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This page covers 17 recalls and 347 owner complaints for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler.
Electrical system complaints dominate owner reports for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, with many owners describing a range of failures including BCM malfunctions, LIN network communication faults, and various electrical gremlins that leave vehicles stranded or requiring dealership visits. The Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid variant draws a notable share of these reports. Powertrain complaints follow, covering issues owners describe with driveability and performance. Steering is the third most-reported system, and the pattern here is hard to miss: owners across multiple reports describe a violent front-end oscillation, commonly called "death wobble", where the steering wheel and front suspension shake uncontrollably after the vehicle hits a bump or uneven pavement, typically at highway speeds. This symptom appears consistently enough across complaints that it stands out as one of the more frequently described steering concerns for this model year.
347
Total Complaints
13
Crash-Related
11
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Jeep Wrangler has 17 recalls, the most serious being multiple fire risks: the power steering pump wiring can overheat and catch fire even with the ignition off, a frame stud can puncture the fuel tank in a crash, and the clutch pressure plate on manual transmission models can overheat and fracture.
Several recalls affect plug-in hybrid (4xe) models specifically. The high-voltage battery can fail internally and catch fire while parked or driving. Separately, incorrect fasteners on the high-voltage battery fuse can generate excessive heat, causing the fuse to fail and cutting drive power while the vehicle is moving. On 4xe models, a communication fault can also trigger an engine shutdown and sudden loss of drive power. Vehicles with the 3.0L diesel engine face their own issue: the high-pressure fuel pump can fail and stall the engine without warning.
On the visibility side, a wiring harness short can knock out both the rearview camera image and the center brake light, and on manual transmission models the rearview camera and reverse lights may both stop working when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. A software error in the climate control system can disable windshield defrosting and defogging, reducing forward visibility in cold weather. The instrument panel cluster can short internally and go dark, taking the speedometer and warning lights with it. Side marker lights on certain vehicles may not function due to an incompatible wiring harness, reducing how visible the vehicle is to other drivers at night.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when parked with the ignition off.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace affected wiring and parts as needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high voltage battery may fail internally, potentially causing a vehicle fire whether the vehicle is parked or being driven.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the high voltage battery software and replace the battery if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring harness for the rearview camera and center brake light can short circuit, disabling the rearview camera image and center brake light.
What the fix does
Dealers replaced the wiring harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or spare tire carrier assembly as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel cluster may develop an internal short circuit and stop working, causing the display to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the hybrid control processor may prevent the windshield defrosting and defogging system from working.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the hybrid control processor software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high voltage battery in your vehicle may fail internally, potentially causing a fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may not display the image and reverse lights may not turn on when shifting into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the gear position sensor at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt connecting the high-voltage battery fuse may be incorrect, causing the fuse to overheat and fail. This could result in loss of power to the wheels.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the 200 A fuse assembly in the high-voltage battery and replace the fuse assembly or high-voltage battery pack if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high voltage battery pack uses incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the high voltage battery fuse and inspect the battery assembly for damage, replacing it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high pressure fuel pump may fail in certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles with 3.0L diesel engines.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and any other necessary fuel system components at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank during a crash, potentially causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the frame stud and remove it if necessary, then apply paint to seal the area.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The clutch pressure plate can overheat and crack, potentially affecting manual transmission operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the transmission software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A loss of communication in the hybrid system may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly in certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will update software in the transmission control module and hybrid control processors to enable the vehicle to limp home instead of shutting down.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery fuse connection may use an incorrect bolt, causing the fuse to overheat and fail. This could result in loss of power to the wheels.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the 200 A fuse assembly in the high-voltage battery and replace the fuse assembly or battery pack if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high voltage battery pack uses incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuse and battery assembly as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high pressure fuel pump may fail, causing the engine to stall without warning.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and inspect and replace other fuel system parts as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side marker lights may not work because the tail light assembly wiring harness is incompatible with the vehicle's electrical system.
What the fix does
FCA will replace the tail light assemblies at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
