Europe in 2021 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions use 7.8 l/100 km on the road against 6.6 in the WLTP test (+18%).
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5,463 | 7.8 | 6.6 | +18% |
| Diesel | 5,245 | 5.9 | 5.1 | +16% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 2,622 | 5.8 | 2.1 | +183% |
| Diesel van | 144 | 6.1 | 5.1 | +20% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2021 Jeep Renegade cars on Dutch roads are the 1.3 petrol (110 kW, 148 hp), 1.3 hybrid (132 kW, 177 hp) and 1.0 petrol (88 kW, 118 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 207 |
| 1.3 hybrid | 132 kW 177 hp | 131 |
| 1.0 petrol | 88 kW 118 hp | 114 |
| 1.3 hybrid | 96 kW 129 hp | 66 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
531 first registered in 2021 are on Dutch roads; 42% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €36,804.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde90
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld49
- Band onvoldoende profiel45
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm32
- Band beschadigd17
- Remschijf ernstig gecorrodeerd12
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht10
- Mistlicht voor onjuist afgesteld7
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,881 cars built in 2021 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 24 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
63 of these cars first registered in 2021 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 57,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
1 2021 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 0 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 22.8 % |
| 2021 Jeep Renegade SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | 17.9 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- 4 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 5 variants: combined 8.7–9.9 L/100 km (about 24–27 mpg US), CO₂ 204–231 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renegade · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.8 | 7.4 | 8.7 |
| Renegade 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.1 | 8.1 | 9.2 |
| Renegade · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.8 | 7.8 | 9.5 |
| Renegade 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.2 | 8.2 | 9.8 |
| Renegade 4X4 Trailhawk · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.8 | 8.7 | 9.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2021 Jeep Renegade.
| 2024747 10 Dec 2024 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, the wrong bumper backup lamp assembly may have been installed. As a result, the backup lamps may be the wrong colour when the vehi… |
| 2024390 3 Jul 2024 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the connector for the driver and/or passenger-front seat belt buckle sensor(s) could fail and cause the seat airbag(s) to deploy w… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jeep told its dealers about the 2021 Jeep Renegade: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010791 | "Various Models - Engine Valley Cap (Flywheel Side) - Oil Leakage - Service Solution Customers may experience the following: Oil leaks from the engine compartment, engine/transmission coupling. When the claimed fault is confirmed, replace the engine valley cap, according to the Repair Procedure" |
| 11010779 | "VP2R 7''/ 8.4'' - Radio SW USB update to 23.04.17.01 The customer may describe one or more of the following: Sporadically Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) setting is lost. Sporadically Rearview Camera (RVC) image is kept active in forward driving. (Valid for all markets except North America). Sporadically Wireless disconnects and reconnects while TomTom connected services are working (traffic info, weather) and a native navigation route is set while Wireless is streaming music. **This bulletin involves updating the software via USB to 23.04.17.01.** " |
| 11010506 | Turtle Icon Warning Lamp is Displayed on Cluster, No Electric Vehicle Operation or Reverse |
| 11007954 | Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub |
| 11006256 | "Power Folding Mirror Inoperative The power folding mirrors may intermittently not fold, or unfold. This bulletin involves replacing the power folding mirror/window switch assembly." |
| 11006241 | "Headlamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior head lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses." |
| 11005320 | "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre-authorization is required or pre-approval is required from the Regional Office; depending on market. This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels." |
| 11004839 | "Management Procedure for Customer Issues in Connected Services Customers may experience the following: Various Connected Services issues. The purpose of this informative Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is to support the Network on the following topics: Discern the different kinds of connected service issues (onboard / offboard). Support the customer in his journey to open a request via Customer Care. Address on the correct actions to properly manage a customer complaining about the received assistance." |
| 11003178 | Global Telematics Box Module (TBM) Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) Software Update from 4.34 to 4.36 Customers will not experience any symptoms. |
| 11002828 | "Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On " |
| 11002823 | "Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On " |
| 11002796 | "12V Battery Low Level Charge Notification On Customers Mobile Application Vehicle's 12V battery Low Level Charge notification on customers mobile application." |
| 11000992 | Checking Radio Software Level On A VP2 Radio |
| 11000824 | "GENERATOR Engine Prior to alternator/generator removal: 1. Inspect & check all electrical connections to the alternator a. 2-way connector containing field control circuit & alternator sense voltage circuit. b. Unplug & plug-in the 2-way connector for field & sense circuit. Verify the connection is tight & check for any bent pins in alternator connector or damage to female terminals in connector. c. Check Alternator B+ Stud connection to be sure nut is securing positive cable terminal properly (i.e. nut is clamping terminal & connection is tight). d. Check fuse between the alternator B+ stud |
| 10251875 | Radio Over The Air Update from QR39.82F to QR40.12 Software Version Customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from QR39.82F to QR40.12. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin Feb |
| 10251870 | Radio Over The Air Update from QR39.5 to QR40.11 Software Version Customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from QR39.5 to QR40.11. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin Feburary |
| 10251867 | Radio Over The Air Updating to QR40.12 Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone, when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from QR39.2 to QR40.11. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin February 19, 202 |
| 10251854 | Headlamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior head lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses. |
| 10251783 | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On |
| 10248941 | Radio Over The Air Update to Q339.3 to QR39.62 Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from Q339.3 to QR39.62. NOTE: The National launch for this FOTA update campaign is expected to be |
| 10248925 | Air Bag Warning Lamp Illumination Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) has been set: ? B0050-1D - Driver Front Buckle Switch - Out of Range (Active or Stored). ? B0050-13 - Driver Front Buckle Switch - Circuit open (Active or Stored). This bulletin involves replacing the inline seat connector. |
| 10248509 | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 10248049 | Radio Over The Air Updating to QR40.12 Software Version Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives 9No Internet9 connection message on phone, when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from QR39.7 to QR40.12. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin March 10, 2023. DISCUSSION: Vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada can now rec |
| 10248045 | Headlamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior head lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses (Fig. 1) . This bulletin is to communicate the procedure for head lamp condensation clearing. |
| 10248035 | Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs) have been set: ? **B1A7D-2F- Start Button-Signal Erratic** ? B1053-64 RFHM (KIN Communication) - Signal Plausibility Failure Customers may also experience: ? **Vehicle can not be switched off using the keyless button.** ? ?Service Passive Entry? light on cluster. ? Vehicle will not shut off with DTC B1053-64. ? Vehicle may not start with DTC B1053-64. This bull |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)