2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, most often about driver assistance & safety tech. There are 4 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
75
Recalls
4
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Median mileage
52,500 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech is the most-reported problem area, named in 38 of 75 complaints (51%).
  • Electrical System (31) and transmission & drivetrain (9) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 52,500 mi.
  • Owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries.
  • The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has 4 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 3rd of 6 Jeep Grand Cherokee L model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 10% fewer complaints than the 2021 model year (83).

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems by category

  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    38 complaints
  • Electrical System · 2 crashes
    31 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    11 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    9 complaints
  • Brakes · 1 crash
    8 complaints
  • Suspension
    7 complaints
  • Engine
    6 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    6 complaints
  • Airbags · 2 crashes
    4 complaints
  • Steering
    4 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system31
Forward collision avoidance: warnings29
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking15
Unknown or other10
Power train9
Suspension7
Engine6
Seats5

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k110k–30k330k–60k460k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L complaints that list mileage.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L recalls (4)

  • Recall 26V562000Sep 1, 2026328,381 vehicles
    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.

    Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 29, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall numbers 26V051 and 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

  • Recall 26V051000Jan 29, 202680,620 vehicles
    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.

    Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: 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 contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 20D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 30, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

  • Recall 25V083000Feb 13, 2025133 vehicles
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The center stack upper display (DCSD) contains a transistor that may overheat and prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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

    Remedy: 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.

  • Recall 24V897000Nov 27, 202414 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

    Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy: 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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • RQ25005Opened Dec 11, 2025Openled to recall 26V051

    Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures

    On June 8, 2023, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US, LLC (FCA) filed Safety Recall 23V-413 affecting certain 2022–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles to address rear coil springs that may not have been properly installed during vehicle production. An improperly installed rear coil spring may detach while the vehicle is in motion, creating a road hazard that can increase the risk of a crash for following motorists and may result in injury to other road users. Since the filing of Recall 23V-413, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received tw…

Recent 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Oct 6, 2026NJSuspension
    The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V562000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted by phone, and the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted by phone.
    NHTSA complaint #11769317 · source
  2. Filed Sep 30, 2026FLSuspension
    I am filing this complaint regarding my 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and safety recall 89D (NHTSA Campaign 26V562000). My vehicle is currently experiencing abnormal driving behavior that has caused me to have a legitimate safety concern regarding the vehicle’s suspension. The vehicle does not drive normally, and I am concerned that the condition may be related to the component addressed by recall 89D. I have contacted both the dealership and the manufacturer’s recall/customer…
    NHTSA complaint #11768089 · source
  3. Filed Sep 28, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control
    Pedestrian Alert/Forward Collision light warning always on after over the air update. Manufacturer removed option in settings to disable this feature and warning light has been on since this over the air update. Dealer has attempted repair however fix only works for a few weeks and then reverts. Over the air update also disabled paddle shifters, caused language on vehicle to switch to italian, and changed units of measure for speed and tire pressure. This is a blatant safety…
    NHTSA complaint #11767536 · source
  4. Filed Sep 16, 2026FLOther / Unknown
    Car is rocking and popping in rear only. Jeep requests I drive car to dealership and pay for diagnostic of vehicle although displaying all signs of recall.
    NHTSA complaint #11764690 · source
  5. Filed Sep 10, 202639,800 miTXCrash2 injuredAirbagsElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle struck the rear of the vehicle at approximately 70 MPH. The auxiliary warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that none of the air bags were deployed during the crash. The contact expected the air bags to deploy and was concerned that they failed to do so. The contact and his daughter both sustained injuries as a result of the crash. The contact…
    NHTSA complaint #11763483 · source
  6. Filed Sep 9, 2026MIElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain
    Hard shifting occurred. Then service 4WD light came on dash. After an oil change, the light went away, but the hard shifting is still there. An independent dealer replaced my transfer case as well as completed an update to the transmission. The hard shifting came back even worse, with almost every gear. Took to a Dodge/Ram/Jeep dealership who completed a TSB 21-015-23. Their next recommendation is to replace the valve body and if that doesn’t fix it, then replace the…
    NHTSA complaint #11763220 · source
  7. Filed Aug 15, 2026DESeats & Seat Belts
    Passenger seat lumbar air bag randomly over inflates and doesn't deflate to the point where the seat in not usable. This caused pieces in the rear of the passenger seat to bow out and push the plastic cover off, touching rear seat which holds a car seat for a 2 year old. This puts the passenger and rear seat passenger at risk along with possibly all passengers. This has been brought to a Jeep dealership and they left it inflated for now. They gave an invoice for 2 parts, the…
    NHTSA complaint #11757106 · source
  8. Filed Aug 5, 2026IADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    Forward Collision Warning has been disabled since a forced OTA software update in August of 2024. Jeep has issued a STAR report to their dealers (S248A000013). Jeep acknowledges it is an issue, but fails to cover the remedy. Dealer wants $200+ to diagnose plus the cost of the software refresh. The system forces you to take the software update, removes a key safety feature, and then Jeep wants you to pay to restore it. This is a major issue with this model covered in the…
    NHTSA complaint #11754910 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology