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2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Common Problems

Ranked from 148 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
6
High severity
4
Medium
3 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

13 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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  1. 1

    Death Wobble

    33complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering and suspension shake violently at highway speeds, causing loss of control and potential accidents.

  2. 2

    Steering Wheel Shaking at Highway Speeds

    32complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel shakes uncontrollably at speeds between 40-70 mph, causing loss of control and potential accidents.

  3. 3

    Battery Failure

    31complaints
    Safety riskFuel system

    The battery has failed to charge properly or has completely died while the engine is running.

  4. 5

    Steering and Suspension Malfunction

    23complaints
    High severitySteering

    Steering and suspension parts fail, causing violent shaking and loss of control at high speeds.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  5. 6

    Battery and Charging System Issues

    19complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The vehicle experiences unexpected shutdowns and charging system failures, leading to loss of power and difficulty starting.

  6. 7

    High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk

    13complaints
    Safety riskFuel system

    The high-voltage battery may catch fire, posing a significant safety risk.

  7. 8

    Engine Stall or Shutdown During Operation

    11complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine unexpectedly stalls or shuts down while driving, leading to loss of power and difficulty restarting the vehicle.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  8. 9

    Severe Shaking and Vibration at High Speeds

    11complaints
    High severitySuspension

    The vehicle experiences severe shaking and vibration at high speeds, leading to loss of control.

  9. 10

    Transmission Failure

    5complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission fails to engage properly, causing the vehicle to stall or fail to move.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  10. 11

    Hybrid Mode Failure

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The vehicle fails to operate in hybrid mode, resulting in loss of power and entering limp mode or turtle mode.

  11. 12

    Unexplained Rear Window Explosion

    3complaints
    High severityOther

    The rear window suddenly explodes without any apparent cause, posing a serious safety risk.

  12. 13

    Engine Overheating and Loss of Power

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine overheats and loses power, leading to reduced vehicle performance and potential engine damage.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited2021 Jeep Wrangler UnlimitedAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

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.