2022 Jeep Cherokee Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
20/100
#9 most-complained of 11 Cherokee years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Jeep Cherokee ranks 9th out of 10 model years with a Complaint Index of 11, earning a Best verdict. It has 51 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and no fires or deaths reported.
- Complaints
- 51
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 29 hwy
Top 2022 Jeep Cherokee problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain28 (55%)
- Electrical System12 (24%)
- Engine9 (18%)
- Brakes5 (10%)
- Fuel System4 (8%)
- Airbags3 (6%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (6%)
- Other3 (6%)
- Steering3 (6%)
- Lane Departure2 (4%)
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during frontal and side-impact crashes at highway and intersection speeds.
- Engine suddenly loses power in traffic with a "Shift to Park" error message, forcing the driver to brake hard.
- Right rear turn signal indicator fails to illuminate, sometimes on long highway trips.
- Headlights fog up internally in humid weather, reducing illumination.
- Brakes make a tapping noise in reverse and low-speed driving, or engage automatic emergency braking with no obstacle present.
- Dashboard shows multiple error messages including power steering failure and forward collision warning shutoff.
2022 Jeep Cherokee recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V290000May 7, 2026Transmission & Powertrain61,711 vehicles
Power train
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Risk: A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
- NHTSA 24V516000Jul 8, 2024Airbags13 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All 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 71B.
- NHTSA 24V239000Mar 28, 2024Electrical System12,221 vehicles
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 24B.
2022 Jeep Cherokee fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Cherokee years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2022 Cherokee has a Complaint Index of 11, the second-lowest of the 10 model years with data, and carries a Best verdict relative to other Cherokee years.
- What problems does the 2022 Jeep Cherokee have?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 55% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 63,000 miles. Electrical System problems make up 24% of complaints, often surfacing very early at a median of 525 miles.
- Does the 2022 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Jeep Cherokee: a power transfer unit failure recall, a curtain airbag connector recall, and a turn signal self-canceling module recall. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Cherokee compare to other years?
- The 2022 model ranks 9th worst out of 10 years by Complaint Index (11), well below the worst year, 2014, which scored 100. Only 2021 (Complaint Index 22... wait) ranks better.