2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Diesel
Common Problems
Ranked from 120 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
37 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Death Wobble
15complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering and suspension shake violently at highway speeds, causing loss of control and potential accidents.
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Recall Issues
14complaintsHigh severityOtherRecalls related to potential fire risks and battery issues have not been resolved, leaving owners at risk.
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Death Wobble at Highway Speeds
12complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe vehicle experiences uncontrollable shaking and loss of control at highway speeds after hitting small bumps.
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Steering and Suspension Malfunction
12complaintsHigh severitySteeringSteering and suspension parts fail at highway speeds, causing violent shaking and loss of control, increasing crash risk.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Battery Issues Leading to Loss of Power
11complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle loses power and stalls unexpectedly, often accompanied by a loss of forward motion and power-assisted functions.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Battery Failure
8complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe battery has failed, causing the vehicle to stall or not start.
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Battery and Charging System Issues
7complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle experiences unexpected shutdowns and charging system failures, leading to loss of power and difficulty starting.
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Steering Wheel Shaking at Highway Speeds
7complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel and vehicle experience uncontrollable shaking and loss of control at highway speeds after hitting small bumps.
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
6complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle when the stop-start system malfunctions.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine Stall During Operation
6complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly stalls during operation, causing the vehicle to lose power and requiring multiple restarts.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Unintended Vehicle Shutdown
6complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle unexpectedly shuts down while driving, leading to loss of power and control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Engine Stall or Loss of Power
4complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine has stalled or lost power, causing near collisions and requiring immediate action to avoid accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Hybrid System Performance Issues
4complaintsMedium severityOtherThe hybrid system malfunctions, leading to reduced power output and unpredictable switching between electric and gas modes.
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Steering Instability
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering becomes unstable, causing violent movements and loss of control at higher speeds.
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ABS Module Failure
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) module fails, causing the vehicle to lose braking control.
$800–$2,000est. abs module replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Electrical System Failures Causing Vehicle Shutdown
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system fails, causing the vehicle to shut down unexpectedly, often requiring a restart.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Engine Overheating and Clutch Fire Risk
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine overheats, posing a risk of fire, particularly with the clutch being involved.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Exterior Lighting Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe exterior lighting malfunctions during snowy conditions, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 19
High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk
2complaintsSafety riskFuel systemThe high-voltage battery may contain damaged cells leading to a potential fire risk.
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Hybrid Propulsion System Failure Causing Loss of Power
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe hybrid propulsion system fails, causing a loss of power and requiring immediate attention.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 21
Loss of Braking and Steering Control During Turns
2complaintsSafety riskOtherDuring turns, the vehicle loses braking and steering control, leading to a loss of vehicle control and potential accidents.
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Power Loss During Driving
2complaintsSafety riskFuel systemThe vehicle suddenly loses power and becomes unresponsive, especially at higher speeds, posing a safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 23
Random Stalling and Malfunction of Electrical Systems
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle randomly stalls and the electrical systems malfunction, including the Uconnect app and charging system.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 25
Severe Shaking and Vibration at High Speeds
2complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe vehicle experiences severe shaking and vibration at high speeds, making it difficult to control.
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Steering Damper Failure
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering damper fails, causing violent vibrations and loss of control at high speeds.
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Steering Wheel Shakes Uncontrollably at High Speeds
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel shakes uncontrollably at high speeds, posing a risk of losing control.
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Steering Wheel Vibration and Loss of Control at Highway Speeds
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringAt highway speeds, the steering wheel vibrates and becomes uncontrollable, posing a significant safety risk.
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Steering Wobble at Higher Speeds
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering becomes unstable and wobbles at higher speeds, especially on uneven surfaces.
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Suspension Death Rattle at Highway Speeds
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe suspension produces a violent shaking at highway speeds, especially when encountering bumps.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 31
Suspension Track Bar Failure
2complaintsHigh severitySuspensionSuspension components such as track bars and struts fail, leading to violent shaking and loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 32
Transmission Locks Up During Driving
2complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission locks up during driving, leading to a loss of control and potential accidents.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 33
Unexplained Vehicle Slowdown
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe vehicle unexpectedly slows down or loses power, requiring the driver to restart the engine multiple times.
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Unintended Acceleration Occurs Without Pedal Input
2complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe vehicle accelerates unintentionally without any input from the driver, posing a risk of accidents.
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Unintended Vehicle Movement
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe vehicle moves independently and uncontrollably, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.
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Unreliable Hybrid System Causing Power Loss
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe hybrid system intermittently fails, causing sudden power loss and the need to restart the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 37
Unreliable Start-Up
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe vehicle frequently fails to start or stalls during start-up, requiring towing.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.