2022 Jeep Cherokee: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
46
Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
5
Injuries
113.0
Severity index
Severity index 113.0 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 96 2022 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2022 Jeep Cherokee ranks 19 of 96 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 80% of its model-year peers. See the full 2022 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 24 | 52.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 15.2% |
| ENGINE | 7 | 15.2% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 8.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 6.5% |
| STEERING | 3 | 6.5% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 6.5% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 3 | 6.5% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 24 of 46 complaints (52.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 15 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 14.5x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V239000 | 28/03/2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Device |
| 24V516000 | 08/07/2024 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Veh |
| 26V290000 | 07/05/2026 | POWER TRAIN | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.