YearToAvoid

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

27/100

#12 most-complained of 16 Grand Cherokee years

The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a complaint index of 27, ranking 12th worst out of 16 model years, with a Good verdict. It carries 260 complaints, 13 recalls, and its top problem area is the Electrical System at 50% of complaints.

Complaints
260
Recalls
13
Crashes / fires
6 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
19 city / 26 hwy

Top 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

NHTSA owner 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%)

What owners report

  • Electrical system flashing dashboard lights and sudden shutdown while driving, in one case followed by smoke from the dash and air conditioning vents.
  • Key fob malfunctions after exiting the vehicle, with horn honking, lights flashing, and doors auto-locking with a child inside.
  • Automatic braking system triggers hard stops with no obstacle present, including repeated activation at the same road location.
  • Backup camera and rear sensors falsely detect obstacles, applying the parking brake and stalling reverse movement multiple times.
  • Steering locks up at low speed with front wheels turning outward, leading to a collision.
  • Forward collision warning system fails to respond to a slowing vehicle ahead, or gives inconsistent audible and visual alerts.
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints: complaints filed per month43Jun 2023Nov 2023Apr 2024Sep 2024Mar 2025Aug 2025Jan 2026Jun 2026
454 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2025 (43).

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)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Best20238317
2021Good474031217
2022Good272601321
2023Caution733862122
2024Caution532411622

All Jeep Grand Cherokee years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 27 for the 2022 model, giving it a Good verdict relative to other Grand Cherokee years. It ranks 12th worst out of 16 years tracked, meaning most other years have more reported complaints per vehicle.
What are the biggest problems with the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Electrical System accounts for 50% of complaints (130 of 260), followed by Engine issues at 22% and Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 20%. Median mileage at failure for electrical complaints is 20,450 miles.
Does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 13 recalls for the 2022 Grand Cherokee, covering issues like rear coil spring detachment, transmission gear indicator software errors, airbag deployment delays, and high-voltage battery fire risk on 4Xe models.
How does the 2022 Grand Cherokee compare to other years?
The 2022 model's complaint index of 27 is much lower than the worst years, 2014 (100) and 2012 (87), and slightly higher than 2020's index of 20, which ranks as one of the Best years.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
EPA rates the 2022 Grand Cherokee 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.