2022 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints
Owners have filed 395 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (165), Engine (90), Steering (82).
Key takeaways
- 395 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 11 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 165 | 42% |
| Engine | 90 | 23% |
| Steering | 82 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 63 | 16% |
| Power Train | 63 | 16% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 60 | 15% |
| Suspension | 58 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 4% |
| Wheels | 8 | 2% |
| Fuel System | 7 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | Not rated | 4/5 | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-09-21
The vehicle experiences a severe, violent, and sudden side-to-side shaking of the front suspension and steering wheel (commonly known as "death wobble"). This dangerous oscillation typically occurs at highway speeds (approx. 55–70 mph) immediately after the vehicle strikes a normal highway bump, expansion joint, or pot...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-20
After recall 68C on this vehicle, my power output has noticeably altered. I did have a HV battery replaced due to failure as well. Yes, they have extended warranty for that HV battery, but also down scaled its original abilities so it is not the vehicle that we originally bought. It does not feel safe on the road, a...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-20
After the 68C software recall the vehicle no longer operates the same as prior update in electric mode! While driving in electric mode and on a flat to fairly flat road and with a 50% or less battery the gas engine suddenly starts!! Revs to 3000+rpms then drops to 1500, back up to 2500, back to 1500 then shuts off! Th...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.