2022 Jeep Wrangler: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 556 complaints
556
Total Complaints
18,500mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
28
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

7,000 25th Percentile
18,500 Median Mileage
34,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Electrical System
129
Engine
80
Steering
63
Unknown Or Other
54
Power Train
53
Suspension
49
Fuel/Propulsion System
44
Vehicle Speed Control
17
Service Brakes
12
Wheels
8

Severity Assessment

28
Crashes
12
Fires
9
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"On 03/03/2022 I purchase a new 2door jeep wrangler s 2022 at the Victoria dealership in Texas. During the test drive, while driving on the highway at 70 mph, I expressed my concern about the steering wheel acting out and feeling loose. It was a very short drive. The dealership personnel reassured me..."
"On 03/03/2022 I purchase a new 2door jeep wrangler s 2022 at the Victoria dealership in Texas. During the test drive, while driving on the highway at 70 mph, I expressed my concern about the steering wheel acting out and feeling loose. It was a very short drive. The dealership personnel reassured me..."
"On 03/03/2022 I purchase a new 2door jeep wrangler s 2022 at the Victoria dealership in Texas. During the test drive, while driving on the highway at 70 mph, I expressed my concern about the steering wheel acting out and feeling loose. It was a very short drive. The dealership personnel reassured me..."

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 129 complaints
25th: 10,000 mi Median: 22,716 mi 75th: 44,000 mi
Engine 80 complaints
25th: 12,000 mi Median: 18,500 mi 75th: 20,000 mi
Steering 63 complaints
25th: 7,500 mi Median: 23,000 mi 75th: 29,499 mi
Power Train 53 complaints
25th: 5,783 mi Median: 16,650 mi 75th: 33,250 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 86 FL: 47 VA: 34 IL: 32 NY: 27 TX: 27 MI: 25 PA: 24 NJ: 24 OH: 21

Jeep Wrangler — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
19901056
19911005
19921007
199313410
199418417
199525936
199754846
199840128
199926216
200031124
200123525
200213922
200313011
200428127
200575612
20068529
200779122
2008125125
200949210
201089826
201167216
2012127535
2013102724
201483032
201563221
201661837
201740525
2018256638
2019103616
202074525
2021141439
202351116
2024122118
2025874

Active Recalls (14)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Exterior Lighting
Campaign 22V326000 | 12/05/2022
Nonfunctional side marker lights may reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
FCA will replace the tail light assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022 and August 3, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z43.
Traction Battery
Campaign 22V768000 | 13/10/2022
Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer serv
Fuel Pump
Campaign 22V767000 | 13/10/2022
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
Engine
Campaign 22V865000 | 23/11/2022
An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is more than one involved component and calibration software. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control
Clutch Assembly
Campaign 23V116000 | 23/02/2023
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expa
Frame And Members
Campaign 23V191000 | 23/03/2023
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28A.
Fuel Pump
Campaign 23V263000 | 13/04/2023
Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
Traction Battery
Campaign 23V303000 | 27/04/2023
Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service
Manual Transmission
Campaign 23V641000 | 18/09/2023
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 reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 92A.
Traction Battery
Campaign 23V787000 | 22/11/2023
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2
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.
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Campaign 24V652000 | 05/09/2024
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
Camera
Campaign 24V676000 | 12/09/2024
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC custo
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

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