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2021 Jeep Renegade Research

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2 Recalls
60 Complaints
4★ Safety Rating
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2021

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (2)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Jeep Renegade. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

2021 Model Year (2 recalls)

Campaign #24V510000 03/07/2024
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: 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.

Campaign #24V918000 10/12/2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

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."

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 crash.

Fix: 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.

💬 Consumer Complaints (60)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Jeep Renegade owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11
AIR BAGS 3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2
ENGINE 2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE 2
POWER TRAIN 2
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 2
LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2
2021 model • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • 02/01/2026

The infotainment system in my 2021 Jeep Renegade has failed and was diagnosed by an authorized Jeep dealership as an infotainment (info center) failure. The display frequently blacks out, shows lines, and becomes distorted, preventing access to essential vehicle controls including navigation, climate control, and radio functions. More critically, the backup camera randomly activates while the vehicle is in drive,…

2021 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • 03/05/2026

Radio screen completely back. Including no rear backup camera.

2021 model • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • 02/07/2026

The fuel line was rubbing against another pipe between the engine and firewall, causing it to leak, spraying gas all over the engine including the exhaust. In my opinion if this hadn’t happened in traffic where you could smell it but on the interstate I hate to think what may have happened. I’ve looked on the jeep renegade forums and…

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