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2022 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 417 owner complaints about the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 15 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-652 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.

2022 Jeep Wrangler
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.9× the Wrangler median · #8 of 37 years by complaints
Safety recalls15Lowest repair rate 71%Owner complaints41731 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Jeep Wrangler has problems

417 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system17512
Engine944
Steering903
Power train692
Fuel/propulsion system671
Suspension621
Vehicle speed control232
Service brakes134
Wheels91
15 other systems4910

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

15 recalls

2022 Jeep Wrangler 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.

36%repaired · 2026 Q3

Hydraulic power assist: pump

Park outsideNew

Recall 26V-363 · Jun 4, 2026 · 1,076,999 vehicles · 386,906 repaired

Risk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2026 Q3

Propulsion system: traction battery

Park outside

Recall 25V-741 · Oct 30, 2025 · 320,068 vehicles · 243,604 repaired

Risk. A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2024 Q3

Sensing system: camera

Recall 24V-676 · Sep 12, 2024 · 46 vehicles · 46 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

71%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 24V-652 · Sep 5, 2024 · 32,863 vehicles · 23,317 repaired

Risk. An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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93%repaired · 2025 Q4

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Recall 24V-111 · Feb 15, 2024 · 199,143 vehicles · 186,114 repaired

Risk. An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2024 Q4

Propulsion system: traction battery

Park outside

Recall 23V-787 · Nov 22, 2023 · 32,125 vehicles · 24,690 repaired

Risk. A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2025 Q3

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 23V-641 · Sep 18, 2023 · 6,298 vehicles · 4,863 repaired

Risk. A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2025 Q1

Propulsion system: traction battery

Recall 23V-303 · Apr 27, 2023 · 2,564 vehicles · 2,357 repaired

Risk. Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2025 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 23V-263 · Apr 13, 2023 · 45,832 vehicles · 38,740 repaired

Risk. Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2025 Q1

Structure: frame and members

Recall 23V-191 · Mar 23, 2023 · 35,829 vehicles · 27,325 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2026 Q2

Power train: clutch assembly

Recall 23V-116 · Feb 23, 2023 · 69,201 vehicles · 49,791 repaired

Risk. Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2024 Q3

Engine

Recall 22V-865 · Nov 23, 2022 · 62,909 vehicles · 59,250 repaired

Risk. An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2024 Q3

Propulsion system: traction battery

Recall 22V-768 · Oct 13, 2022 · 13,722 vehicles · 12,891 repaired

Risk. Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2024 Q1

Exterior lighting

Recall 22V-326 · May 12, 2022 · 16 vehicles · 16 repaired

Risk. Nonfunctional side marker lights may reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

30kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 20 electrical system complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 12% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
9under 30k miles20under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2022 vs. every other Wrangler 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 Wrangler median. How we score

'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2022 Jeep Wrangler safety ratings

2022 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2022 Jeep Wrangler frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
  • Rollover: 3 stars (27.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
  2. High pressure fuel pump failureEA23001 · still open
    Led to recall 24V-957
  3. Underhood firesPE24024 · closed Sep 24, 2026
    Led to recall 26V-363
  4. Loss of Motive PowerRQ24012 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Wrangler owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

After a recent recall with a software update (68C) for EV battery protection, the normal hybrid operating characteristics have been drastically changed without notice or explanation. When stopped or at low speeds and acceleration is needed to avoid collisions, there is zero response for at least 3…
Complaint 11775442 · Nov 3, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument panel failed, and the speedometer, tachometer, and turn signals were inoperable. The contact stated that during the failure, the speed of the vehicle was not available to the driver. The cause…
Complaint 11774034 · Oct 27, 2026 · 40,400 miles
Today is 10/19/2026. I have a 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe Rubicon that has completed all of its safety recalls and recall notices. Each recall notice has been completed and each was marked as having no issues found. After completion of recall notice 68C (NHTSA 25V-741), we began to experience a complete…
Complaint 11772044 · Oct 19, 2026

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