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2022 Jeep Wagoneer Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 58 engine-area complaints for the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, 28% of its 204 total complaints. There are no related recalls on file. Reported failures cluster around sudden stalling, loss of power, and one case tied to over-torqued cams that required an engine replacement.

Engine complaints
58
28% of 204
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
38,690 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle suddenly loses power or shuts off while driving at low or highway speeds, sometimes with dashboard lights flickering before the stall.
  • Engine stalls have occurred at very low speeds, in one case leading to the vehicle being rear-ended after shutting off under 5 MPH.
  • Owners describe cascading electrical failures before the shutdown, including loss of radio, GPS, air conditioning, and power steering.
  • One complaint describes cams and shifters being over-torqued, throwing metal shavings into the engine and requiring a full engine replacement.
  • Some vehicles failed to restart after stalling and required towing to a dealership.
  • Check engine and multiple warning lights (ABS, TPMS, powertrain) illuminate together just before the engine shuts off.

When 2022 Jeep Wagoneer engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 1, 2022, latest Sep 18, 2026.

2022 Jeep Wagoneer engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2022Jun 2023May 2024Oct 2024Apr 2025Aug 2025Jan 2026Jun 2026
58 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2024 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Wagoneer model year

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

  1. 202258 (28%)
  2. 202352 (49%)
  3. 202429 (57%)
  4. 20252 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer have?
NHTSA lists 58 engine-area complaints for the 2022 Wagoneer, which is 28% of the 204 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer engine problems?
No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for this engine complaint area on the 2022 Wagoneer.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2022 Wagoneer?
The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints on the 2022 Wagoneer is 38,690 miles.
What kind of engine failures do 2022 Wagoneer owners report?
Owners report sudden stalling and loss of power while driving, cascading electrical failures before shutdown, and at least one case where over-torqued cams and shifters caused metal shavings to enter the engine, requiring replacement.
Are the engine problems dangerous?
NHTSA data for this complaint area on the 2022 Wagoneer shows 1 crash and 3 fires reported, with no injuries listed.

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.