2021
Jeep Renegade

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Available trims

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  • Sport FWD *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $22,850
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Jeepster FWD *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $22,850
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Sport 4x4
    Starts at
    $24,965
    21 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Jeepster 4x4
    Starts at
    $24,965
    21 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Upland Edition 4x4 *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $24,965
    21 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Latitude FWD
    Starts at
    $26,115
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 80th Anniversary FWD
    Starts at
    $26,115
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Islander FWD *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $26,115
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Latitude 4x4
    Starts at
    $27,575
    21 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 80th Anniversary 4x4
    Starts at
    $27,575
    21 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Islander 4x4 *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $27,575
    21 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Trailhawk 4x4
    Starts at
    $30,025
    22 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited 4x4
    Starts at
    $30,025
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

More standard safety features
Five-seat subcompact SUV
2.4-liter four-cylinder engine standard
Turbo 1.3-liter four-cylinder available
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto standard
Off-road Trailhawk trim

The good & the bad

The good

On-road stability
Suspension refinement
Cabin quietness
Trailhawk’s off-road capability
Intuitive multimedia system

The bad

Hard plastics in cabin
Automatic transmission slow to kick down
Aluminum wheels not standard
Trailhawk doesn’t get automatic emergency braking
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Expert 2021 Jeep Renegade review

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What Is the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

The Jeep Renegade is a subcompact SUV with seating for five people. It comes standard with a 180-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. A 177-hp, turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder is also available. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are offered, and competitors include the Chevrolet Trax, Honda HR-V and Hyundai Kona. 

What’s New on the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

New standard active safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking (Trailhawk excluded), lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist and blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert. A 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system with satellite radio and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity is also standard. New 80th Anniversary, Jeepster and Islander editions add features and unique trim.  

What Features in the 2021 Jeep Renegade Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

  • Cruise control 
  • Heated side mirrors 
  • Dual-zone automatic air conditioning 
  • Push-button start

Available features include:

  • Panoramic moonroof 
  • Leather-trimmed seats 
  • Heated front seats
  • 8.4-inch touchscreen multimedia system with navigation 
  • Automatic high-beam headlights 
  • Adaptive cruise control

Should I Buy the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

The Renegade drives well and has a quiet cabin filled with clever design details. For anyone who’s serious about off-roading, the Trailhawk model is one of the most capable subcompact SUVs you can buy. We’ve found the nine-speed automatic transmission to be balky at times, so a test drive consisting of city, suburban and highway driving is recommended before purchasing.

2021 Jeep Renegade review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

The Jeep Renegade is a subcompact SUV with seating for five people. It comes standard with a 180-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. A 177-hp, turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder is also available. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are offered, and competitors include the Chevrolet Trax, Honda HR-V and Hyundai Kona. 

What’s New on the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

New standard active safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking (Trailhawk excluded), lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist and blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert. A 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system with satellite radio and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity is also standard. New 80th Anniversary, Jeepster and Islander editions add features and unique trim.  

What Features in the 2021 Jeep Renegade Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

  • Cruise control 
  • Heated side mirrors 
  • Dual-zone automatic air conditioning 
  • Push-button start

Available features include:

  • Panoramic moonroof 
  • Leather-trimmed seats 
  • Heated front seats
  • 8.4-inch touchscreen multimedia system with navigation 
  • Automatic high-beam headlights 
  • Adaptive cruise control

Should I Buy the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

The Renegade drives well and has a quiet cabin filled with clever design details. For anyone who’s serious about off-roading, the Trailhawk model is one of the most capable subcompact SUVs you can buy. We’ve found the nine-speed automatic transmission to be balky at times, so a test drive consisting of city, suburban and highway driving is recommended before purchasing.

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Safety review

Based on the 2021 Jeep Renegade base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
3/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
4/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
4/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.9%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.9%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles
Basic
3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
Dealer certification
125- Point Inspection
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Consumer reviews

79% of drivers recommend this car
4.2 / 5
Based on 29 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.0
Value 3.9
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.1

Most recent

  • By JEEP RENEGADE from JOLIET ILLINOIS
    Owns this car
    July 2, 2025

    ISSUE WITH SUNROOF CLOSING, NEW ONE PUT IN SAME PROBLEM.

    ISSUE WITH SUNROOF CLOSING, NEW ONE PUT IN SAME PROBLEM. IN COLD WEATHER SEVERAL DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK AT ALL. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THEY WERE FROZEN THE DEALERSHIP IS STILL NOT SURE WHY THIS HAPPENED. I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE IT WHEN THIS OCCURRED. JUST HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED - CAR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. I REALLY LOVED THIS CAR THE SUNROOF IS HUGE, MY FIRST NEW CAR, IT IS A LITTLE SMALL IN THE BACK SEAT FOR PASSENGERS BUT NICE, I LOVE HAVING A HATCH AND NO TRUNK TO MOVE THINGS IF I WANT. I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED A JEEP AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND OPEN FEEL OF THIS CAR. IT DOES VERY WELL ON THE HIGHWAY. THE REAL ISSUE I AM HAVING IS WITH CASTLE JEEP/ RAM IN NAPERVILLE,ILLINOIS COVRING THESE ISSUES WITH MY 100,000 MI WARRANTY.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Nana J
    Owns this car
    July 27, 2024

