2021 Jeep Renegade problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (13) · Power Train (5) · Engine (5)
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Safety recalls (2)
Structure:body:bumpers 2024-12-10 · campaign 24V918000 · 2,135 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Seat Belts:front 2024-07-03 · campaign 24V510000 · 337,128 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (259)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-09-19 · 21-042-26 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. 1.5l transmission diagnosis service solution customers may experience one or more of the following: symptom: ● transmission warning light on and/or vehicle jerking. ● vehicle is not shifting correctly or has no traction. this service bulletin is to pro
Engine 2026-06-30 · S2609000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mis-machined engine block
Engine 2026-06-30 · 9100852 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when long block is received, inspection needs to be performed per sol s2609000010 before the repair begins. if the block machining is not complete according to information in sol, a new long block will need to be ordered.
Power Train 2026-06-30 · 21-042-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. 1.5l transmission diagnosis service solution customers may experience one or more of the following: symptom: ● transmission warning light on and/or vehicle jerking. ● vehicle is not shifting correctly or has no traction. this service bulletin is to pro
Power Train 2026-05-28 · 21-042-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. 1.5l transmission diagnosis service solution customers may experience one or more of the following: ● transmission warning light on and/or vehicle jerking. ● vehicle is not shifting correctly or has no traction this service bulletin is to provide a dia
Power Train 2026-05-06 · 08-204-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not applicable to vehicles built for us market. vehicle does not operate in electric mode and/or reverse gear is unavailable customers may experience one or more of the following: ● the vehicle does not operate in electric mode. ● reverse gear is not available.
Showing the 6 most recent of 259 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Electrical System · 10,000 mi“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 vehicle was also taken to another local dealer…”
2026-09-18 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:compressor“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 (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)…”
2026-07-28 · Unknown Or Other“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 only 6,084 miles. it currently h…”
2026-07-28 · Unknown Or Other“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 vehicle had only 6,084 miles. it cu…”
2026-07-18 · Engine“i was driving down the road and the car turns off. everything turns off, no lights, no nothing and it won't crank again. and then i had to call a wrecker truck and the oil was on top of the motor and back of the tailpipe. i couldn't even get it out of the road. i am so thankful my granddaughter was not in there and i'm glad i wasn't on the intersta…”
2026-05-23 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“the component that failed, or i think is failing is the forward collision warning thing on my car. if the component actually went off, i could have cause a multiple car crash depended on who was behind me while i was driving. it has been reproduced by multiple drivers based on my research. the vehicle component has been inspected by police, lemon l…”
2026-05-21 · Visibility/Wiper“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 occurs, the rear backup camera becomes unavailable or no…”
2026-04-24 · Steering“the car will all of a sudden have light started flashing and then it will stop going. …”
2026-03-29 · Unknown Or Other“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, t…”
2026-03-10 · Electrical System“radio screen completely back. including no rear backup camera.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.