2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (40) · Power Train (31) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (26)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
22 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (13)
Suspension:rear:springs:coil Springs 2026-09-01 · campaign 26V562000 · 328,381 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 29, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026. This recall replaces NHTS
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (Prndl) 2026-06-30 · campaign 26V413000 · 7 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the shifter module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 30D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module:software 2026-05-21 · campaign 26V328000 · 419,035 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Some owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Suspension:rear:springs:coil Springs 2026-01-29 · campaign 26V051000 · 80,620 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 20D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on Janua
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2025-10-30 · campaign 25V741000 · 320,068 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
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. Ve
Electrical System:propulsion System 2025-09-04 · campaign 25V576000 · 91,787 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error within the hybrid control processor may result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the hybrid control processer software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 73C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (Touch)screen/Monitor/Unit 2025-02-13 · campaign 25V083000 · 133 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The center stack upper display (DCSD) contains a transistor that may overheat and prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers replaced the DCSD, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 11C.
Air Bags:side/Window 2024-11-27 · campaign 24V897000 · 14 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B3B.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2024-06-13 · campaign 24V436000 · 1,033,433 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2024-04-25 · campaign 24V289000 · 8 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly connected coaxial cable may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will secure the coaxial cable connection, free of charge. All affected 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 40B.
Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint 2024-02-22 · campaign 24V132000 · 338,238 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause the wheel to fall outward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 10B.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2024-02-15 · campaign 24V111000 · 199,143 vehicles
Defect: 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."
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.
Back Over Prevention:display Function 2023-08-14 · campaign 23V577000 · 162,713 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the Central Vision Park Assist Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 56A.
Service bulletins (595)
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.
Power Train 2026-10-20 · 08-384-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: electronic shift module (esm) 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): ● u114c-00 - lost communication with prndl display. ● p1c86-00 - prndl displa
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-15 · 9100946 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
compressor assy high number of compressor replacements when complaint is noise and supplier analysis comes back as trouble not found. before replacing compressor due to noise complaint review the new compressor noise section in the service library under 24 heating and air conditioning- diagnosis and
Structure:body 2026-10-14 · 115210 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
headlamp
Structure:body 2026-10-14 · 115211 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
headlamp
Power Train 2026-09-30 · S2621000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the customer may complain about a popping noise, grinding noise, or an intermittent no reverse or forward transmission engagement. the tech may find damaged and/or worn transmission output shaft splines (850re transmission only)
Structure:body 2026-09-23 · 114721 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
applique - front door
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What owners report
2026-10-26 · Engine“awaiting motor mounts. causative water pump replacement. loose feeling and creaking sound when operating the vehicle. hard knocking sound when shifting gears to drive or reverse. i thought most of all of the sounds were normal because it is a jeep. this has been for more than i realized.…”
2026-10-25 · Unknown Or Other“my sun roof glass blew up while traveling on xxx in [xxx]. it sounded like a gunshot. i thought i blew a tire. upon pulling over on the shoulder i discovered my sun roof had exploded. no other cars were on the road and i had not run over anything. if the shade had not been closed then i would have been covered with exploding shards of glass while t…”
2026-10-20 · Power Train“[incident description & system failure] on xxx, at approximately 30,340 miles, hybrid propulsion and charging system completely failed while the vehicle was in motion. the vehicle suffered a sudden "loss of motive power" and stalled completely on a public road. the vehicle was towed immediately and is currently inspection upon request. [safety ris…”
2026-10-15 · Suspension“this recall notice (26v-562) is the third time that jeep has provided such a notice for precisely the same problem. on two previous occasions (24v-413 and 26v-051), the car was returned to the dealer and work was performed. although jeep appears to be following the guidelines for discovery and communication of a safety defect, the conclusion here …”
2026-10-14 · Suspension“our 2022 jeep grand cherokee 4xe began making popping noises around the front wheel area while driving at approximately 45,000 miles. we paid a jeep dealership to diagnose the problem. the dealership told us the control-arm bushings were worn and that the entire control-arm assembly needed replacement, with an estimated repair cost of approximately…”
2026-10-12 · Suspension“i am reporting a critical structural suspension failure and dealer safety negligence on my 2022 jeep grand cherokee (30,000 miles, clean title). sequence of events & safety hazards: 1. july 7 & july 13, 2026: i brought the vehicle to the authorized jeep dealership suburban chrysler dodge jeep ram of troy because a rear splash shield was hanging. …”
2026-09-25 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“while traveling north at about 45-50 mph i struck a vehicle crossing the highway broadside as that vehicle crossed from west to east with the front of my jeep. the vehicle struck had all air bags deployed and none of the air bags in my jeep deployed. no injuries and i had on my seatbelt. my vehicle has been designated as totaled by state farm insur…”
2026-09-18 · Suspension · 28,889 mi“the contact owns a 2022 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a grinding sound while making a turn and while driving over a speed bump. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v562000 (suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the vehicle wa…”
2026-09-08 · Vehicle Speed Control“almost got hit my car stopped propulsion. audio won't work, head unit broken after 65 days at chapman dealership in henderson, nevada zip 89052 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.