2022 Jeep Cherokee problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (28) · Air Bags (3) · Suspension (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Power Train 2026-05-07 · campaign 26V290000 · 61,711 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
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 search
Air Bags:side/Window:curtain 2024-07-08 · campaign 24V516000 · 13 vehicles
Defect: 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."
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.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2024-03-28 · campaign 24V239000 · 12,221 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. 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."
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.
Service bulletins (169)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-06-26 · S2208000045 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
backup camera poor image quality inspection
Structure:body 2026-04-22 · S2523000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
door latch, handle and ajar additional service information.
Electrical System 2026-04-15 · 08-075-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear taillamp condensation clearing procedure on occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies get fogged with a light layer of condensation on the symptom: inside of the lenses fig. 1. this may be reported after the lamps have been turned on and brought up to operating temperature, turned off and
Engine 2026-03-21 · 18-044-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: powertrain control module (pcm) updates customers must experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle must symptom: exhibit/set one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): ● **p0111-00 - intake air temperature sensor 1 circuit range performance ba
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-18 · S2208000045 REV.C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
backup camera poor image quality inspection
Electrical System 2026-03-09 · 9100778 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if replacing $8474412a$ with $8474413a$ version, verify vehicle is proxied and configured properly. the 4412 part does not have rsd (sxm) capability. the 4413 part has rsd (sxm) capability and will not have an antenna connected. if replacement radio does not function, verify rsd sales code is added
Showing the 6 most recent of 169 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-20 · Power Train · 62,534 mi“the contact owns a 2022 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle failed to switch to 4wd and remained in 2wd. the “service 4wd” warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a service center, and a diagnostic scan was performed. the diagnostic scan retrieved a fault code associated with the ptu failure. the…”
2026-09-19 · Power Train“my jeep cherokee trailhawk 2022 got completely and unexpectedly stalled while driving on a highway without any type of warning. many warning signs flashed at the same time: etc (electronic throttle control), service park brake, check engine, battery, and a few more. the battery is one year old - had to replace it at 20k for a similar reason. the i…”
2026-09-14 · Power Train · 66,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while driving uphill at 30 mph, the vehicle started jerking and then roll backwards with the accelerator pedal depressed. the contact stated that there was an abnormal rubbing sound coming from the vehicle, with the "4wd" and "neutral warning vehicle may move even in park" messages were…”
2026-09-08 · Power Train“the contact owns a 2022 jeep cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v290000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contac…”
2026-08-08 · Power Train“previously reported that my vehicle was throwing the code for the 40d. i returned today, vehicle vehicle start to slam, jerk. jeep cares escalated after dealership tech confirmed active failure. fuse pulled, but can't really drive my car to avoid damages. now waiting for them to give dealership approval to order part. i still have the 5,/60 warra…”
2026-07-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my 2022 jeep cherokee trailhawk is experiencing an active failure related to open safety recall 40d (nhtsa id 26v290). the dashboard is displaying a persistent "service 4wd" warning light, and the vehicle's four-wheel-drive system has completely disabled itself. the vehicle is currently trapped operating exclusively in front-wheel drive.the local …”
2026-07-20 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“during an accident the driver side airbags did not deploy. the vehicle was rammed on the rear passenger wheel area. the impact was significant enough to have the curtain airbags on the passenger side go off, but the only person in the vehicle was myself, the driver.…”
2026-07-15 · Power Train“my 4wd service light is on and apparently there is a recall on jeep for this. i should have recall i have less than 32000 miles on my vehicle …”
2026-07-08 · Power Train“my 2022 jeep cherokee lux is currently at the dealership after they diagnosed a failed ptu. this came to my attention due to the messages the vehicle gave me, warning if loss of 4wd capability and a serv 4 wd light. jeep has recalled over 61000 other cherokees for the exact same problem. we are currently waiting for approval to repair from an exten…”
2026-06-19 · Power Train“while coasting/foot off gas transmission will suddenly shift out of gear and a "shift to park" message will appear on dash. i must stop and shift to park then back into gear to re-engage the transmission. driving will proceed normally at that point. this has occured unexpectedly and sporadically over the last year-3+ times. no error code is not…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.