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NewRisk. A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2022 Jeep CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 52 owner complaints about the 2022 Jeep Cherokee, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-239 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Jeep Cherokee has problems
52 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
29Power train
8Engine
8Electrical system
4Fuel/propulsion system
4Exterior lighting
3Air bags
3Forward collision avoidance
3Service brakes
3Steering
97 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 29 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2022 Jeep Cherokee recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Side/window: curtain
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Risk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Cherokee year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cherokee median. How we score
'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'06'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Jeep Cherokee safety ratings
2022 Jeep Cherokee SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Cherokee owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to switch to 4WD and remained in 2WD. The “Service 4WD” warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a service center, and a diagnostic scan was performed. The diagnostic scan…
My Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 2022 got completely and unexpectedly stalled while driving on a highway without any type of warning. Many warning signs flashed at the same time: ETC (Electronic Throttle control), Service Park brake, check engine, battery, and a few more. The battery is one year old -…
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving uphill at 30 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and then roll backwards with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that there was an abnormal rubbing sound coming from the vehicle, with the "4WD" and "Neutral…
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