2022 Jeep Wagoneer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 1, 2026 · 208 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Wagoneer years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 208 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer. That is the most of any Wagoneer model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (122 complaints, 59%), typically at around 32,500 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries. There are 10 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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Jeep Grand Wagoneer for sale on Zimpel Street, New Orleans 7 Dec 2024. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Infrogmation, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2022 Jeep Wagoneer problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System122 · ~32,500 mi
Engine54 · ~38,690 mi
Service Brakes38 · ~40,000 mi
Steering31
Unknown or Other31
Forward Collision Avoidance27
Power Train27 · ~37,690 mi
Suspension15 · ~9,000 mi
Seats10 · ~2,502 mi
Fuel/propulsion System9
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System problems12259%32,500“shut off” (23%)—
Engine problems5426%38,690“shut off” (35%)—
Service Brakes3818%40,000——
Steering3115%———
Unknown or Other3115%———
Forward Collision Avoidance2713%———
Power Train2713%37,690——
Suspension157%9,000——
Seats105%2,502——
Fuel/propulsion System94%———
Lane Departure84%17,287——
Structure73%74,200——
Wheels63%74,200——
Exterior Lighting52%———
Air Bags42%———
Back Over Prevention42%4,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling31%33,000——
Hybrid Propulsion System31%82,000——
Vehicle Speed Control31%———
Visibility/wiper31%———
Fuel System, Gasoline21%54,500——
Latches/locks/linkages21%55,500——
Carry Handle, Shell, Base10%———
Equipment10%4,000——
Parking Brake10%10,000——
Seat Belts10%———
Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat or Vehicle)10%———
Visibility10%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 54 complaints
2022: 232022232023: 272023272024: 542024542025: 502025502026: 54202654

n = 208 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Jeep Wagoneer recalls (10)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Structure:body:roof and pillarsSep 10, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V584000 · 97,349 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2023-2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, and 2023-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L vehicles. The pivot bolts for the roof rack crossbars may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to detach.

Risk: Detached roof rack crossbars can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the roof rack crossbar pivot bolts, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 81D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026.

Structure:exterior trimSep 25, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V642000 · 123,396 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The quarter trim on the driver and passenger windows may not have been properly secured, which can allow it to detach.

Risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 88C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2025.

Structure:exterior trimSep 11, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V593000 · 163,735 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The trim on the driver and passenger doors may not have been installed properly, which can allow it to detach.

Risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the door trim, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 77C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 18, 2025.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraJun 13, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V436000 · 1,033,433 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assemblyOct 26, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V716000 · 97,066 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The third-row seat belts may not allow occupants to properly access or fasten the seat belt to the buckle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Risk: An unfastened seat belt may increase the risk of injury to occupants during a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is A7A.

Back over prevention:display functionAug 14, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V577000 · 162,713 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the Central Vision Park Assist Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 56A.

Structure:body:roof and pillarsAug 3, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V545000 · 44,708 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The upper B-pillar interior trim may not be fully seated and could interfere with the side curtain air bag (SABIC) deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Risk: A compromised deployment of the SABIC can reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and reseat or replace the trim pieces as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 76A.

Back over prevention:display functionDec 21, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V00A000 · 7 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the radio software, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is YA1.

SeatsNov 23, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V919000 · 793 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The second-row center-seat recliner pull strap may bind on the seat trim surface, preventing the seat back from locking into the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Risk: A seat back that is not locked into position can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the rear center-seat recliner strap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y86.

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module:softwareNov 10, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V873000 · 99,255 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without warning.

Risk: Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the ORC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y79.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart (PE24018) — opened Jul 19, 2024, still open.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

My 2022 Jeep Wagoneer has experienced four separate incidents of complete power loss while being operated. During these events, the electrical displays went dark and electrical functions stopped working on the entire vehicle On [XXX], the vehicle lost all power while I was pulling into my garage…

Electrical System · received Oct 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768233

2022 Jeep Wagoneer — VIN [XXX]. Both front sun visor mounting brackets have broken. The driver-side visor can become loose/detached and obstruct the driver's view. Passenger-side visor has also broken. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Structure · received Sep 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767703

Front parksense sensors not working even after being cleaned. Drivers side seatbelt saying not buckled even when buckled. Needing to rebuckle for it to register. Low-voltage warnings appearing while driving. Multiple dashboard warning lights appearing simultaneously - low-voltage and check engine…

Electrical System · received Sep 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767352

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to report a serious safety concern involving my Jeep Wagoneer. The vehicle has experienced intermittent stalling issues, creating a hazardous driving situation and leaving me stranded. The vehicle unexpectedly stalled, causing a loss of power and leaving me…

Electrical System · received Sep 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767546

While driving, vehicle suddenly displayed low voltage and "power saving mode" error messages. Multiple systems shut down including AC and radio. With engine stop/start disabled, engine died while slowing to a stop, automatically engaged parking brake, and vehicle shut down. Was able to restart and…

Electrical System · received Sep 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766490

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 122 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer?

Yes, 10 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wagoneer model years, the 2022 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.