2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 415 complaints
415
Total Complaints
26,000mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
12
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
16,000
25th Percentile
26,000
Median Mileage
40,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
109
Engine
41
Fuel/Propulsion System
34
Unknown Or Other
33
Power Train
32
Warnings
30
Steering
22
Automatic Emergency Braking
21
Suspension
18
Service Brakes
12
Severity Assessment
12
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"From the time the vehicle is started, there is an approximate 15 second delay for the backup camera and rear cross traffic alert to display a live view when in reverse and the vehicle is in motion. I.E. putting the vehicle in reverse immediately after starting the engine will show a frozen, then 1-2..."
"From the time the vehicle is started, there is an approximate 15 second delay for the backup camera and rear cross traffic alert to display a live view when in reverse and the vehicle is in motion. I.E. putting the vehicle in reverse immediately after starting the engine will show a frozen, then 1-2..."
"Two problems: 1- this happened twice, after shutting and exiting the vehicle with the key fob, the vehicle goes crazy, lights start flashing, horn honking and the doors auto lock - very dangerous as my child was locked in the car for a few minutes until i was able to play with the key enough to get ..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Electrical System
109 complaints
25th: 3,425 mi
Median: 16,000 mi
75th: 26,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
IL: 46
FL: 40
TX: 32
CA: 27
NY: 22
GA: 20
MN: 18
NC: 18
MI: 14
MA: 13
Jeep Grand Cherokee — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 784 | 68 |
| 1994 | 775 | 142 |
| 1995 | 983 | 146 |
| 1996 | 1249 | 156 |
| 1997 | 1432 | 143 |
| 1998 | 1349 | 194 |
| 1999 | 2319 | 157 |
| 2000 | 1855 | 132 |
| 2001 | 1128 | 95 |
| 2002 | 1770 | 98 |
| 2003 | 887 | 60 |
| 2004 | 1570 | 149 |
| 2005 | 2732 | 137 |
| 2006 | 1750 | 79 |
| 2007 | 1475 | 47 |
| 2008 | 990 | 35 |
| 2009 | 195 | 9 |
| 2010 | 171 | 18 |
| 2011 | 2421 | 90 |
| 2012 | 2308 | 72 |
| 2013 | 1102 | 41 |
| 2014 | 3365 | 224 |
| 2015 | 1725 | 179 |
| 2016 | 434 | 45 |
| 2017 | 552 | 38 |
| 2018 | 1160 | 75 |
| 2019 | 516 | 25 |
| 2020 | 329 | 39 |
| 2021 | 643 | 34 |
| 2023 | 617 | 26 |
| 2024 | 355 | 9 |
| 2025 | 87 | 3 |
Active Recalls (10)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Display Function
Campaign 23V577000 | 14/08/2023
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.
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.
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
Campaign 24V111000 | 15/02/2024
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.
Upper Ball Joint
Campaign 24V132000 | 22/02/2024
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 10B.
Camera
Campaign 24V289000 | 25/04/2024
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Dealers will secure the coaxial cable connection, free of charge. All affected 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 40B.
Camera
Campaign 24V436000 | 13/06/2024
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Side/Window
Campaign 24V897000 | 27/11/2024
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B3B.
Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit
Campaign 25V083000 | 13/02/2025
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers replaced the DCSD, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 11C.
Propulsion System
Campaign 25V576000 | 04/09/2025
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the hybrid control processer software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 73C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall wi
Traction Battery
Campaign 25V741000 | 30/10/2025
A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning
Coil Springs
Campaign 26V051000 | 29/01/2026
Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may con
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28