2022 Jeep Wrangler Power Train Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 13, 2026 · 65 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 17,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “electric mode” (9% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Electric mode: mentioned in 6 of 65 complaints (9%)
  • Power train contacted: mentioned in 6 of 65 complaints (9%)
  • Software update: mentioned in 5 of 65 complaints (8%)

At what mileage do power train problems happen?

Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles3 · 33%
10k–25k miles3 · 33%
25k–50k miles2 · 22%
50k–75k miles1 · 11%
75k–100k miles0 · 0%
100k–150k miles0 · 0%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 65 complaints, 2 mention a crash.

Jeep Wrangler power train complaints by model year

Peak: 2012, with 282 complaints
1995: 3219951997: 531998: 331999: 2019992000: 702001: 232002: 1420022003: 222004: 262005: 4120052006: 572007: 462008: 6720082009: 342010: 682011: 4020112012: 2822822013: 2302014: 8820142015: 512016: 742017: 5020172018: 1772019: 802020: 4720202021: 1482022: 652023: 5120232024: 1772025: 122026: 12026

n = 2,179 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearPower Train complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 Wrangler19%—
2025 Wrangler1217%—
2024 Wrangler17724%12,500
2023 Wrangler5114%21,000
2022 Wrangler6516%17,000
2021 Wrangler14816%15,000
2020 Wrangler478%3,750
2019 Wrangler8011%37,250
2018 Wrangler17710%27,294
2017 Wrangler5016%19,000
2016 Wrangler7416%31,000
2015 Wrangler5111%33,000
2014 Wrangler8813%44,000
2013 Wrangler23035%23,161
2012 Wrangler28234%18,250
2011 Wrangler408%35,000
2010 Wrangler6810%25,250
2009 Wrangler349%41,750
2008 Wrangler678%59,500
2007 Wrangler468%64,000
2006 Wrangler578%24,000
2005 Wrangler416%58,000
2004 Wrangler2614%32,500
2003 Wrangler2222%17,000
2002 Wrangler1413%20,000
2001 Wrangler2314%90,000
2000 Wrangler7028%35,400
1999 Wrangler209%52,000
1998 Wrangler3312%95,000
1997 Wrangler5313%73,815
1995 Wrangler3216%74,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2024, with 19 complaints
2022: 7202272023: 112023112024: 192024192025: 132025132026: 15202615

n = 65 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (2)

Power train:manual transmissionSep 18, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V641000 · 6,298 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US), LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, 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 92A.

Power train:clutch assemblyFeb 23, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V116000 · 69,201 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Risk: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Received Oct 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770462

I own a 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe. My vehicle underwent Recall 68C and related high-voltage battery evaluation/software work. The high-voltage battery was later replaced by Jeep under warranty. Immediately after that battery replacement, I noticed a significant change in the vehicle’s…

Received Oct 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768812

68C recall software update has caused some form of loss of power, doesn’t fully power off, it feels as if it is throttling the electric motor causing the engine to suddenly start and rev high (5-7k RPM) bypassing the warm up time that’s built into the software for the engine. Now on 09/14/2026…

Received Sep 17, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765151
Jeep Wrangler
Jeep_Wrangler_Rubicon_(JL)_4xe at Retro Classics 2022. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2022 Jeep Wranglers have power train problems?

No. NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about power train for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler (16% 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 power train?

Yes: 2 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do power train problems start?

The median reported mileage is 17,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about power train problems on the 2022 Jeep Wrangler?

The most frequent phrase is “electric mode”, in 6 of 65 complaints, followed by “power train contacted” (6).

Other 2022 Jeep Wrangler problems

See all 2022 Jeep Wrangler problems or power train problems across all Wrangler years.