2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems & reliability
260 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, alongside 13 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 24, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles were involved in 20 fatal crashes with 6 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 129 | 50% |
| Engine → | 49 | 19% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 46 | 18% |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 40 | 15% |
| Unknown / Other | 37 | 14% |
| Power Train → | 36 | 14% |
| Steering → | 23 | 9% |
| Suspension → | 20 | 8% |
| Service Brakes → | 13 | 5% |
| Seats → | 12 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 24 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 21 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 28,889 miles (middle 50% between 20,900 and 40,000 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a grinding sound while making a turn and while driving over a speed bump. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V562000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was…”
Suspension · filed Sep 18, 2026
“Almost got hit my car stopped propulsion. Audio won't work, head unit broken after 65 days at Chapman dealership in Henderson, Nevada zip 89052”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed Sep 8, 2026
“Almost got hit my car stopped propulsion. Audio won't work, head unit broken after 65 days at Chapman dealership in Henderson, Nevada zip 89052”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed Sep 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures
Recall Query RQ25005 · opened Dec 11, 2025 · open · led to recall 26V562
- Pedestrian alert sounds
Defect Petition DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to recall 22V063000
Technical service bulletins
588 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The 10 most recent:
Auto Emergency Braking (AEB) Unavailable – Service Required Message In Cluster
S238A000038 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 11, 2026
Qudra Lift Reman Compressor Excessive Repairs on Quadra Lift Reman Compressors Part Numbers: 68041137AF / R8572790AA / 68087233AA / 52124932AE / 52124934AE / 68064343AC Purpose The Star Parts Catalog has been updated to…
9100897Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 10, 2026
Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
9100905 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 10, 2026
Evaporator - air conditioning
114538 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 10, 2026
Evaporator - air conditioning
114537 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 10, 2026
Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
9100902 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 8, 2026
Qudra Lift Reman Compressor Excessive Repairs on Quadra Lift Reman Compressors Part Numbers: 68041137AF / R8572790AA / 68087233AA / 52124932AE / 52124934AE / 68064343AC Purpose The Star Parts Catalog has been updated to…
9100897 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 2026
Rotary Shifter Lights Blinking, Shifter Not Moving, Not Going Into Gear.
S2623000001 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026
Turbocharger Kit Please note that many turbo components are serviceable separately and full turbo replacement may not be required. If the turbo is being inspected for: Noise/Rattle: Inspect heat shield fasteners for…
9100363 Rev 3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026
Steering Dragging While Recreational Flat Towing Behind RV.
S2523000032 REV.B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 14, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 28,889 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.