KnownCarProblems2022 Jeep Cherokee Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Cherokee, most often about the transmission (55% of complaints). It is 11th of 14 Cherokee model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2022 Jeep Cherokee problems
Transmission
28 complaints · 55%The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and taking an exit ramp, the parking brake engaged without driver input. The vehicle stopped and stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle failed to shift into neutral. The contact attempted to jumpstart the vehicle, but…
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly downshift upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the "service 4WD" message was intermittently displayed on the instrument panel. The failure occurred while the message…
Engine
8 complaints · 16%The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and taking an exit ramp, the parking brake engaged without driver input. The vehicle stopped and stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle failed to shift into neutral. The contact attempted to jumpstart the vehicle, but…
Electrical
8 complaints · 16%Driver assistance
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warning, assist, warnings.
Lights
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: headlights, turn signal.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the right turn signal fails to remain engaged intermittently. The failure had become more frequent as time progressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for another matter, and the owner was also informed about the failure. The dealer confirmed there was…
Brakes
4 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and taking an exit ramp, the parking brake engaged without driver input. The vehicle stopped and stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle failed to shift into neutral. The contact attempted to jumpstart the vehicle, but…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 8%Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 6%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Jeep Cherokee recalls
Transmission: power train
Risk: A failed ptu may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the drivetrain control drivetrain control module, ptu, and electronic park brake software, and replace the ptu, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed june 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact fca customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca's number for this recall is 40d. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning may 14, 2026.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2019-2023 jeep cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (ptu) may fail.
Air bags: curtain
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is 71b.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2021-2022 jeep cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 214, "side impact protection" and 226, "ejection mitigation."
Lights: turn signal
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 8, 2024. Owners may contact fca customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca's number for this recall is 24b.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2022 jeep cherokee vehicles.â the turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Jeep Cherokee
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Cherokee?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (28 complaints); engine (8 complaints); electrical (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Cherokee have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 7, 2026 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Jeep Cherokee?
- It is 11th of 14 Cherokee model years by number of complaints, with 51 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.