2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
25/100
#4 most-complained of 5 Grand Cherokee L years
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has a Complaint Index of 25 and ranks 4th out of 5 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other years. It carries 72 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and 3 crashes with 2 injuries.
- Complaints
- 72
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 25 hwy
Top 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Brakes have failed to respond when coming to a stop, in one case causing the vehicle to roll into a building.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during crashes, including a head-on collision and a rear-end impact at high speed.
- The infotainment/center display has switched languages to Italian and units to metric on its own, sometimes disabling forward collision warning.
- The electronic rear liftgate has opened on its own while driving at highway speed, showing a "Power Liftgate Temporarily Unavailable" message.
- The steering control module has failed, triggering an illuminated air bag warning light.
- After routine brake pad and rotor service, ABS, traction control, and automatic emergency braking have gone inoperative.
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?
- Compared to other Grand Cherokee L years, 2022 has a Complaint Index of 25 and ranks 4th out of 5 years, earning a "Good" verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What problems does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have?
- NHTSA data shows the top problem areas are Collision Avoidance & Cameras (37 complaints, 51% share) and Electrical System (31 complaints, 43% share), followed by smaller numbers in transmission, brakes, engine, and structure.
- Does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 model year, covering rear coil spring detachment risk, a center stack display transistor overheating issue that could disable the rearview camera, and an improperly secured front seat side air bag connector.
- How does the 2022 Grand Cherokee L compare to other years?
- NHTSA data shows 2021 is the best year with a Complaint Index of 0, while 2023 and 2025 are rated "Avoid" with indexes of 75 and 100. The 2022 model sits in the middle with an index of 25.
- What is the median mileage for reported failures in the 2022 Grand Cherokee L?
- Across all complaint categories, the overall median mileage at failure is 52,500 miles, though Electrical System issues showed up at a lower median of 39,800 miles.