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2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 105 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 52.5 times the median Grand Wagoneer year — the 2022 model ranks #1 of 26 Grand Wagoneer years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 18 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (21), driver assistance (12), and steering (12), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

105

NHTSA complaints

9

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

18

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2022 compare to other Grand Wagoneer years?

See all Grand Wagoneer years to avoid →

What are the most common 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System2120%
Driver Assistance1211%
Steering1211%
Brakes99%
Engine99%
Transmission77%
Seats66%
Visibility & Wipers55%
Other55%
Speed Control44%
Airbags33%
Body & Structure33%
Suspension33%
Fuel System22%
Latches & Locks11%
Tires & Wheels11%
Seat Belts11%
Lighting11%

Does the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer have recalls?

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

25V642000Body & StructureSeptember 25, 2025 · 123,396 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The quarter trim on the driver and passenger windows may not have been properly secured, which can allow it to detach.

Consequence

Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 88C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2025.

25V593000Body & StructureSeptember 11, 2025 · 163,735 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The trim on the driver and passenger doors may not have been installed properly, which can allow it to detach.

Consequence

Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the door trim, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 77C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 18, 2025.

24V436000Driver AssistanceJune 13, 2024 · 1,033,433 units

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."

Consequence

A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

23V716000Seat BeltsOctober 26, 2023 · 97,066 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The third-row seat belts may not allow occupants to properly access or fasten the seat belt to the buckle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence

An unfastened seat belt may increase the risk of injury to occupants during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is A7A.

23V577000Driver AssistanceAugust 14, 2023 · 162,713 units

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."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

23V545000Body & StructureAugust 3, 2023 · 44,708 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The upper B-pillar interior trim may not be fully seated and could interfere with the side curtain air bag (SABIC) deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Consequence

A compromised deployment of the SABIC can reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reseat or replace the trim pieces as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 76A.

21V00A000Driver AssistanceDecember 21, 2021 · 7 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer 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."

Consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the radio software, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is YA1.

21V919000SeatsNovember 23, 2021 · 793 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The second-row center-seat recliner pull strap may bind on the seat trim surface, preventing the seat back from locking into the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence

A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the rear center-seat recliner strap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y86.

21V873000AirbagsNovember 10, 2021 · 99,255 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without warning.

Consequence

Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the ORC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y79.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

Premature battery depletion. Brand new battery 2 months old was completely dead. On 3rd battery in one calendar year. Stranded with young children in car that cannot even be jumpstarted. Dealer has confirmed issue and has reportedly has had numerous owners with the same issue, same vehicle. No…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 13, 2024

Electrical issues- been to the dealer 4 times with no resolution Radio turns to max volume while trying to lower sound. Air/heat turns on and off by itself while driving. Vehicle slams on brakes due to faulty crash sensor. Back lift gate repaired due to faulty sensor. This week power steering…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · February 3, 2024

Airbags failed to deploy in a front crash. Passenger side curtain air bags deployed, but none of the others deployed. The lane departure or lane keeping assistance did not work. The vehicle slowly swerved off of the highway with no safety features kicking in to help keep it on the road. No…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · March 1, 2025 · crash

The vehicle came to a screeching stop with no visible reason for doing so. Three cars behind me also had to come to an abrupt and dangerous stop to avoid me. I pulled out of my driveway, began to drive, reached 10 mph, then came to a full brake, causing tires to screech. The speed of traffic behind…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 11, 2025

Car started displaying all Mill lights in the message center, including “lane assist disabled,” “stability control arm needs servicing,” “traction control unavailable,” and others. After about 3-5 seconds of rapid fire messages being displayed, the car made a “shutting down noise”…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 25, 2023

2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer — common questions

Is the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 105 complaints put the 2022 model at #1 of 26 Grand Wagoneer years. It is one of the Grand Wagoneer years to avoid.

What are the most common 2022 Grand Wagoneer problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (21 complaints), driver assistance (12 complaints), steering (12 complaints).

Does the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Jeep Grand Wagoneer years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Grand Wagoneer years to avoid are 2022, 2023, 2024. The cleanest record among Grand Wagoneer years belongs to 2026.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.