AI Damage2022 Jeep Wrangler: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Jeep Wrangler filed 407 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 634 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 407
- involving a crash
- 14
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 634
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 43% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 23% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 21% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 16% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 16% of all complaints
- 6 Suspension 14% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 3% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 173 complaints (43% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 193.
- Engine: 93 complaints (23% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 54.
- Steering: 85 complaints (21% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 24.
- Powertrain: 66 complaints (16% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 96.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 66 complaints (16% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
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 cylnamed in 2 complaints
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 6.4 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 2 L · plug-in hybrid · turbo · 4 cylnamed in 2 complaints
- 3 L · diesel · turbo · 6 cylnamed in 10 complaints
- 3.6 L · hybrid · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
- manual, 6-speednamed in 1 complaints
Drive: 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 407 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 | 173 | 3 | 193 |
| Engine | 93 | 3 | 54 |
| Steering | 85 | 1 | 24 |
| Powertrain | 66 | 2 | 96 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 66 | 1 | 9 |
| Suspension | 58 | 1 | 11 |
| Vehicle speed control | 23 | 2 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 4 | 18 |
| Wheels | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Visibility | 7 | 0 | 26 |
| Fuel system | 7 | 0 | 25 |
| Air bags | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 | 34 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 2 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
In addition to the "death rattle" which terrified her regularly when driving it on the highway, she had been complaining to us over the months preceding this accident that the car was doing odd things, the instrument panel was glitchy, would often have flashing lights and sometimes the steering wheel would feel tight…
The surprise was the fire. There is no reason for it to have caught for the way it did. The door was jammed, so resorted to unhooking the soft top, while I caught fire. I opened the top and jumped off the top, crawling away with burns and cuts before the entire engine exploded.
On November 8, 2025, I was involved in a crash that resulted in bodily injury, including head, neck, and back pain, and required post-accident inspection and towing. Despite the nature of the impact and the injuries sustained, the frontal airbag system did not deploy.
Safety Risk: My safety was put at risk because the airbags did not deploy during a rollover, increasing the risk of head, neck, and back injury. I experienced head, neck, and back pain following the accident and sought emergency medical care. Reproduction / Confirmation: UNKNOWN.
I was pulling into a parking spot outside of a Costco and suddenly the car began to accelerate uncontrollably, and I couldn't stop the car. It ended up hitting the car in front of me, pushing it out of the spot and then hit the car next to us.
The airbags did not deploy and I was going about 40 mph I suffered neck back and bruises to my arms. I am suffering servers neck pain. The car filled with water. The car did say it detected a crash but no air bags deployed after the telephone being straight in the middle. The car was totaled. Nothing appeared.
My seatbelt did totally lock into place after impact, but the air bags did not activate. My vehicle is currently still being repaired at a collision service, per the direction of my auto insurance carrier.
driving with no foot on gas and the jeep suddently lurched forward. unintended acceleration is what it was. the first time this happened was in October 2022 and i was in a basement parking garaged and ended up in the wall with the air bags deploying. it took 5 months for the jeep to be 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 141 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 7% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Wrangler has 475 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 407, about average.
What to check before buying
- 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.
- 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…
- Flash
Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● C147B-92…
- 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…
- SOCKET - DRAG LINK INNER
- Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star…
- 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…
- ID-25-11 Rev
C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
- D-25-15 Rev
C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
- EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp 16C The instrument panel cluster…
EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp 16C The instrument panel cluster on about 32,587 of the above vehicles may have an inoperable check engine/malfunction indicator lamp (CEL/MIL)…
- CORE – HEATER
- Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long…
Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the electrical connector at…
- THROTTLE BODY – NONE
NHTSA lists 634 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Wrangler?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, steering. Total complaints: 407. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (18%), smoke, burning smell, fire (15%), vibration (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA lists 634 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 Wrangler 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.