2022 Jeep Wrangler Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 30,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “high voltage” (9% of reports).
- 172electrical system complaints
- 30,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 5related recalls
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- High voltage: mentioned in 16 of 172 complaints (9%)
- Electric mode: mentioned in 11 of 172 complaints (6%)
- Fire risk: mentioned in 11 of 172 complaints (6%)
- Service charging: mentioned in 10 of 172 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 19 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 172 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Wrangler electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wrangler | 3 | 27% | — |
| 2025 Wrangler | 38 | 54% | — |
| 2024 Wrangler | 417 | 56% | 15,000 |
| 2023 Wrangler | 195 | 53% | 16,500 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 172 | 43% | 30,000 |
| 2021 Wrangler | 308 | 32% | 23,915 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 180 | 29% | 60,000 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 151 | 20% | 17,800 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 268 | 15% | 15,000 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 45 | 14% | 25,000 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 57 | 12% | 37,000 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 81 | 17% | 34,000 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 82 | 12% | 30,000 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 102 | 16% | 56,000 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 147 | 18% | 47,000 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 83 | 17% | 56,445 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 86 | 13% | 67,000 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 35 | 9% | 77,266 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 178 | 20% | 75,500 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 82 | 15% | 78,000 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 26 | 4% | 65,000 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 20 | 3% | 64,280 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 12 | 6% | 75,500 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 9 | 9% | 34,213 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 7 | 6% | 24,000 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 37 | 22% | 105,000 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 23 | 9% | 82,022 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 53 | 25% | 79,500 |
| 1998 Wrangler | 58 | 22% | 65,000 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 14 | 3% | 74,000 |
| 1996 Wrangler | 1 | 50% | 15,000 |
| 1995 Wrangler | 13 | 6% | 40,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (5)
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction batteryPark outside
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction batteryPark outside
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89A. This recall is superseded by NHTSA Recall 24V-720.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.
Risk: Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 53A. This recall is an expansion of previous recall 22V-768.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.
Risk: Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z71.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The check engine light was on and it said to service the battery charging components. When driving in hybrid mode it doesnât switch to use the battery. When I was trying to pull off after stopping, the jeep hesitated and would not move and then all of a sudden jerked and took off almost making me…
i PURCHASED MY 2022 JEEP RUBICON 4XE USED ON MARCH 31, 2026. IN APRIL, I HAD A RECALL NOTICE FOR RECALL 68C. I TOOK IT TO MY JEEP DEALER AND HAD THE RECALL DONE. IMMEDATELY, I NOTICED THAT MY ACCELERATION IN ELECTRIC MODE & HYBRID MODE IS DRASTICALLY REDUCED TO THE POINT OF BEING UNSAFE. ATTEMPTING…
Iâve had an ongoing issue with my car since earlier this year, 2026, and the code says âelectric coolant heaterâ and i have a solid check engine light. they replaced the coolant heater a few months ago and now itâs doing the same thing again. Thereâs also another recall for the power…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Jeep Wranglers have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 172 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler (43% of the 404 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Jeep Wrangler electrical system?
Yes: 5 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 30,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2022 Jeep Wrangler?
The most frequent phrase is “high voltage”, in 16 of 172 complaints, followed by “electric mode” (11).
Other 2022 Jeep Wrangler problems
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