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2022 Jeep Cherokee problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2022 Jeep Cherokee sits mid-pack among Cherokee years: 68 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 174, with 3 recalls and no defect investigations.

Transmission leads the complaint categories with 22 reports (32% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

68

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2022 compare to other Cherokee years?

Cherokee NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted3,958 complaints1973: 1 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 1 complaints1979: 0 complaints1980: 1 complaints1981: 1 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 8 complaints1985: 24 complaints1986: 26 complaints1987: 72 complaints1988: 118 complaints1989: 287 complaints1990: 368 complaints1991: 297 complaints1992: 175 complaints1993: 571 complaints1994: 618 complaints1995: 732 complaints1996: 584 complaints1997: 496 complaints1998: 553 complaints1999: 516 complaints2000: 508 complaints2001: 329 complaints2006: 18 complaints2014: 3,958 complaints2015: 2,651 complaints2016: 2,039 complaints2017: 1,919 complaints2018: 988 complaints2019: 2,370 complaints2020: 355 complaints2021: 191 complaints2022: 68 complaints2023: 4 complaints2026: 5 complaints
Cherokee NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Jeep Cherokee problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission2232%
Electrical System812%
Engine710%
Driver Assistance69%
Lighting57%
Brakes46%
Steering34%
Fuel System34%
Other34%
Airbags23%
Suspension23%
Visibility & Wipers11%
Seats11%
Speed Control11%

Does the 2022 Jeep Cherokee have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V290000TransmissionMay 7, 2026 · 61,711 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

Consequence

A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be 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 searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.

24V516000AirbagsJuly 8, 2024 · 13 units

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."

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

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.

24V239000LightingMarch 28, 2024 · 12,221 units

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."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Keep taking in for noise and a drag on takeoff…. Never can duplicate problem! Now told transfer case and do not know how long it will take as factory on strike???? They said we were # 10 in line as no rentals and I complained this has been on going for over a year with always can not duplicate…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 11, 2022

“The vehicle makes a "pumping" noise when starting to acquire cruising speed. The noise started after the front brakes had to be replaced a few months after the purchase. Before the installation of the new brakes it was just fine. The car has been checked for this noise about two times already but…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 30, 2024

“Smell antifreeze occasionally and have had to add occasionally. Car only has 18,085 miles. 2022. Spoke to my mechanic and he said it could potentially be a bad oil cooler gasket or a cracked manifold. Have smelled this for at least a year or longer”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 1, 2024

“Vehicle is making emergency brakes at anytime on highway even without a vehicle in front to set off the sensor - causing vehicle to slide and go off road - the screen is over heating and snells like it’s burning ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · May 19, 2023

“When activating the left turn signal both the left and right turn signal indicators began blinking. I had to cycle the turn signal switch both right and left and then to off to stop both indicators from blinking.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · February 19, 2026

2022 Jeep Cherokee — common questions

Is the 2022 Jeep Cherokee reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 68 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Cherokee year, with 3 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2022 Cherokee problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (22 complaints), electrical system (8 complaints), engine (7 complaints).

Does the 2022 Jeep Cherokee have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 Jeep Cherokee. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Jeep Cherokee years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Cherokee years to avoid are 2014, 2015, 2019, 2016, 2017, 2018, 1995, 1994, 1996, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2000, 1997, 1990, 2020, 2001, 1991, 1989, 1992. The cleanest record among Cherokee years belongs to 1983.

How safe is the 2022 Jeep Cherokee?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2022 Jeep Cherokee earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.