    I have a 2021 Jeep renegade that I bought in November

    I have a 2021 Jeep renegade that I bought in November 2023 for $24,000 and change. It had 4400 miles on it. Of course, at first, I loved it. The auto four-wheel-drive, the big screen navigation /stereo system. the fact that the back seats lay down. If you take the headrests off, they lay flat. Then I drove it for awhile and here is the lists of ‘add ons’ it should have. 1)The door pockets up front are just to small. 2) The center arm rest console could be bigger. 3) The dash is too deep. Jeeps dash should be shorter, like a truck. 4) The seats should have seat warmers (even my old Nissan Juke had seat warmers) 5) The hatchback has no interior light so in the dark, you need a flashlight to look for things, remove groceries etc. 6) There is space for a spare tire but since this edition came with ‘flat free’ tires (idk the actual name for them) that space could have been made larger for storage. 7) When the back seats are up, the storage behind them is very small and limited. I realize this is a smaller SUV but I expected a larger space back there. 8) I have almost 14,000 Miles on it now as of 7/27/2024. I do feel the transmission either slip or shift sometimes. 9) It took me over a month to learn that if the car is cold, it will not start unless your seat belt is buckled. That’s a fact. 10) It handled the very very well in the devastating ice storm that payed a 1/2 inch layer all over the Pacific Northwest last winter. That auto 4 wheel drive truly works! 11) I had to buy seat belt extensions for the back seats as It was difficult to engage the seat belts into the locking belt.. It sits deep into the seat and I have grandchildren who like to lock thier own belts in. They can be found for sale at most Auto Stores for around $20 each. I recommend you get them. That’s about it. Overall, I love my Jeep Renegade. I think the price is very high considering the items missing but overall, I am going this will last me a good 10-20 yrs…
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By T
    Used to own this car
    May 25, 2024

    The three years I had this car, I didn’t run into any

    The three years I had this car, I didn’t run into any major issues. The Uconnect radio that Chrysler uses could be better but other than that it was a C great suv to me!
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Barbara from Las Vegas, NV
    Owns this car
    January 14, 2024

    I would not recommend this vehicle

    My vehicle turned out to be a lemon. The dealership chapman dodge, did not help with the issues. Had to have 3 web upgrades in the first year. At one point my keys were locked in the car. Transmission slips, the sunroof has issues, the lane assist is not consistent, the reverse warning does not work.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Ed L from New Lenox Illinois
    Owns this car
    November 4, 2023

    Very reliable and comfortable!!

    I’ve bought 3 renegades,2019,2020 and currently have 2021, 70k miles on all 3 before trading in for another and never had any problems. Didn’t need to do brakes or tires at 70k! Very reliable . Love it!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Renegade Owner from St. Louis, MO
    Owns this car
    December 6, 2022

    Worst Car I've Ever Owned

    My wife and I bought a 2019 Jeep Renegade. It is the first vehicle either of us have ever purchased brand new and it is an absolute piece of trash. The thing is practically made from blind spots, the engine performance and gas mileage are pretty awful for a vehicle manufactured during the second decade of the 21st century, the 4-wheel drive is unreliable, and it is already starting to have serious mechanical issues (in spite of regular maintenance). If I were one of the engineers behind the Jeep Renegade, I would be embarrassed to put it on my resume.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By William from Olathe, KS
    Owns this car
    August 15, 2022

    good subcompact suv

    I have had my Renegade for a year now and have had no problems, I knew when I bought it that it is no muscle car but I don't mind. I love the outward visibility and the ease of parking. I haven't taken it off road and don't for sure know if I will but it has handled snow fairly well.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By B.C from Gobles Michigan
    Owns this car
    May 24, 2022

    Don't do it !

    I bought a 2021 Jeep Renegade Sport, nothing but problems, leaking head gasket, cracked windshield washer resivor, and wouldn't you know it both parts are on back order so who knows when or if they will ever come in, very slow acceleration, no power for sure, I don't think I will ever have another one, I have no idea how there are so many 5 star ratings for Renegades, cause they most definitely aren't even a 2 star vehicle, not at all reliable, definitely has a lot of problems, the engineers need to rethink this vehicle. Back to the drawing board folks!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Happy Owner from Roy, UT
    Owns this car
    April 5, 2022

    Great Car

    This is my second Jeep Renegade, I love it, it runs very well. The only thing I did not like it from my second Jeep was the odor of the new material. I had a headache from breathing that odor for a week. It gets better now. I recommend to everybody this Jeep Renegade.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Kimber from Ohio
    Owns this car
    April 4, 2022

    Danger!’nn

    I’ve had numerous issues. Most dangerous was this past weekend. My 2021 anniversary edition stopped completely on a major highway. I will ride in one again.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Don douglas from Gorham Maine
    Owns this car
    March 4, 2022

    Good little small suv

    Good solid vehicle, comfortable ride, good amount of room up front, handles well, good power from turbo. Dislike mileage average 17 miles to the gal. side pillars are in awkward place. Great in snow. I recommend. There are better designed suvs, this is quirky enough to stand out.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Nancy from Hulen, ky
    Owns this car
    June 9, 2021

    Nicest car I’ve owned.

    I live my new car! So pretty on the inside, has a back up camera and so many safety features. Love the outside color of the car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

The 2021 Jeep Renegade is available in 8 trim levels:

  • 80th Anniversary (2 styles)
  • Islander (2 styles)
  • Jeepster (2 styles)
  • Latitude (2 styles)
  • Limited (1 style)
  • Sport (2 styles)
  • Trailhawk (1 style)
  • Upland Edition (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

The 2021 Jeep Renegade offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

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Is the 2021 Jeep Renegade reliable?

The 2021 Jeep Renegade has an average reliability rating of 4.1 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2021 Jeep Renegade owners.

Is the 2021 Jeep Renegade a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2021 Jeep Renegade. 79.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.2 / 5
Based on 29 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 3.9
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.1

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