2022 Jeep Wrangler steering problems
81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2022 Jeep Wrangler — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“At highway speed, vehicle repeatedly started shaking and vibrating violently after hitting any bump or uneven portion of the roadway. Steering became extremely difficult to control and was completely useless for a period of time. A vehicle that loses the ability to steer at highway speeds puts…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
“The engine/dash wiring harness connector XY230A suffered severe thermal degradation, resulting in a melted pin and causing a complete loss of communication with the Transmission Control Module (TCM, Code U0101-00) and continuous dashboard warning lights (Service Connection Error). This vehicle has…”
filed Aug 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even…Campaign 26V363000 · Jun 4, 2026
Steering problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 67 | 10% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 56 | 16% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 249 | 27% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 238 | 39% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 445 | 60% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 1,115 | 61% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 28 | 6% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 28 | 6% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 26 | 4% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 167 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.