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2022 Jeep Wagoneer Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 31 steering-related complaints for the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, 15% of its 204 total complaints for the year. No crashes, fires, or injuries are recorded, and no steering recalls are tied to this issue.

Steering complaints
31
15% of 204
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Power steering assist cuts out suddenly while driving at low speeds, sometimes leaving the vehicle hard or impossible to steer.
  • Steering wheel locks up unexpectedly, in some cases paired with warning messages to service lane-departure or 4WD systems.
  • Loss of power steering has occurred alongside simultaneous shutdown of traction control and braking assist features.
  • Owners report the steering issue sometimes resolves temporarily after restarting the vehicle multiple times, then returns.
  • Separate from sudden loss of assist, some owners describe persistent steering-related vibration at highway speed linked to abnormal front tire wear.

When 2022 Jeep Wagoneer steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 26, 2022, latest Aug 28, 2026.

2022 Jeep Wagoneer steering complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2022Jul 2022Aug 2023Apr 2024Nov 2024Jun 2025Jan 2026Jun 2026
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2024 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Wagoneer model year

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

  1. 202231 (15%)
  2. 20238 (8%)
  3. 20246 (12%)
  4. 20251 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering problems on the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer?
NHTSA records 31 steering complaints for the 2022 Wagoneer, which is 15% of the 204 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering issues on the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint area.
Did the steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with these steering complaints.
How does the 2022 Wagoneer compare to later years for steering complaints?
The 2022 model year had 31 steering complaints (15% share), compared to 8 complaints (8% share) in 2023, 6 complaints (12% share) in 2024, and 1 complaint (17% share) in 2025.

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.