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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 130 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 50% of all 260 complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 20,450 miles. Two related recalls exist, covering high-voltage battery fire risk and hybrid control processor software.

Electrical System complaints
130
50% of 260
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
20,450 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Dashboard lights and radio flicker while driving, followed by sudden shutdown and, in one case, smoke from the vents and dash area.
  • Key fob triggers erratic behavior after the vehicle is parked, including flashing lights, honking, and doors auto-locking with someone inside.
  • Vehicle applies its parking brake or backup camera warnings on its own while backing up, even with nothing behind it.
  • Battery voltage drops during driving, causing stalling and long delays before the vehicle can be restarted.
  • Death cluster warning lights appear showing power steering, airbags, and autobrake unavailable, sometimes tied to battery replacement.
  • Power liftgate opens and closes on its own, reportedly linked to a leaking liftgate control module.

When 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 20, 2023, latest Aug 3, 2026.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month15Jun 2023Dec 2023Nov 2024May 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026May 2026
130 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2025 (15).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  1. NHTSA 25V741000Oct 30, 2025Electrical System320,068 vehiclesPark Outside

    Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

    Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

  2. NHTSA 25V576000Sep 4, 2025Electrical System91,787 vehicles

    Electrical system:propulsion system

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error within the hybrid control processor may result in a loss of drive power.

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the hybrid control processer software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 73C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.

Electrical System complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

  1. 201047 (40%)
  2. 2011796 (49%)
  3. 2012848 (52%)
  4. 2013384 (48%)
  5. 2014524 (22%)
  6. 2015154 (11%)
  7. 201669 (22%)
  8. 201794 (26%)
  9. 2018352 (41%)
  10. 201988 (24%)
  11. 202074 (31%)
  12. 2021152 (38%)
  13. 2022130 (50%)
  14. 2023183 (47%)
  15. 2024124 (51%)
  16. 202530 (41%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA has logged 130 electrical system complaints for the 2022 model year, which is 50% of all 260 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes. NHTSA recall 25V741000 covers a high-voltage battery that may fail internally and cause a fire, and owners are told to park outside. A second recall, 25V576000, addresses a hybrid control processor software error that can cause loss of drive power.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 20,450 miles.
Have electrical problems caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to this problem area, but 1 fire has been reported.

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.