2022 Jeep Cherokee

▲ Better than typical
2022 Jeep Cherokee
RENDERED 2026-09-17T00:48:13.843Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Cherokee Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 7 complaints 1985: 17 complaints 1985 1986: 21 complaints 1987: 57 complaints 1988: 98 complaints 1989: 191 complaints 1990: 275 complaints 1990 1991: 234 complaints 1992: 114 complaints 1993: 418 complaints 1994: 522 complaints 1995: 610 complaints 1995 1996: 447 complaints 1997: 390 complaints 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 366 complaints 2000: 369 complaints 2000 2001: 229 complaints 2006: 17 complaints 2014: 2645 complaints 2015: 1784 complaints 2016: 1406 complaints 2016 2017: 1331 complaints 2018: 683 complaints 2019: 1628 complaints 2020: 288 complaints 2021: 156 complaints 2021 2022: 48 complaints 2022 2023: 3 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2022: 48 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19820
19830
19847
198517
198621
198757
198898
1989191
1990275
1991234
1992114
1993418
1994522
1995610
1996447
1997390
1998399
1999366
2000369
2001229
200617
20142645
20151784
20161406
20171331
2018683
20191628
2020288
2021156
202248
20233
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 52%

52% of complaints: power train — 25 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260808

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20260715

Traveling in heavy morning traffic in inside lane at approximately 25mph, engine suddenly lost power with simultaneous ‘Shift to Park’ error message and brief flash of amber warning light on instrument panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220911

Also filed under ENGINE

ENGINE 15%

15% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%

10% of complaints: exterior lighting — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing turn signal and headlights.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 4 distinct reports on file.

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My 2022 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is experiencing an active failure related to open Safety Recall 40D (NHTSA ID 26V290).

NHTSA ODI report, 20260729

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20201030 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 24V516000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240808 — exterior lighting, steering

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.  The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly.

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.

Campaign 24V239000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — power train

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

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.

Campaign 26V290000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Jeep Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 26V290000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V516000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V239000 (exterior lighting, steering) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1988 ▲ 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 2014 ■ 2015 ■ 2019

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Jeep Cherokee reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Jeep Cherokee is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Cherokee?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Cherokee have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.