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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

365 NHTSA owner complaints · 12 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Owner complaints: 365 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 91.25

Electrical System167Engine69Forward Collision Avoidance65Power Train54Fuel/Propulsion System51Steering46

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the lights on the instrument panel became dark and the vehicle stalled. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the residence; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Car back end noise. Back end raised with front end down. Car had no cushion when going over small bumps in road. Handling and steering was not normal at speed above 35. Service suspension immediately displayed. Car is 2022 with 17,302 miles. Car is at dealer now. They want lots of money to repair suspension
I just experienced a 2nd engine stall event. I was driving thru a neighborhood at 25 mph in 5th gear, lifted off the gas pedal as I approached a 90 degree uphill turn, and in the middle of the turn (approx 20 mph) the engine stalled and I lost all propulsion. I retired from Stellantis after 16 years working as a contract transmission calibrator, so I am very familiar with what happened. When I lifted off the gas p…

Recalls: 12 campaigns (5 severe)

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CampaignComponentSummary
25V576000Electrical System:Propulsion SystemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error within t…
25V083000Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:Video Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The center stack upper d…
24V436000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CaChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500…
23V577000Back Over Prevention:Display FunctionChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and …
24V111000Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac SysteChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor …
26V328000Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in …
24V132000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The upper control a…
24V289000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CaChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly conne…

True cost of ownership

Fuel (your region) $0
Maintenance band (your region) $1,735$3,632
Estimated running cost this year (age 4) $3,632

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Electrical System (167 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 5/100, computed from 365 NHTSA complaints and 12 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 04/09/2025. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

5RELIABILITY / 100
AVOID
  • 365 NHTSA complaints on record (91.2/yr of exposure)
  • 12 recall campaigns, 5 touching safety-critical systems

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