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.
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The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is associated with 368 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 23 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 60 reports (16% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 9 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.6l 6-cyl, 5.7l 8-cyl, and 2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 22 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 56 MPGe (23 MPG on gasoline) with up to 26 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 368 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 23 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (60 / 16%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 13 crash / 0 fire / 5 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Certified Range: 17–22 MPG across 9 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee L 2WD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Grand Cherokee L 4WD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Grand Cherokee L 4WD | 5.7L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 14 MPG | 22 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,150 / yr |
| Grand Cherokee 4xe Plug-in Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 57 MPGe (23 MPG) | 56 MPGe (24 MPG) | 56 MPGe (23 MPG) | 26 mi EV (470 mi total) | $2,650 / yr |
| Grand Cherokee 2WD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Grand Cherokee WK 2WD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Grand Cherokee WK 4WD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD | 5.7L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 14 MPG | 22 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,150 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 2WD | — | ||||
| SUV 4WD | — | ||||
| PHEV SUV 4WD | — |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Summary of 368 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems & component breakdown (113 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and Jeep Wagoneer L vehicles. A software error may cause the transmission gear selection indicator not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
How many safety recalls does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is associated with 23 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA records list 368 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 60 filings (16% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee range from 17 to 22 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.