2022 Jeep Wagoneer transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 3, 2026MOElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I own a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer with the 5.7L HEMI eTorque system. The vehicle has lost all power while being driven on two separate occasions. The first occurred on October 22, 2025, on a major interstate. The second occurred on January 30, 2026, on a state highway. In both cases the engine shut off without warning while the vehicle was in motion, with my wife and four children aboard. Power steering and braking assist were lost. The vehicle locked into Park, and I could not get…

   NHTSA complaint #11754467 · source
2. Filed Jul 27, 2026MOElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving on the highway going 70 mph, the vehicle lost all power and shut down engaging the automatic emergency brake system. This is the second time it has happened. Car is currently at dealership awaiting service.

   NHTSA complaint #11752957 · source
3. Filed Mar 26, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving about 10mph around a turn and the motor turned off and I had to park to start the motor again. When I came to a complete stop the car engaged it's parking break and suddenly jerked forward. This has happened several times in the last year and this time I was the driver of the vehicle. It's a extreme safety issue and my wife has had it happen to her at a busy intersection more than one time.

   NHTSA complaint #11727356 · source
4. Filed Mar 23, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle flashed a critical low battery warning while in operation driving. After traveling approximately 2 miles further, the vehicle warning lights started flashing and the vehicle shifted into park and shut off. In the middle of the road the vehicle could not be shifted into neutral and was stuck in a dangerous place. The emergency flashers shut off after 15 minutes while waiting for a tow truck. This vehicle has had two battery replacements in the last two years.

   NHTSA complaint #11726577 · source
5. Filed Jan 12, 202631,000 miINTowedElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to stop at a stop light, the vehicle lost power and decelerated unintendedly. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. During the failure, the contact's teenage daughter was seated on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the…

   NHTSA complaint #11710379 · source
6. Filed Jan 1, 2026TXAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle vibrates and bounces at high speeds keep bringing to dealer who can't repair. Makes it hard to control at higher speeds.

   NHTSA complaint #11708186 · source
7. Filed Dec 5, 2025OHElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving through the parking lot at my daughter’s school, and the vehicle shut off entirely when going at slow speeds. The vehicle lost all power steering, and braking was more difficult. Stopped safely, and the vehicle wouldn’t restart. Dealership confirmed it was a failure of the 48v battery system.

   NHTSA complaint #11703156 · source
8. Filed Aug 15, 2025ORElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle indicated to stop and pull over when attempting to start it in the garage, it was not moving. It made a terrible grinding noise. Towed to the dealer with a failed battery and need to replace the Motor Generator Unit (MGU), part of its eTorque mild-hybrid system. The part is on back order for more than 45 days as there are more than 282 failures reported. This is a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer that the dealership is saying is out of warranty and will charge me $4,000 to fix.

   NHTSA complaint #11680978 · source
9. Filed Apr 14, 2025TNFireElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Dec 17, 2024 2022 Wagoneer was dropped of for service for a slight rattle in the engine. It was determined that the cams and shifters were “over-torqued” and had thrown metal shavings into the engine. This would require a full engine replacement which was conducted over the course of nearly 4 months. This is a reported and known issue/defect for Wagoneer. It was picked up March 28, 2025. On April 11, 2025 I experienced a full mechanical and/or electrical catastrophic failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11654520 · source
10. Filed Apr 8, 2025WVElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

    Driving vehicle home on main highway at 55MPH, had been driving for about 15 miles. vehicle completely shut down. Engine shut off, power steering failed, lights shut off, everything electric shut down. was unable to steer the vehicle to the shoulder and it rolled to a stop in the middle of the 2 lane road in the dark. once it stopped it locked into park and couldnt be pushed off the road. Hazard lights would not work either car was completely blacked out in the middle of the…

    NHTSA complaint #11653387 · source
11. Filed Apr 7, 2025RIBrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

    We issued a complaint on 12/2/2024 (#11628353). The dealership found our alternator to be faulty which caused the battery to fail the SUV to completely shut down. This happened again to us on 4/6/2025 with a full vehicle of passengers. The low battery warning appeared on the screen, we lost power steering, we lost our ability to brake, there is no emergency break when all systems are shutting down and then we lost all power to the vehicle. This all happened in a matter of 2…

    NHTSA complaint #11653121 · source
12. Filed Dec 2, 2024RIBrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

    We were bringing our 2022 wagoneer to the dealership to have them investigate an issue with the battery light coming on this morning. While driving on interstate 95 north, all power cut out on the car, the power steering stopped working and the brakes failed. My husband had to navigate across 4 lanes of traffice with now power or brakes or steering to get to the shoulder. The car was towed to our dealership, and they indicated our alternator died and battery died. There were…

    NHTSA complaint #11628353 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. 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