Are 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE engine problems common?

NHTSA lists 29 Engine complaints for the 2022 Grand Cherokee 4XE, which is 20% of the 148 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE engine?

Yes. Recall 23V412000 covers a possible engine shutdown from lost communication between the transmission control module and the hybrid system, remedied with a software update. Recall 22V284000 covers an EGR valve issue on related 3.6L engine vehicles.

At what mileage do 2022 Grand Cherokee 4XE engine problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 7,500 miles.

Did the 2022 Grand Cherokee 4XE engine problems cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to complaints in the Engine category for this model year.

Are engine complaints increasing for later Grand Cherokee 4XE model years?

NHTSA data shows the 2022 model year's 29 Engine complaints represent 20% of that year's total, while the 2023 model year's 26 Engine complaints represent 27% of its total, a higher share.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Engine complaints for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, 20% of its 148 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 7,500. Two related recalls (23V412000 and 22V284000) cover engine shutdown and EGR valve issues.

Engine complaints: 29; 20% of 148
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 7,500 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of motive power or engine hesitation while driving at low speeds, sometimes accompanied by an electrical burning smell.
Some describe the engine or transmission automatically downshifting or shifting into a lower gear unexpectedly, forcing the vehicle to be pulled over and put in park before it will move again.
Several owners report the engine stalling or shutting off completely while driving, including one case where the vehicle shut off mid-turn across a multi-lane highway.
Multiple complaints describe hesitation when pressing the accelerator pedal, with the vehicle failing to respond or moving very slowly despite rising engine revs.
One owner reported the issue persisted even after a dealer performed a software update, with the failure returning months later.

When 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 25, 2022, latest Feb 20, 2025.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2022 to Feb 2025; peak Mar 2023 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE

NHTSA 23V412000Jun 8, 2023Engine12,458 vehicles
Engine
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.0L PHEV engines. The engine may shut down due to a loss of communication between the transmission control module and the hybrid control processor.
Risk: An engine shut down can result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 65A.
NHTSA 22V284000Apr 28, 2022Engine1,308 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z31.

Engine complaints by Grand Cherokee 4XE model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202229 (20%)
202326 (27%)
202413 (57%)
20252 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Are 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE engine problems common?: NHTSA lists 29 Engine complaints for the 2022 Grand Cherokee 4XE, which is 20% of the 148 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE engine?: Yes. Recall 23V412000 covers a possible engine shutdown from lost communication between the transmission control module and the hybrid system, remedied with a software update. Recall 22V284000 covers an EGR valve issue on related 3.6L engine vehicles.
At what mileage do 2022 Grand Cherokee 4XE engine problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 7,500 miles.
Did the 2022 Grand Cherokee 4XE engine problems cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to complaints in the Engine category for this model year.
Are engine complaints increasing for later Grand Cherokee 4XE model years?: NHTSA data shows the 2022 model year's 29 Engine complaints represent 20% of that year's total, while the 2023 model year's 26 Engine complaints represent 27% of its total, a higher share.