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2021 Jeep Renegade

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Renegade.

The 2021 Jeep Renegade is a model year within the nameplate's 2015–2023 production run, specified with a 4.8-quart engine oil capacity using 0W-30 viscosity. Its reliability profile for the year shows 63 total owner complaints, with the electrical system as the dominant area and two recalls on file. That figure places it well below the model's 2017 peak of 559 complaints, yet it remains noticeably higher than the 20 complaints recorded for 2023, the cleanest year in the dataset. For researchers, the 2021 model year represents a middling chapter in the Renegade's reliability history—not the high-water mark of issues, but also not the point at which they were fully resolved.

Model year2025 2023 2022 2021 2020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-30OEM · verified

Lug nut torque89.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Only use AGM VRLA Battery vented to the outside of the vehicle. 48 · NS CCA battery, OE oil filter 68439517AA. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI Only use AGM VRLA Battery vented to the outside of the vehicle. 48 · NS CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Tire size235/45R19 95HOEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	68439517AA alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter	68377763AA alt 68247339AA
Spark plug	SP148183AD alt 68644215AA
Battery	68439977AA alt 68256559AA
Front wiper blades	68390432AA alt 68418162AA
Serpentine belt	68414862AB alt 04861997AA
Thermostat	05047264AB alt 68498366AA
Cabin air filter	68535620AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	166.9 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	65.7 in
Wheelbase	101.2 in
Curb weight	3190 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Renegade of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.6–10.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.60 sec — 2015 Latitude

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2019	Trailhawk 1.3L Turbo I-4	8.90 sec	17.00 sec	177 hp	AWD
2019	Limited 1.3L Turbo I-4	9.00 sec	17.10 sec	177 hp	AWD
2019	Limited 1.3L Turbo I-4	9.30 sec	17.30 sec	177 hp	AWD
2017	Sport 2.4L I-4	9.00 sec	16.80 sec	180 hp	AWD
2017	Deserthawk Trail Rated 2.4L I-4	10.30 sec	17.90 sec	180 hp	AWD
2015	Latitude 2.4L I-4	8.60 sec	16.50 sec	160 hp	AWD
2015	Sport 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.70 sec	16.40 sec	160 hp	AWD
2015	Limited 2.4L I-4	8.80 sec	16.80 sec	180 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 0W-30 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-90 in the differential, Dot 4 · DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF · 75W-85
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	948TE
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.3 qt
Brake Fluid	Dot 4 · DOT 3 · DOT 4
Brake Fluid	Dot 4 · DOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	Synthetic · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	0.63 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	6.67 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	6.67 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	5.91 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7.14 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Instructions	Use new bolts only.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	13.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	37.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	Use new fasteners: 21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Differential Fill Plug	Final Drive: 26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	Final Drive: 26.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	89.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	C633/C635: Drain: 30.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Mopar
Spark Plug Gap	0.026 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Mopar
Spark Plug Gap	0.026 in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	0.9 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	PS-D1
Oil Capacity	4.4 oz
Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	1.0 lbs
Oil Group	PAG

Service checks

Engine Oil Pressure	4.0 minimum psi @ Curb idle speed. psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	25.0-80.0 psi @ 3,000 rpm's rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 20.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 26.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 122.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 67.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque	6.7
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: .953; Rear: .394
Maximum Rotor Runout	Measured with

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 65°

7.14 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 170°

15 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

37.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 68°

37 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 12.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: do not use torque wrench for this step. 158°-162°

7 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Do not use a torque wrench: 90°, Step 3: Do not use a torque wrench: 90°

22 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn without a torque wrench: 90°, Step 3: Turn without a torque wrench: 90°

22 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 12.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 158.0-162.0° without using a torque wrench.

7 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3.66 ft. lbs., Step 2: 12.0

3.66 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 12.0

3.7 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

M8 Bolts

9 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

11.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: Do not use a torque wrench: 45°

11 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

At 10,000 mi	Underbody (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
At 20,000 mi	Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Underbody (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 50,000 mi	Battery (replace)
Every 75,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (replace)
Every 80,000 mi	Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2021 Jeep Renegade sits near the low‑point of the generation’s complaint curve, with only 63 federal complaints—far fewer than the 511 reported in 2015 and the 559 peak in 2017, and comparable to the 62 complaints logged in 2020. Recall activity also tapers, dropping to just 2 recalls in 2021 after a modest rise to 4 in 2019 and remaining steady at 2 through 2023. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) continue a downward trend, falling from 402 in 2015 to 258 in 2021, indicating fewer manufacturer‑issued fixes as the model matures. The most common issue in 2021 is the Electrical System (12 complaints), but the data does not specify a root cause, and crash‑related complaints are limited to three, with a single fire complaint. Overall, the 2021 model reflects a stabilized, lower‑risk year within the generation, making it a comparatively safe choice for a used purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

258

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20’21’22 ’23

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 63 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System12

Unknown Or Other11

Air Bags3

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper2

Fuel/Propulsion System2

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2

Engine2

Electrical System,Air Bags,Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V510000Air Bags:FrontalReported 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… Remedy: 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…

24V918000Exterior Lighting:Back Up LightsReported 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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 258 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
21-042-26 REV. A	2026-06-30	Power Train	Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. 1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service…
9100852	2026-06-30	Engine	When long block is received, inspection needs to be performed per SOL S2609000010 before…
S2609000010	2026-06-30	Engine	Mis-Machined Engine Block
21-042-26	2026-05-28	Power Train	Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. 1.5L Transmission Diagnosis Service…
08-204-26	2026-05-06	Electrical System	Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Vehicle Does Not Operate In Electric Mode…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group O battery Vehicles taking 4.8 qt Engine oil filter 68439517AA Engine air filter 68377763AA Spark plug SP148183AD Battery 68439977AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 Renegade take?

4.8 qt of Mopar 0W-30 Synthetic, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Renegade have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

2021 Jeep Renegade

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Full specifications

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Performance & power Independent road tests

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Owner how-tos

Common procedures

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

Related vehicles

Other years

Frequently asked