AI Damage2022 Jeep Cherokee: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Jeep Cherokee filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. The maker issued 169 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 52
- involving a crash
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 169
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 56% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 15% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 15% of all complaints
- 4 Exterior lighting 8% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 8% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 6% of all complaints
- 7 Air bags 6% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 6% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 29 complaints (56% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 15.
- Electrical system: 8 complaints (15% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 60.
- Engine: 8 complaints (15% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Exterior lighting: 4 complaints (8% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 4 complaints (8% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 3.2 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 52 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 29 | 0 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 | 60 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
During an accident the driver side airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was rammed on the rear passenger wheel area. The impact was significant enough to have the curtain airbags on the passenger side go off, but the only person in the vehicle was myself, the driver.
The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy upon impact. A fellow motorist, who witnessed the accident, assisted the contact by helping her into the front passenger seat and driving her vehicle off to the shoulder of the highway.
The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that he sustained injuries on the right leg, right shoulder, and a knot of his head on the upper left side and his wife sustained injuries on the right side of…
The “Service 4WD” warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a service center, and a diagnostic scan was performed. The diagnostic scan retrieved a fault code associated with the PTU failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone.
My Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 2022 got completely and unexpectedly stalled while driving on a highway without any type of warning. Many warning signs flashed at the same time: ETC (Electronic Throttle control), Service Park brake, check engine, battery, and a few more.
The contact stated that while driving uphill at 30 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and then roll backwards with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that there was an abnormal rubbing sound coming from the vehicle, with the "4WD" and "Neutral Warning Vehicle May Move Even in Park" messages were…
The dashboard is displaying a persistent "Service 4WD" warning light, and the vehicle's four-wheel-drive system has completely disabled itself. The vehicle is currently trapped operating exclusively in front-wheel drive.The local dealership has inspected the vehicle but states they are legally blocked from performing…
The failure had become more frequent as time progressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for another matter, and the owner was also informed about the failure. The dealer confirmed there was no recall attached. The vehicle was not repaired.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 860 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 41% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Cherokee has 472 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 52, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
- Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information
- Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies get fogged…
Rear Taillamp Condensation Clearing Procedure On occasion, vehicle exterior taillamp assemblies get fogged with a light layer of condensation on the SYMPTOM: inside of the lenses Fig. 1. This may be reported after the…
- Flash
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)…
- If replacing $8474412A$ with $8474413A$ version, verify vehicle is proxied and configured properly
The 4412 part does not have RSD (SXM) capability. The 4413 part has RSD (SXM) capability and will not have an antenna connected. If replacement radio does not function, verify RSD sales code is added to configurator.
- Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC)…
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
- POWER TRANSFER UNIT - NONE
- Service 4wd Light On, AWD System Service Required Message Illuminated
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C14A7-97 PTU Motor Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked.
- Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders
Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold units only
- Intermittent Uconnect Box Requires Service Message
TBM Setting Stored Or Pending DTCs B22A9, B1560, B1561, B1562
- ESC Light Illuminated
DTC C1252-92 VACUUM PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT And Or P258B ELECTRONIC VACUUM PUMP PERFORMANCE
- Before replacing any parts please refer to SOL S2518000008 if it applies to the vehicle you are working on…
Before replacing any parts please refer to SOL S2518000008 if it applies to the vehicle you are working on based on a VIN search in Service Library. Before replacing this part due to Engine Light On with P1CEA (Boost…
NHTSA lists 169 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Cherokee?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 52. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (23%), knocking, grinding or other noise (8%), stalls while driving (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA lists 169 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Jeep Cherokee from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.