2022 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 106 engine complaints for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, 27% of its 396 total complaints, with 5 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury reported. Two related recalls cover 4xe hybrid engine shutdowns and diesel high pressure fuel pump failures. Median mileage at failure is 12,000.
- Engine complaints
- 106
- 27% of 396
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 12,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration, including cases where the Jeep lurched forward or would not slow down even with the brake applied, sometimes ending in a collision.
- Some report the engine or vehicle losing power and stalling without warning at low speeds in traffic, with the gear indicator blinking and dashboard warning lights (ESC, check engine) coming on before the shutdown.
- A vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment several hours after being parked and normally driven, destroying the vehicle with no reported injuries.
- One owner described a fire that started after a crash, with flames spreading from the front of the vehicle into the engine area during the incident.
- A dashboard message reading 'Performance limited service fuel system' appeared while coasting or braking, along with reduced fuel economy.
When 2022 Jeep Wrangler engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 20, 2022, latest Sep 20, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler
- NHTSA 22V865000Nov 23, 2022Engine62,909 vehicles
Engine
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.
Risk: An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: There is more than one involved component and calibration software. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control module software, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB7.
- NHTSA 22V767000Oct 13, 2022Engine60,413 vehicles
Engine
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
Engine complaints by Wrangler model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2022 Jeep Wrangler have?
- NHTSA lists 106 engine complaints for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, which is 27% of the 396 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to 2022 Jeep Wrangler engine problems?
- Yes. Recall 22V865000 covers 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe models with 2.0L plug-in hybrid engines that can shut down after a loss of communication. Recall 22V767000 covers 2020-2022 Wrangler diesel engines where the high pressure fuel pump may fail and cause a stall.
- Have there been any fires or crashes linked to 2022 Wrangler engine complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 5 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury among the 106 engine complaints filed for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler.
- At what mileage do 2022 Wrangler engine problems tend to appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine complaint group is 12,000 miles.