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2022 Jeep WranglerProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 709 owners and 15 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
709
Crashes
33
Fires
17
Recalls
15
TSBs
634
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 709 complaints, 33 crashes, 17 fires, and 15 recalls. Complaint rate is 7.4x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

radio display bugging me to purchase extended

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

water pump leak

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

oscillation vibration

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

intermittent no start brake pedal is hard as a rock

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
5

non-impact crack

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

170 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 19K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

41
0–30K
19
30–60K
5
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (41 reports) • Median: 19K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (170 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical170 (24%)
Engine94 (13%)
Steering86 (12%)
Fuel System72 (10%)
Drivetrain67 (9%)
Other65 (9%)
Suspension59 (8%)
Speed Control23 (3%)

2022 Jeep Wrangler: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, with 170 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 18,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 19K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, with 94 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, with 86 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, with 72 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

95
22
91
23
177
24
139
25
207
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (15 recalls)

22V326000May 2022

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Chryler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The side marker lights may not function due to an incompatible tail light assembly wiring harness. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

22V767000Oct 2023

ENGINE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.

22V768000Dec 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

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.

22V865000Dec 2022

ENGINE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.

23V116000Nov 2023

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

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.

+ 10 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2022 Jeep Wrangler NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

★★★★★

3 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (4)

2 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

DP22005ClosedOpened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

EA23001OpenOpened Mar 2023

High pressure fuel pump failure

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

PE24024ClosedOpened Sep 2024 · closed Sep 2026

Underhood fires

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

RQ24012OpenOpened Jul 2024

Loss of Motive Power

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The worst model year for the Jeep Wrangler is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2022 Jeep Wrangler vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

709

Class avg

96

7.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 709 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 15 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2022 Jeep Wrangler: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Jeep Wrangler?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Jeep Wrangler is related to the electrical, with 170 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2022 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
The 2022 Jeep Wrangler has 709 complaints, 33 crash reports, and 17 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 7.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2022 Jeep Wrangler problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2022 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes, the 2022 Jeep Wrangler has 15 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jeep Wrangler problems start?
Based on 65 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 18,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2022 Jeep Wrangler data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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