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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a Complaint Index of 15, ranking 18th of 21 model years, but 13 recalls including a Park Outside battery fire recall cap its verdict at Caution. Electrical System complaints (50% of all complaints) dominate owner reports.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
15/100
#18 of 21 Grand Cherokee years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
260
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
13
1 Park Outside
Crashes
6
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2017
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
19 city / 26 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System130 (50%)
  2. Engine58 (22%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras53 (20%)
  4. Fuel System42 (16%)
  5. Other37 (14%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain36 (14%)
  7. Steering23 (9%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires23 (9%)
  9. Structure & Body16 (6%)
  10. Brakes15 (6%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Steering can suddenly lock up at low speed, pushing the front wheels out of alignment and causing a collision.
  • Electrical system failures cause dashboard lights to flash, the vehicle to shut off while driving, and smoke to fill the cabin from vents.
  • Key fob and door lock systems have been reported to malfunction, with doors auto-locking and lights and horn activating on their own.
  • Forward collision warning and automatic braking have engaged unexpectedly during normal driving, applying hard brakes with no obstacle present.
  • Backup camera and parking sensor systems have falsely detected obstacles, triggering automatic braking while in reverse.
  • Owners reported sudden unintended acceleration paired with brake pedal failure while shifting into park.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints: complaints filed per month22Jun 2023Nov 2023Apr 2024Sep 2024Mar 2025Aug 2025Jan 2026Jun 2026
260 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2025 (22).

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls

13 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 26V413000Jun 30, 2026Transmission & Powertrain7 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)

    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.

  3. NHTSA 26V328000May 21, 2026Airbags419,035 vehicles

    Air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software

    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.

See all 13 recalls for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee →

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
26 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 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Good35238317
2021Caution554031217
2022Caution152601321
2023Caution703862122
2024Caution452411622

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2022 model a Complaint Index of 15, one of the lower scores among the 21 model years tracked, but 13 recalls including a Park Outside battery fire recall push its verdict to Caution rather than Good.
What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Electrical System complaints make up 50% of all reports for this year, the largest share of any problem area, with a median failure mileage of 20,450 miles.
Does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee have a recall?
Yes, NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for this year, including a Park Outside recall for the 4Xe high-voltage battery, plus recalls for rear coil springs, transmission shifter software, and airbag connectors.
How does the 2022 Grand Cherokee rank compared to other years?
It ranks 18th worst out of 21 model years by Complaint Index, meaning most other years have more reported problems, but its recall count still caps the verdict at Caution.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
EPA rates it at 21 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.