Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system173
- Engine93
- Steering85
- Fuel/propulsion system66
- Power train66
- Unknown or other65
- Suspension58
- Vehicle speed control23
- Service brakes13
- Wheels9
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 30 2022 Wrangler vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 9 people died inside them, and 3 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2022 Jeep Wrangler failed the safety check 0.51% of the time — 40% less often than the average 2022 passenger car (0.85%). Median odometer at inspection: 15,539 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2022
6,485 new Jeep Wrangler cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2022; the largest markets were Germany (1,728), France (1,095), Italy (1,089).
- Average mass
- 2,328 kg
- Average CO₂
- 117 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 201 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol/electric 81% · Petrol 19%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
897 Jeep Wrangler cars first registered in Europe in 2022 report their fuel use through the on-board meter.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in hybrid | 897 | 8.7 | 3.7 | +138% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
424 first registered in 2022 are on Dutch roads; 71% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €89,745.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde85
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld38
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht20
- Band onvoldoende profiel7
- Mistachterlicht werkt niet (goed)6
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm6
- Remvertraging / remwerking parkeerrem onvoldoende6
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm5
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
334 cars built in 2022 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 27 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
76 2022 cars are on the New Zealand register; 1% arrived as used imports, 95% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | — | 27.9 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 11 variants: combined 9.5–16.5 L/100 km (about 14–25 mpg US), CO₂ 241–387 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler JL Unlimited 4X4 EcoDiesel · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Diesel | 10.6 | 8.1 | 9.5 |
| Wrangler JL Unlimited 4X4 Rubicon EcoDiesel · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Diesel | 11.2 | 9.0 | 10.2 |
| Wrangler JL 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.7 | 9.8 | 10.3 |
| Wrangler JL Unlimited 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 9.9 | 10.8 |
| Wrangler JL 4X4 eTorque · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 9.8 | 11.0 |
| Wrangler JL Unlimited 4X4 eTorque · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 12.3 | 9.9 | 11.2 |
| Wrangler JL Unlimited 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 12.9 | 10.2 | 11.7 |
| Wrangler JL 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 12.8 | 10.4 | 11.8 |
| Wrangler JL 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 13.7 | 9.6 | 11.8 |
| Wrangler JL Unlimited 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 13.8 | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| Wrangler JL Unlimited 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 18.5 | 14.1 | 16.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
14 Transport Canada recalls for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler.
| 2026271 4 Jun 2026 | Steering Issue: On certain vehicles, the connection for the electric hydraulic power steering pump (EHPSP) could become loose. If this happens, the EHPSP connection cou… |
| 2025595 30 Oct 2025 | High Voltage Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by an FCA dealer during recall 95B (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-566) may not be effective. As a … |
| 2024566 27 Sept 2024 | High Voltage Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by an FCA dealer during recall B9A (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-627) may not be effective. As a … |
| 2024504 5 Sept 2024 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, the instrument panel cluster could stop working. As a result, warnings, tell-tales and gauges may not display. Note: This recall… |
| 2024098 15 Feb 2024 | Heater And Defroster Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the windshield defrost system not to work properly. As a result, the vehicles don't meet the requir… |
| 2023627 22 Nov 2023 | High Voltage Issue: On certain Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery that can cause a fire, even w… |
| 2023514 18 Sept 2023 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, a problem with the gear sensor (AGS) could cause the rearview camera not to work and the backup… |
| 2023255 27 Apr 2023 | High Voltage Issue: On certain Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), the wrong bolt may have been used to connect the high-voltage battery fuse. As a resul… |
| 2023218 13 Apr 2023 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, you may notice a change in engine per… |
| 2023165 23 Mar 2023 | Structure Issue: The frame on certain vehicles may have been built with an extra and unused mounting stud near the fuel tank. As a result, the stud could contact the fue… |
| 2023089 23 Feb 2023 | Powertrain Issue: Under certain conditions, the clutch pressure plate could overheat and break. If this happens, the pressure plate may also crack or break the transmiss… |
| 2022672 23 Nov 2022 | Powertrain Issue: On certain Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), a problem with the vehicle control software could cause the engine to shut down while d… |
| 2022584 14 Oct 2022 | Engine Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, you may notice a change in engine perf… |
| 2022582 14 Oct 2022 | High Voltage Issue: On certain Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), the wrong bolt may have been used to connect the high-voltage battery fuse. As a result… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
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.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. 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."
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."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
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.
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."
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.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jeep told its dealers about the 2022 Jeep Wrangler: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011921 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch" |
| 11011901 | Warranty Bulletin ID-23-03 Rev. H 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11011898 | Warranty Bulletin D-23-04 Rev. G 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11011894 | Customer complaints regarding rear view camera inoperative or flickering blue radio screen display while transmission is in reverse or blank screens when selecting the rear camera view following a recent service repair involving the removal and installation of the rear spare tire carrier |
| 11011505 | Buzz Squeak Rattle (BSR) From Speaker Sound Bar At High Volume Level. |
| 11011504 | Buzz Squeak Rattle (BSR) From Sound Bar Or Sport Bar Area. |
| 11011171 | DAMPER - NONE |
| 11011150 | COVER KIT - HOOD |
| 11010511 | Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Service Information. TPM Lamp On. |
| 11010259 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 11010205 | Plate - Planetary |
| 11009561 | SWITCH - HEADLAMP |
| 11009540 | Heated Steering Wheel Inoperative And Or Not Hot Enough. |
| 11009027 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch. " |
| 11008973 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-03 Rev. G 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11008972 | Warranty Bulletin D-23-04 Rev. F 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11008913 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 11008707 | SWITCH - HEADLAMP |
| 11008697 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-03 Rev.F 2018 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11008356 | Warranty Bulletin D-23--04 2018 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11008337 | Vehicle Does Not Start. Electric Steering Column Lock (ESCL) Does Not Function, Steering Wheel Locked. DTCs U1433-62, U1412-62, U1517-62 In The ESCL |
| 11008326 | Antilock Brake System (ABS) Module Will Not Initialize After Recent Service Replacement. |
| 11008246 | BOW - FOLDING TOP |
| 11008200 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 11007984 | Low Tire Pressure. Tire Valve Stem And Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Sensor Service. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Underhood fires
Loss of Motive Power
High pressure fuel pump failure
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation