2022 Jeep Cherokee

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Power train is the leading concern among 51 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 11th highest complaint count among 12 Cherokee model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 51

Of the 2022 reports, 3 involved a crash. 5 people were injured.

Primary concernPower train28 reports · 55% of complaints
Owner complaints51Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship3 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Power train28
  2. Electrical system8
  3. Engine8
  4. Exterior lighting4
  5. Fuel/propulsion system4
  6. Air bags3
  7. Forward collision avoidance3
  8. Service brakes3

Recalls and investigations

  1. Power trainMay 7, 2026

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

    A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.

    Campaign 26V290000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Air bags, side/window, curtainJul 8, 2024

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

    An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

    Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 71B.

    Campaign 24V516000 on NHTSA.gov

  3. Exterior lighting, turn signalMar 28, 2024

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.  The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 24B.

    Campaign 24V239000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints

51 reports, newest first.

  1. Power train, Engine, Sep 11, 2022

    Traveling in heavy morning traffic in inside lane at approximately 25mph, engine suddenly lost power with simultaneous ‘Shift to Park’ error message and brief flash of amber warning light on instrument panel. Vehicle would not accelerate when gas pedal pressed, engine only revved. Driver (myself) had to slam on brakes and quickly put car in P then back to D in order to get car to accelerate forward, narrowly avoiding multi-car collision from behind. Car is brand new ‘22 (owned only 6 days) with less than 600 miles total. Vehicle will be dropped off at dealership 9/11/22 for diagnostics.