2022 Jeep Cherokee Problems
What owners have reported about the 2022 Jeep Cherokee, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2022 Jeep Cherokee a good year?
It's one of the better years for the Cherokee. Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA, the 9th most of 9 Cherokee model years. The most reported problems involve the transmission, engine and electrical system.
51 complaints 3 recalls, 1 can stall 9th worst of 9 Cherokee years
Top 2022 Jeep Cherokee problems
Transmission problems
28 complaints (55%) name the transmission.
Engine problems
8 complaints (16%) name the engine.
Electrical problems
8 complaints (16%) name the electrical system.
Lighting problems
4 complaints (8%) name the lights, most often the headlights and turn signal.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2022 Jeep Cherokee recalls
Transmission
Can stallThe power transfer unit (PTU) may fail. A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge.
Recall 26V290000 · May 2026Curtain
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 Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation." An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied.
Recall 24V516000 · Jul 2024Column, Turn signal
 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 Devices, and Associated Equipment." Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge.
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Cherokee years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
Common questions
Is the 2022 Jeep Cherokee a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the Cherokee. Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA, the 9th most of 9 Cherokee model years. The most reported problems involve the transmission, engine and electrical system.
What are the most common 2022 Jeep Cherokee problems?
Owners most often report problems with the transmission, engine, electrical system and lights. 28 complaints (55%) name the transmission.
At what mileage do 2022 Jeep Cherokee transmission problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 45,000–76,000 miles, with a middle value near 63,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Cherokee have?
3. Transmission (26V290000); Curtain (24V516000); Column, Turn signal (24V239000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2022 Jeep Cherokee?
Ask for service records covering the transmission, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2022, 2021 and 2020 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.