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2022 Jeep Wagoneer Brakes Problems

The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer has 39 brake-related complaints to NHTSA, making up 19% of its 204 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any model year listed. Five crashes and two injuries are linked to these reports, with a median failure mileage of 34,000, and no related recall exists yet.

Brakes complaints
39
19% of 204 complaints
All complaints this year
204
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
34,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal becomes loose or unresponsive, with the vehicle failing to stop even when the pedal is fully depressed.
  • Sudden complete vehicle shutdown while driving, with steering wheel lockup, brake failure, and loss of engine and electrical power at the same time.
  • ABS system reports failure on the dashboard along with highway shaking, vibration, and blind-spot sensor errors, sometimes recurring after multiple dealer service visits.
  • Brake booster failure during normal driving accompanied by warning lights and reduced engine power, making the vehicle hard to stop.
  • Emergency brake engages on its own while driving, sometimes triggered after the auto start-stop feature malfunctions or after unrelated warning lights appear.
  • Vehicle slows or stops unexpectedly on its own with 'brake and park' warning lights illuminated, then returns to normal after restarting.

When 2022 Jeep Wagoneer brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 26, 2022, latest Jul 23, 2026.

2022 Jeep Wagoneer brakes complaints: complaints filed per month5Jan 2022Feb 2023Mar 2024Aug 2024Jan 2025Jun 2025Jan 2026
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Jul 2026; peak Sep 2024 (5).

Brakes recalls for the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Wagoneer model year

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

  1. 202239 (19%)
  2. 202311 (10%)
  3. 20246 (12%)
  4. 20253 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer have?
NHTSA lists 39 brake-related complaints for the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, which is 19% of its 204 total complaints for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2022 Jeep Wagoneer brakes?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do 2022 Wagoneer brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for these brake complaints is 34,000 miles.
Have the brake complaints led to crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA data links 5 crashes and 2 injuries to the brake complaints filed for the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer.
How does the 2022 Wagoneer compare to later years for brake complaints?
The 2022 model year's brake complaints make up 19% of its total complaints, higher than the 10% share for 2023 and 12% for 2024, based on NHTSA data.

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.