2022 Jeep Cherokee: Problems & Reliability
BEST2022 Jeep Cherokee: BEST — 52 owner complaints (1.29 per 1,000 sold), 0.2× the Cherokee median year; top issue: powertrain / transmission (29 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2022 is 0.43, where 1.00 is a typical Cherokee year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; 0.75 or lower rates best. Severity drives it: 80% of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury or involve a safety-critical system (engine, powertrain, steering, brakes or fuel).
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, published U.S. sales, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2016–2027 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
52
NHTSA complaints
1.29
Complaints per 1,000 sold
168
Service bulletins
3
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2022 Jeep Cherokee problems
Powertrain / transmission dominates the record — 56% of complaints name it.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2022 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 29 | 56% |
| Electrical system | 8 | 15% |
| Engine | 8 | 15% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 4 | 8% |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 8% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2022 Jeep Cherokee recalls
3 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2022, reported between Mar 28, 2024 and May 7, 2026.
2022 Jeep Cherokee service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 168 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2022 — close to the 188 of the median Cherokee year from 2016 to 2027. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (62), structure (27), powertrain / transmission (16). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2022 vs. the year before and after
From the 2021 to the 2022, owner complaints fell by more than half (180 → 52) — an improvement. The 2023 that followed fell by more than half (52 → 3), so the 2023 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cherokee | BEST | 180 | 255 | 4 | — |
| 2022 (this page) | BEST | 52 | 168 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Cherokee | TOO FEW REPORTS | 3 | 92 | 1 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Jeep Cherokee years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2022 Jeep Cherokee
Powertrain / transmission (29 complaints on the 2022): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Electrical system (8 complaints on the 2022): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Engine (8 complaints on the 2022): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Fuel / propulsion system (4 complaints on the 2022): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Exterior lighting (4 complaints on the 2022): check low and high beams, brake lights and turn signals, and look for condensation inside the housings.
Recalls: confirm all 3 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2022 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
2022 Jeep Cherokee: BEST — 52 owner complaints (1.29 per 1,000 sold), 0.2× the Cherokee median year; top issue: powertrain / transmission (29 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2022 is 0.43, where 1.00 is a typical Cherokee year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; 0.75 or lower rates best.
What are the most common 2022 Jeep Cherokee problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2022 Jeep Cherokee are powertrain / transmission (29, 56%), electrical system (8, 15%), engine (8, 15%). The manufacturer has 168 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Cherokee have?
3 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2022 Jeep Cherokee, most recently 26V290000 (May 7, 2026, powertrain / transmission); 24V516000 (Jul 8, 2024, air bags); 24V239000 (Mar 28, 2024, exterior lighting). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2022 Jeep Cherokee before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2022 Jeep Cherokee come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the per-1,000 rate divides complaints by published U.S. 2022 calendar-year sales; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.