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2022 Jeep

Grand Cherokee 2WD

Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Jeep Grand Cherokee: best and worst years
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD (photo 1 of 2)
2022 photoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 8-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
7/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls
13
Owner complaints
261 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Automatic emergency braking
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28%
  • ENGINE11%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE10%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
  • POWER TRAIN8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 463 total.

Jeep Grand Cherokee: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ25005Openopened Dec 11, 2025SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

    Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

499 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1623000028 REV.I

    Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

  • May 26, 2026SUSPENSION9100811Rev3

    ***68375577A$ is not showing the correct verbiage please update and correct*** Clunking when going over bumps, potholes, or turns. During diagnosis dealers may find rubber separating from the bushing on the handling link (SOL S2102000004 Rev C. for reference). This is normal and most likely is not attributed to the noise. Please follow normal diagnosis and ensure all tie-rod and ball joints are properly torqued and if worn, replace. If diagnosis leads to lower control arm replacement, the tensio

  • May 26, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM112198

    MODULE - LIFTGATE

  • May 22, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY23-019-26

    Hot Cup Holders Customers may comment on the following: ● When the rear heat temperature is set at or near max hot output, the front center console's surfaces, first row and second row cup holders and storage bins are getting warm to the touch. This bulletin involves removing the front center console and installing an insulator foam pad on top of the Center Console air duct.

  • May 21, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-221-26

    R1H Radio U41.10 USB Software Update Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● **FCW OFF light ON with no DTCs and can't turn off. ● Blank screen and then reboot every 2 minutes and 40 seconds. (Rearview Camera (RVC) Functions Normally). ● Paddle shifters not working/No longer a setting. ● Autolocks not working. ● Auto headlights not working. ● AM station not working (Appears some of the vehicles PROXI defaults to "1" which is absent for AM). ● Album Art flickering issue. ● Blank

  • May 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM112199

    MODULE - LIFTGATE

  • May 18, 2026SUSPENSION9100811 REV1

    Clunking when going over bumps, potholes, or turns. During diagnosis dealers may find rubber separating from the bushing on the handling link (SOL S2102000004 Rev C. for reference). This is normal and most likely is not attributed to the noise. Please follow normal diagnosis and ensure all tie-rod and ball joints are properly torqued and if worn, replace. If diagnosis leads to lower control arm replacement, the tension link(s) should be replaced first then test driven to ensure noise has disappe

  • May 16, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-217-26

    Heads Up Display (HUD) Resets to Default Settings Each Ignition Cycle Customers may experience the following: ● The custom HUD configurations do not save after a vehicle sleep cycle. HUD configuration will reset to the default settings.

  • and 491 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.