2021 Jeep Renegade electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed May 21, 2026TXElectrical SystemOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   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 nonfunctional, creating a significant safety concern while reversing. The failure also makes it impossible to use the vehicle’s…

   NHTSA complaint #11739261 · source
2. Filed Nov 21, 2025UTElectrical System

   Uconnect screen shows shows ghost images, intermittent white and black vertical lines and fades to black after starting the vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint #11700709 · source
3. Filed Jun 26, 2025VAElectrical System

   Screen display does not work. Very pervasive for these vehicles. Does not allow for using the backup camera..safety issue...also affects hands free phone requirements

   NHTSA complaint #11669417 · source
4. Filed Apr 26, 2025NYElectrical System

   The radio screen is not working properly, it has lines going through it and goes blank which renders the navigation system and backup camera useless. The other components to the radio as well as temperature control is useless due to this issue as well. Please recall since many jeep renegade customers experience this same issue and we need this to be recalled.

   NHTSA complaint #11656981 · source
5. Filed Apr 3, 2025IAElectrical System

   The digital display control screen fades in and out randomly and without warning and at times it just goes black to just reappear as random as it dissipates. It started doing this in February 2025 a couple times a week and as time has went on the incidences have increased to daily. (as of writing this, 4/3/25) Numerous times, the screen fades out during backing up while I'm using the back-up camera. Almost every setting is within this display system so virtually everything…

   NHTSA complaint #11652686 · source
6. Filed Mar 2, 2025MOElectrical System

   The radio screen has failed, it sometimes comes on, then goes black. Not allowing the backup camera to be accessed or any of the climate features or hands free features. UNKNOWN to other questions.

   NHTSA complaint #11645868 · source
7. Filed Feb 18, 2025OHElectrical SystemOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   Uconnect system/radio screen visually not working appropriately. Gets glitchy lines and will go black. Flip upside down. And blurr together. Screen will respond to touch even when not visually able to see anything. This will happen at random even when using back up cameras which is dangerous will go completely black when trying to use screen in any way. No damage to screen. Car is 2021 should not be having issues with screen already this is a safety hazard especially because…

   NHTSA complaint #11643471 · source
8. Filed Feb 17, 2025INElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   The screen for the control panel is going out. I have researched online and at least 100 other people are having the same issue. This screen plays a big part in the safety features available on the vehicle. I believe that Jeep should look further into this issue. If it were one or two vehicles, yes, that's isolated. The fact remains s that is an issue that begins at the factory.

   NHTSA complaint #11643256 · source
9. Filed Jan 28, 2025AZElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

   Driving my jeep to work and a bunch of warning lights come on - air bag, power steering, camera, front collision detection, abs system, parking brake, etc. I also lose power steering. Mechanic cannot find cause and all modules appear to be working - codes clear and return after about 30 miles of driving. Car isn't safe to drive and has been in the shop for 11 weeks with no answers. It is about to come back to sit in my driveway - and I will have to continue to make payments…

   NHTSA complaint #11639173 · source
10. Filed Jan 11, 2025FLElectrical System

    The touchscreen stopped working. I cant change monitor the temperature of the car, use the back up sensor and other things.

    NHTSA complaint #11635434 · source
11. Filed Sep 21, 2024TXElectrical System

    The UConnect screen has not worked properly on the vehicle since September 2023. Initially the screen would be black or have lines through it when the temperature outside the vehicle was above 80 degrees and during daytime hours. Now the screen is black at all times. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The screen is the only way to control numerous functions including the radio, climate control, backup camera, speaker settings throughout the vehicle, and…

    NHTSA complaint #11615732 · source
12. Filed Aug 6, 2024NYAirbagsElectrical SystemEngine

    Service air bag light has been on about 2 weeks. Tried to unlock car with key fob today. 8/6/2024. Wouldn't work so I replaced the fob battery. Nothing will work on car now. Won't start, can't manually unlock back doors.Couldn't get it in neutral to get on flatbed tow truck. Dealership said it'll be at least 2days before they can look at it. Said there's a recall but no remedy/ parts to be able to fix. Now I have no transportation. And they have no loner car to give me.…

    NHTSA complaint #11606802 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology