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2022 Jeep Wagoneer Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 27 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, 13% of its 204 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 37,690 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
27
13% of 204
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
37,690 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • 4WD system gets stuck in 4LO or fails to disengage shortly after purchase, sometimes as early as 700 to 800 miles.
  • Rear differential and transfer case damage reported alongside a control module fault that dealers say has no fix or software update yet.
  • SERV 4WD warning lights come on along with rear wheels locking up and refusing to turn, sometimes paired with Uconnect and heated seat failures.
  • Vehicle randomly shifts itself from drive or reverse into park while moving or coming to a stop.
  • Multiple warning lights (ABS, check engine, TPMS, powertrain) illuminate together before the vehicle shuts off and fails to restart.

When 2022 Jeep Wagoneer transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 6, 2022, latest Aug 3, 2026.

2022 Jeep Wagoneer transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2022May 2023Mar 2024Aug 2024Dec 2024Dec 2025Jul 2026
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2025 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Wagoneer model year

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

  1. 202227 (13%)
  2. 202319 (18%)
  3. 202411 (22%)
  4. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer have?
NHTSA lists 27 complaints in this area for the 2022 model year, which is 13% of the 204 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer transmission or 4WD system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 Wagoneer.
At what mileage do 2022 Wagoneer powertrain problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 37,690 miles, though some owners reported issues within the first 700 to 800 miles.
Did the 2022 Wagoneer's transmission and powertrain problems cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2022 Wagoneer lists 1 crash and 1 fire, with no injuries 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.