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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L holds 72 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Grand Cherokee L years here — under the median of the other years, which is 14. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Coil springs, Touchscreen, and Side and window.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
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Complaints

72

Per year

1

Recalls

4

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (36 of 72), then Electrical system (31) and Powertrain (9). The most filings arrived in 2025 (39 of 72). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Grand Cherokee L has 79 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 91 complaints, 14 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall suspension, rear, springs, coil springs 2026-09-01 · NHTSA campaign 26V562000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Remedy Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 29, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall numbers 26V051 and 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall suspension, rear, springs, coil springs 2026-01-29 · NHTSA campaign 26V051000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 20D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 30, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall equipment, electrical, infotainment, touchscreen 2025-02-13 · NHTSA campaign 25V083000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The center stack upper display (DCSD) contains a transistor that may overheat and prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Dealers replaced the DCSD, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 11C.
Recall air bags, side and window 2024-11-27 · NHTSA campaign 24V897000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Remedy Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B3B.

Complaints by component (72 total)

Forward collision avoidance
36
Electrical system
31
Powertrain
9
Engine
6
Seats
5
Service brakes
5
Suspension
5
Air bags
4
Steering
4
Hydraulic brakes
3
Lane departure
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Back-over prevention
1
Equipment
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Seat belts
1
Speed control
1
Structure
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

22024392025312026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Car is rocking and popping in rear only. Jeep requests I drive car to dealership and pay for diagnostic of vehicle although displaying all signs of recall."
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-16
  • "The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle struck the rear of the vehicle at approximately 70 MPH. The auxiliary warning lights were…"
    Electrical system, Air bags · filed 2026-09-10
  • "Hard shifting occurred. Then service 4WD light came on dash. After an oil change, the light went away, but the hard shifting is still there. An independent dealer replaced my transfer case as well as completed an update…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2026-09-09
  • "Passenger seat lumbar air bag randomly over inflates and doesn't deflate to the point where the seat in not usable. This caused pieces in the rear of the passenger seat to bow out and push the plastic cover off,…"
    Seats · filed 2026-08-15
  • "Forward Collision Warning has been disabled since a forced OTA software update in August of 2024. Jeep has issued a STAR report to their dealers (S248A000013). Jeep acknowledges it is an issue, but fails to cover the…"
    Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-05

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV 2WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

WL three-row, 2021–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (3.6L Pentastar and 5.7L HEMI where equipped) , 5 qt capacity
Tire size 265/60R18 to 265/50R20 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 7,200 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 24V897000. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection." An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B3B.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L holds 72 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Grand Cherokee L years here — under the median of the other years, which is 14. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Coil springs, Touchscreen, and Side and window.

What are common problems with a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (36 of 72), then Electrical system (31) and Powertrain (9). The most filings arrived in 2025 (39 of 72). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Grand Cherokee L has 79 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 91 complaints, 14 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L been recalled?

The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?

Owners have filed 72 complaints about the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L with NHTSA.

What oil does a Jeep Grand Cherokee L take?

0W-20 for the 3.6L Pentastar and 5.7L HEMI where equipped; the 3.6L takes about 5 quarts with filter. Confirm capacity for the 5.7L in the owner’s manual.

What does NHTSA campaign 24V897000 cover?

Certain 2022-2024 Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Grand Cherokee L vehicles: an improperly secured front seat side-air-bag connector may prevent deployment. Dealers secured the connector; FCA reports affected vehicles have been remedied.

What tire sizes does the Grand Cherokee L use?

About 265/60R18 to 265/50R20 depending on trim; confirm the door placard.