KnownCarProblems2022 Jeep Wrangler Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 404 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the electrical (43% of complaints, typically around 30,000 miles). It is 17th of 27 Wrangler model years by number of complaints and has 15 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory3 recalls for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2022 Jeep Wrangler problems
Electrical
172 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, propulsion system, 12v/24v/48v battery, instrument panel.
The contact leased a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the hybrid battery became inoperable, and the regular battery failed to operate properly. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was wobbling. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated and were turning on and off. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster displayed a black screen. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign…
Engine
95 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 15,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle was shaking and then lost motive power. The failure caused the vehicle to drive off the roadway. Additionally, the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the water pump and water filter were…
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and the power assist braking was inoperable. The contact stated that there was a warning chime and a notification to shift to park(p). The contact…
Steering
83 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 18,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact drove over a depression on the roadway and the vehicle started to vibrate. The contact stated that the vibration was transmitted to the steering wheel. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal and the…
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle went into the death wobble. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle before driving to the residence. The failure had occurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the…
Fuel system
72 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: storage.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. Upon taking the vehicle in for emissions testing, the vehicle failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the speed sensor. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle failed the emissions test. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who was…
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact started smelling an abnormal odor and became aware there was diesel fuel leaking from the engine. The vehicle started spraying diesel fuel. The vehicle was driven to a dealer where it was diagnosed the fuel line…
Transmission
65 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles. Parts named most often: axle assembly.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power, with the rear axle warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was diagnosed with rear axle failure. The contact was informed…
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that approximately one month prior to receiving notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v741000 (electrical system); the vehicle experienced electrical failures and the battery failed to hold a charge, and the vehicle was not operational. Additionally, the…
Other or unspecified
64 complaints · 16%Suspension
58 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 65 MPH and driving over a pothole, the vehicle started violent shake and the steering wheel seized. The contact pulled over, came to a complete stop and was able to continue driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The…
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle went into the death wobble. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle before driving to the residence. The failure had occurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the…
Speed control
23 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while operating the vehicle and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating and failed to immediately respond as needed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had occurred while making a turn within a busy…
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 Wrangler recalls
Steering: pump
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: camera
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between october 3, 2024, and january 23, 2025. Owners may contact fca customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca's number for this recall is 30b.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2020-2024 jeep gladiator and 2018-2024 jeep wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 101, "controls and displays."
Visibility and wipers: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the hcp software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 29, 2024. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04b.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2021-2024 jeep wrangler and 2022-2024 jeep grand cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (hcp) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 7, 2024. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is 89a. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 24v-720.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2021-2023 jeep wrangler plug-in hybrid electric (phev) vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Transmission: manual transmission
Risk: A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 16, 2023. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is 92a.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US), llc is recalling certain 2022-2023 jeep wrangler and gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse. 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."
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the hv battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 23, 2023. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 53a. This recall is an expansion of previous recall 22v-768.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2022-2023 jeep wrangler plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (phev). The high voltage (hv) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hpfp and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 17, 2023. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is 01a.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2021-2023 jeep wrangler, gladiator, and 2022-2023 ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0l diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) may fail.
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 6, 2023. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is 28a.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2020-2022 jeep wrangler vehicles. A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.
Transmission: clutch assembly
Risk: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from november 16, 2023 through july 25, 2024. Owners may contact (fca US, llc) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US llc's number for this recall is 19a. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21v-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21v-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2018-2023 jeep wrangler, and 2020-2023 jeep gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Engine
Risk: An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the hv battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 8, 2022. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is z71.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2022-2023 jeep wrangler plug-in hybrid electric (phev) vehicles. The high voltage (hv) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.
Lights: exterior lighting
Risk: Nonfunctional side marker lights may reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Fca will replace the tail light assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 26, 2022 and august 3, 2023. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is z43.
Full defect summary
Chryler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2022 jeep wrangler vehicles. The side marker lights may not function due to an incompatible tail light assembly wiring harness. 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Underhood fires
Summary
On september 6, 2024, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe24024 to investigate allegations of engine compartment fires in model year 2021-2023 jeep wrangler and gladiator vehicles. Most reports described fires starting on the front passenger side of the engine compartment while the vehicle was turned off, with several originating specifically at the electrohydraulic power steering pump's electrical connector. Following the opening of the investigation, odi sent an information request letter to the vehicle manufacturer to assess the cause, scope, and frequency of the alleged defect. Additionally, odi continued to receive reports of vehicle fires with a li
Loss of motive power
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has identified 68 vehicle owner questionnaire (voq) reports for model years (my) 2021 through 2024 jeep wrangler 4xe vehicles alleging a loss of motive power. Recall 22v-865 was issued by the manufacturer to address an engine shutdown condition in certain my 2021-2023 wrangler 4xe vehicles. The complaints noted here contain both post recall remedy failures and failures in vehicles not included within the scope of 22v-865. An analysis comparing complaints received before the issuance of recall 22v-865 and complaints outside the scope of the recall has been conducted. The results show the current complaint rate is higher in the out of scope vehicles th
High pressure fuel pump failure
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe21-021 on october 14, 2021, to investigate incidents alleging a stall/loss of motive power as a result of high-pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (my) 2019-2020 ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7l cummins turbodiesel engines. During the investigation, odi sought to determine if the related defect allegation was limited in scope to the recalled population. After review of information request response materials from both fca and bmw, NHTSA determined that sufficient information to identify a comprehensive recall population could not be produced by fca and bmw.during the investigation fca filed rec
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2022 Jeep Wrangler
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Wrangler?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (172 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles); engine (95 complaints, typically around 15,500 miles); steering (83 complaints, typically around 18,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Wrangler have?
- 15 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 4, 2026 (steering). 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 Wrangler?
- It is 17th of 27 Wrangler model years by number of complaints, with 404 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.