2021 Jeep Renegade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Jeep Renegade. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (26), Unknown Or Other (20), Engine (9).
Key takeaways
- 67 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | 39% |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 30% |
| Engine | 9 | 13% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 10% |
| Power Train | 6 | 9% |
| Steering | 4 | 6% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Jeep Renegade SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| 2021 Jeep Renegade SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Visibility - filed 2026-09-18
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 dangerous to be without air conditioning. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (F...
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 from Ferman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Wesley Chapel on XXX. At the time of purchase, the vehicle had on...
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 from Ferman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Wesley Chapel on June 1, 2024. At the time of purchase, the vehic...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.