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2021 Jeep Renegade

Gas

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

RecallsNHTSA campaigns2

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA66

Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★

Fuel economybest combined, EPA27 mpg

2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

The 2021 Jeep Renegade is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Renegade 2WD, is EPA-rated at 27 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 66 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
Renegade 2WD	Gas	FWD	1.3L 4-cyl turbo	24	32	27	$2,300
Renegade 4WD	Gas	AWD	1.3L 4-cyl turbo	23	29	26	$2,400
Renegade 2WD	Gas	FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	22	30	25	$2,500
Renegade 4WD	Gas	AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	21	29	24	$2,600
Renegade Trailhawk 4WD	Gas	AWD	1.3L 4-cyl turbo	22	27	24	$2,600

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43121, 43398, 43122, 43131, 43162.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Exterior Lighting

D7B

2,135 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (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."RiskThe 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.FixDealers 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.

NHTSA campaign 24V918000reported Dec 10, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Air Bags

82B

337,128 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers 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.

NHTSA campaign 24V510000reported Jul 3, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

66complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 2 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2021: 7 · 2022: 10 · 2023: 7 · 2024: 10 · 2025: 20 · 2026: 12

Most-cited components

Electrical System26

Unspecified20

Forward Collision Avoidance11

Engine9

Air Bags7

Power Train6

What owners describe

“The contact owned a 2021 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the transmission erroneously shifted into the neutral, causing the vehicle to abruptly decelerate. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, but no service was performed, and the cause of the failure was not yet d…”Jun 20, 2024 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

“The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a tire replacement appointment, the contact was informed that twenty of the lug bolts had become swollen. The contact was informed that the lug bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer w…”Jun 20, 2024 · Wheels · NHTSA owner report

“I submitted a report about this vehicle on December 4, 2023 (11558276) because the mechanic thought the computer chip failed on this vehicle that had less than 25,000 miles. After waiting 6 weeks for a new chip, the mechanic test drove the car and experienced the same problem. He took the front bumper off and discovere…”Jan 28, 2024 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★☆☆	23%
SUV FWD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	18%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Renegade model years

2023 Jeep Renegade

2 recalls · 20 complaints

2022 Jeep Renegade

2 recalls · 26 complaints

2020 Jeep Renegade

3 recalls · 62 complaints

2019 Jeep Renegade

4 recalls · 79 complaints

2018 Jeep Renegade

2 recalls · 441 complaints

2017 Jeep Renegade

3 recalls · 564 complaints

2016 Jeep Renegade

1 recalls · 429 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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