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2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 4 Grand Wagoneer years

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

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer has 59 NHTSA complaints, 10 recalls, and a complaint index of 100, the highest of the 4 model years with data, ranking it worst (rank 1) with an Avoid verdict relative to other years.

Complaints
59
Recalls
10
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
16
13.5 city / 19.5 hwy

Top 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System22 (37%)
  2. Engine12 (20%)
  3. Steering12 (20%)
  4. Structure & Body12 (20%)
  5. Brakes9 (15%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (14%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain8 (14%)
  8. Other5 (8%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers5 (8%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (7%)

What owners report

  • Electrical system failures include a reported fire while parked and unexpected shutdowns while driving at low speed.
  • Some vehicles locked into 4WD low unexpectedly and would not disengage while driving with passengers aboard.
  • Owners describe the vehicle abruptly decelerating from highway speed while swaying side to side, resembling an unwanted lane-keeping intervention even with the feature turned off.
  • Brakes reportedly went to the floor after hitting a pothole, with ABS, traction control, and check engine warning lights illuminating at the same time.
  • The hood unexpectedly popped open and struck the windshield at highway speed due to a locking mechanism failure.
  • Steering assist was reported to fail completely, leaving the vehicle unable to be steered, and one engine reportedly failed and produced white smoke around 15,000 miles.
2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer complaints: complaints filed per month8Jan 2022Sep 2022Mar 2023Oct 2023Jun 2024Feb 2025Aug 2025Mar 2026
105 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2023 (8).

2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer recalls

10 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V584000Sep 10, 2026Structure & Body97,349 vehicles

    Structure:body:roof and pillars

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2023-2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, and 2023-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L vehicles. The pivot bolts for the roof rack crossbars may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to detach.

    Risk: Detached roof rack crossbars can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the roof rack crossbar pivot bolts, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 81D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 25V642000Sep 25, 2025Structure & Body123,396 vehicles

    Structure:exterior trim

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The quarter trim on the driver and passenger windows may not have been properly secured, which can allow it to detach.

    Risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 88C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2025.

  3. NHTSA 25V593000Sep 11, 2025Structure & Body163,735 vehicles

    Structure:exterior trim

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The trim on the driver and passenger doors may not have been installed properly, which can allow it to detach.

    Risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the door trim, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 77C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 18, 2025.

See all 10 recalls for the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer →

2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer fuel economy and fuel cost

City
13.5 MPG
Highway
19.5 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$5,000
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
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 Wagoneer years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Avoid100591016
2023Caution6748816
2024Good3333817

All Jeep Grand Wagoneer years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer reliable?
Among the 4 model years with data, 2022 has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst, with 59 complaints and 10 recalls, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to the other years.
What are the biggest problem areas for the 2022 Grand Wagoneer?
NHTSA data shows Electrical System issues lead with 22 complaints (37% share), including one fire and one crash, followed by Engine and Steering, each with 12 complaints (20% share).
Does the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 2022 Grand Wagoneer covering structure and body trim, seat belts, collision avoidance software, and radio/backup camera software, though none are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2022 Grand Wagoneer compare to later years?
The complaint index drops sharply after 2022: 67 for 2023 (Caution), 33 for 2024 (Good), and 0 for 2025, indicating fewer reported problems in newer model years.
At what mileage do 2022 Grand Wagoneer problems typically show up?
Median mileage at failure across this model year is 32,500 miles, though Engine and Transmission issues had a lower median of 17,999.5 miles.

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.