2022 Jeep Wrangler Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Jeep Wrangler has a complaint index of 60 and ranks 9th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 396 complaints, 15 recalls, and 11 fires, with electrical system issues making up 43% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #9 of 21 Wrangler years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 396
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 15
- 3 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 13
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 11
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 19.5 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2022 Jeep Wrangler problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System171 (43%)
- Engine106 (27%)
- Steering82 (21%)
- Fuel System70 (18%)
- Other64 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain63 (16%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires59 (15%)
- Brakes14 (4%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (2%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle parked and unoccupied suddenly catching fire, in some cases hours or days after being turned off, with the fuse box or engine compartment as the source.
- Some drivers describe unintended acceleration while braking, including surging forward at stoplights or during regenerative braking in hybrid mode, leading to collisions.
- Brake pedal complaints describe a delayed or weak initial response followed by the vehicle lurching forward before the brakes finally engaged.
- One owner reported a fire that started after a collision involving the front driver's side, with flames reaching the engine before the vehicle was destroyed.
- Electrical system fires were reported at a median mileage of 30,000 miles, often without warning while the vehicle sat parked.
2022 Jeep Wrangler recalls
15 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V363000Jun 4, 2026Steering1,076,999 vehiclesPark Outside
Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V741000Oct 30, 2025Electrical System320,068 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.
- NHTSA 24V676000Sep 12, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras46 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.
2022 Jeep Wrangler fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 20.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Wrangler years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2022 Wrangler a complaint index of 60, ranking it 9th worst among 21 model years, with a Caution verdict relative to other Wrangler years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Wrangler?
- Electrical system issues account for 43% of complaints (171 complaints, 9 fires), followed by engine problems at 27% and steering at 21%.
- Does the 2022 Jeep Wrangler have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2022 Wrangler, covering steering pump wiring, high-voltage battery fire risk, rearview camera wiring, instrument cluster failure, and HVAC software, among others.
- Are there fire risks with the 2022 Jeep Wrangler?
- NHTSA complaints report 11 fires for the 2022 Wrangler, and several recalls specifically address fire risk from steering pump wiring and high-voltage battery failures, with some recalls advising owners to park outside away from structures.
- How does the 2022 Wrangler compare to other Wrangler years?
- The 2022 model's complaint index of 60 is worse than years like 2017 (index 10, Best verdict) but better than 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2024, which all carry Avoid verdicts with higher complaint indexes.