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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems, complaints & recalls

Far more Within ±30% year on year

NHTSA has received 450 owner complaints about the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, or 94.0 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical (complaint index 2.33, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #83 of 92 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Jeep models its rate is 41% higher; against other Midsize SUVs it is 79% higher.

Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count

Complaints filed between 2022-02-24 and 2026-10-12. Median delay from incident to filing: 10 days.

450Complaints
94.0Complaints per year on the road
2.33Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
13Recalls · ⚠ 1
3.8%Share involving a crash or fire
153Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2021) drew 86.0 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 154.7 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 81 complaints, 10% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.

The most common problem area is Electrical (33.6% of complaints), followed by Engine (16.9%) and Transmission / powertrain (9.6%). Electrical complaints are 2.1 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 17 reports (3.8%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 9 injuries and 0 deaths.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 39 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (59% of incidents). In the last 12 months 153 new complaints were filed, versus 171 in the 12 months before — down 11%.

NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for this model year, 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. 2 NHTSA investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures” (recall query, opened 2025-12-11, still open).

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles2.33
  • vs. other Jeep models1.41
  • vs. other 2022 models2.39
  • vs. other Midsize SUVs1.79
  • Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (81)1.1
  • #83 of 92 · 2022Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

  • 201897.3 per year2.41
  • 201947.5 per year1.18
  • 202035.3 per year0.87
  • 202186.0 per year2.13
  • 202294.0 per year2.33
  • 2023154.7 per year3.83
  • 2024112.2 per year2.78
  • 202564.3 per year1.59
  • 202650.0 per year1.24

Jeep Grand Cherokee problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

  • Electrical151 · 33.6% · 2.14×
  • Engine76 · 16.9% · 0.76×
  • Transmission / powertrain43 · 9.6% · 0.82×
  • Driver-assist systems33 · 7.3% · 1.27×
  • Steering32 · 7.1% · 1.11×
  • Wheels, tires & suspension21 · 4.7% · 1.88×
  • Unspecified or other21 · 4.7% · 0.52×
  • Brakes20 · 4.4% · 0.73×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Problem areas: Electrical · Engine · Unspecified or other · Transmission / powertrain · Brakes · Steering · Wheels, tires & suspension · Airbags & seat belts · Fuel system · Driver-assist systems · Body & structure · Lighting

When complaints were filed

2022: 33 33 2022 2023: 48 48 2023 2024: 74 74 2024 2025: 186 186 2025 2026: 109 109 2026
  • Crashes reported: 17
  • Fires reported: 0
  • Injuries: 9
  • Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr9.3%
  • 1–2 yrs12.2%
  • 2–3 yrs19.1%
  • 3–5 yrs59.3%
  • 5+ yrsnot reached yet

Median age at incident: 39 months

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2022 · Midsize SUVs

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2022 Dodge Durango5812.10.3
2022 Honda Passport6313.20.33
2022 Chevrolet Traverse9920.70.51
2022 Ford Edge13227.60.68
2022 Nissan Pathfinder13628.40.7
2022 Honda Pilot16434.20.85
2022 Kia Sorento22647.21.17
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe26455.11.37
2022 Toyota Highlander26856.01.39
2022 Ford Explorer27156.61.4
2022 Hyundai Palisade31365.41.62
2022 Kia Telluride32768.31.69
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee45094.02.33
2022 Subaru Outback46597.12.41

Safety recalls (13)

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS Campaign 26V562000 · 2026-09-01

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.

Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 29, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall numbers 26V051 and 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Campaign 26V413000 · 2026-06-30

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and Jeep Wagoneer L vehicles. A software error may cause the transmission gear selection indicator not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

Risk: A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the shifter module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 30D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Campaign 26V328000 · 2026-05-21

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Risk: Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Some owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS Campaign 26V051000 · 2026-01-29

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.

Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 20D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 30, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY Campaign 25V741000 · 2025-10-30

⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM Campaign 25V576000 · 2025-09-04

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error within the hybrid control processor may result in a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the hybrid control processer software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 73C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT Campaign 25V083000 · 2025-02-13

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The center stack upper display (DCSD) contains a transistor that may overheat and prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers replaced the DCSD, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 11C.

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Campaign 24V897000 · 2024-11-27

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B3B.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 24V436000 · 2024-06-13 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 24V289000 · 2024-04-25

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly connected coaxial cable may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy: Dealers will secure the coaxial cable connection, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 40B.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Campaign 24V132000 · 2024-02-22

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause the wheel to fall outward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 10B.

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Campaign 24V111000 · 2024-02-15

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Risk: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION Campaign 23V577000 · 2023-08-14

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the Central Vision Park Assist Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 56A.

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