Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Jeep Renegade
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Jeep Renegade has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 68 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V918000 Reduced Visibility of Reverse Lights/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V510000 Front Seat Air Bag May Not Deploy As Intended NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 27 complaints
- Unknown or Other 20 complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 9 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
Of the 68 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 68 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Jeep Renegade exhibits moderate reliability concerns, with recalls affecting safety features and several owner complaints highlighting frequent electrical system issues, aligning with an average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 20,000–50,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| engine | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| power train | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,800 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- change oil every 10,000 miles
- replace air filter annually
- rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- inspect brake system every 20,000 miles
- check and refill fluids every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- flickering dashboard lights
- unusual engine sounds
- gear shift delays
- braking inconsistencies
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Jeep Renegade at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.