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2022 Jeep Wagoneer Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, 9% of all complaints for the year, with a median mileage at failure of 33,000. Five related recalls cover roof rack bolts, quarter window trim, door trim, B-pillar trim, and a seat recliner strap.

Structure & Body complaints
18
9% of 204
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
33,000 mi
Related recalls
5

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Second-row seat fold buttons sit within easy reach of children and have triggered unintended seat folding while occupied or while the vehicle is moving.
  • Driver's seat unexpectedly adjusts or reclines on its own while driving, sometimes moving the driver close to the steering wheel.
  • Rear passenger doors have been unlocked from inside by a child despite the vehicle exceeding 15 MPH, when automatic locking should have engaged.
  • Second-row center seat recliner pull strap binds, preventing the seatback from locking upright, a pattern tied to recall 21V919000.
  • Quarter window trim on driver and passenger windows has detached, matching recall 25V642000.
  • A frame rail extension weld reportedly failed during towing, causing the vehicle to break loose from an RV.

When 2022 Jeep Wagoneer body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 31, 2022, latest Aug 8, 2026.

2022 Jeep Wagoneer structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2022May 2023Sep 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026Aug 2026
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2022 to Aug 2026; peak May 2023 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer

  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.

  4. NHTSA 23V545000Aug 3, 2023Structure & Body44,708 vehicles

    Structure:body:roof and pillars

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The upper B-pillar interior trim may not be fully seated and could interfere with the side curtain air bag (SABIC) deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

    Risk: A compromised deployment of the SABIC can reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reseat or replace the trim pieces as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 76A.

  5. NHTSA 21V919000Nov 23, 2021Structure & Body793 vehicles

    Seats

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The second-row center-seat recliner pull strap may bind on the seat trim surface, preventing the seat back from locking into the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

    Risk: A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the rear center-seat recliner strap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y86.

Structure & Body complaints by Wagoneer model year

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

  1. 202218 (9%)
  2. 20235 (5%)
  3. 20242 (4%)
  4. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer?
NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Wagoneer, which is 9% of the 204 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer?
Yes. Five recalls cover this area: roof rack crossbar pivot bolts (26V584000), quarter window trim detachment (25V642000), door trim detachment (25V593000), B-pillar trim interfering with side airbag deployment (23V545000), and a rear center-seat recliner strap (21V919000).
At what mileage do Structure & Body problems tend to appear on the 2022 Wagoneer?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 33,000 miles.
Has the Structure & Body complaint rate changed in later Wagoneer model years?
NHTSA data shows the share of Structure & Body complaints dropping from 9% in 2022 to 5% in 2023, 4% in 2024, and 0% in 2025.
Have Structure & Body issues caused crashes or injuries on the 2022 Wagoneer?
NHTSA data tied to this area for the 2022 Wagoneer includes 1 crash and 2 injuries, with 0 fires 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.