2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L ranks best among its 5 model years, with a complaint index of 0 and 72 complaints logged. It carries 4 recalls, including one for airbag connectors and two for rear coil springs, but no do-not-drive recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #5 of 5 Grand Cherokee L years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 72
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras37 (51%)
- Electrical System31 (43%)
- Other11 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (13%)
- Brakes8 (11%)
- Engine7 (10%)
- Structure & Body7 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (7%)
- Airbags4 (6%)
- Steering4 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes can fail to respond during low-speed parking maneuvers, in one case causing the vehicle to roll through a building wall.
- Airbags have failed to deploy in crashes, including a head-on collision and a rear-end hit at roughly 70 MPH.
- The infotainment system spontaneously switches to Italian language and metric units, and can disable the forward collision warning feature.
- The steering control module has failed and triggered an illuminated air bag warning light, requiring dealer diagnosis.
- The power liftgate has opened on its own while driving at highway speed, showing a 'Power Liftgate Temporarily Unavailable' message.
- After routine brake pad and rotor service, some vehicles lost ABS, traction control, and automatic emergency braking function.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V562000Sep 1, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires328,381 vehicles
Suspension:rear:springs:coil springs
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, are expected to be 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.
- NHTSA 26V051000Jan 29, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires80,620 vehicles
Suspension:rear:springs:coil springs
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.
- NHTSA 25V083000Feb 13, 2025Other133 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
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.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 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 Grand Cherokee L years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 model year ranks best among the 5 years with available data, with a complaint index of 0 and 72 complaints.
- Does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 model year, covering rear coil spring installation, a center stack display transistor issue affecting the rearview camera, and an improperly secured airbag connector.
- What is the most common problem area for the 2022 Grand Cherokee L?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints make up 51% of reports, followed by Electrical System issues at 43%.
- How does the 2022 model compare to other Grand Cherokee L years?
- The 2022 has the lowest complaint index (0) and best verdict among the years shown; 2023 and 2025 are rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 100 and 75.
- What is the median mileage for reported failures on the 2022 model?
- Across all complaints, the median mileage at failure is 52,500 miles, though specific problem areas like Engine (84,472.5 miles) and Brakes (62,000 miles) show higher figures.