AI Damage2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L filed 224 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and forward collision avoidance. The maker issued 269 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 224
- involving a crash
- 11
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 269
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 34% of all complaints
- 2 Forward collision avoidance 28% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 17% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 13% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 12% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- 7 Suspension 9% of all complaints
- 8 Lane departure 7% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 76 complaints (34% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 120.
- Forward collision avoidance: 63 complaints (28% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Steering: 37 complaints (17% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 19.
- Powertrain: 28 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 27.
- Engine: 26 complaints (12% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 30.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 224 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 76 | 3 | 120 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 63 | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 37 | 2 | 19 |
| Powertrain | 28 | 0 | 27 |
| Engine | 26 | 1 | 30 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 3 | 5 |
| Suspension | 20 | 2 | 12 |
| Lane departure | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
During the accident, the airbags did not deploy, and the seatbelt failed to lock, which resulted in me not being properly restrained. As a result, I suffered a mild concussion along with significant bruising.
There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact exited the vehicle through the liftgate. There were no injuries sustained. The building was damaged. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened.
There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries. There was smoke detected, but no fire. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The local dealer was contacted and referred her to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Passenger in our vehicle felt pain an hour after accident and went to ER and diagnosed with blunt force trauma injuries from the seat belt.
The adaptive cruse lane assist function malfunctioned. Yes available for inspection. I was injured. Police inspected the wheel and called it into question a manufacture defect in the police report. Manufacture (Jeep) acknowledges it but has been unresponsive.
The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle T-boned and crashed into a second vehicle causing severe damage to the front of the vehicle but the air bags did not deploy. During the crash, the contact sustained an injured back and neck which required medical assistance.
The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "power steering unavailable, service required" had suddenly displayed and the power steering malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn in either direction.
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 294 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 14% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Grand Cherokee L has 70 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 224, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Compressor Assy High number of compressor replacements when complaint is noise and supplier analysis comes…
Compressor Assy High number of compressor replacements when complaint is noise and supplier analysis comes back as Trouble not found. Before replacing compressor due to noise complaint review the NEW Compressor noise…
- The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward…
The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmission Output Shaft Splines (850RE…
- APPLIQUE - FRONT DOOR
- R1H Radio U41.10 Software Update - Dealer Option Customers may experience one or more of the following
SYMPTOM: ● **Speakers may emit a humming, screeching, buzzing, clicking, or bass noise (not related to the amplifier).** ● FCW OFF light ON with no DTCs and can't turn off. ● Blank screen and then reboot every 2…
- Auto Emergency Braking (AEB) Unavailable – Service Required Message In Cluster
- Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star…
- Rotary Shifter Lights Blinking, Shifter Not Moving, Not Going Into Gear
- Turbocharger Kit Please note that many turbo components are serviceable separately and full turbo…
Turbocharger Kit Please note that many turbo components are serviceable separately and full turbo replacement may not be required. If the turbo is being inspected for: Noise/Rattle: Inspect heat shield fasteners for…
- Steering Dragging While Recreational Flat Towing Behind RV
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Message “Park Assist System Unavailable” or “Service Park Assist System”,…
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Message “Park Assist System Unavailable” or “Service Park Assist System”, “Rear Braking Assist Unavailable” or “Service Rear Braking Assist System" with Performance Diagnostic Trouble…
- SEAL - LOWER AGS
- EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONING
NHTSA lists 269 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, forward collision avoidance, steering. Total complaints: 224. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (19%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (17%), infotainment or screen glitches (16%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?
NHTSA lists 269 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 Grand Cherokee L 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
Read also
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.