Model year guide

2021 Jeep Renegade

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Jeep Renegade is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.

2021 Jeep Renegade — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2021 Jeep Renegade at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints63
Combined24–27 mpg
Typical price$28,225

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 Jeep Renegade recalls 2

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #24V510000 · 03/07/2024

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.

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.

Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights NHTSA Campaign #24V918000 · 10/12/2024

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."

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2021 Jeep Renegade common problems

Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Back Over Prevention
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2021 Jeep Renegade MPG & running costs

Combined24–27 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,680

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2021 Jeep Renegade worth?

Low
$25,014
Typical price
$28,225
High
$34,955

From 7 comparable 2021 Jeep Renegade listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Jeep Renegade costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,400
Depreciation (5 yrs)$12,500
Total$25,900
Per mile$0.35

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($28,225) with the same model 5 model-years older ($15,706), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2021 Jeep Renegade trims & engines on record

Trims
Latitude · Limited
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl 180 hp · 1.3L 4-cyl 177 hp

2021 Jeep Renegade vehicles on record

Other Jeep Renegade model years

2021 Jeep Renegade — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Jeep Renegade have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Renegade. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, forward collision avoidance, fuel/propulsion system.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Jeep Renegade get?

The 2021 Jeep Renegade has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

How much is a 2021 Jeep Renegade worth?

Comparable 2021 Jeep Renegade listings run roughly $25,014–$34,955, typically around $28,225 (from 7 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.