2022 Jeep Wrangler
Common Problems
Ranked from 164 federal NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
14 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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Unintended Vehicle Deceleration or Loss of Power
28complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe vehicle unexpectedly decelerates or loses power, requiring the driver to pull over and restart the engine.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V767000, 23V263000
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Death Wobble
27complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering and suspension shake violently at highway speeds, causing loss of control and potential accidents.
Related recall: 26V363000
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Engine Stall or Loss of Power
26complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine has stalled or lost power, leading to near collisions or inability to drive.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 22V865000
- 4
Exterior Lighting Issues in Snowy Conditions
26complaintsSafety riskOtherThe exterior lights become obstructed by snow and ice, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Electrical System Failures Causing Dashboard Malfunctions
19complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe instrument cluster and other electrical components fail, leading to loss of critical vehicle information and warning lights.
Related recalls: 22V768000, 23V303000, 23V787000, 24V652000, 25V741000
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Unexplained Dashboard Warnings and Malfunctions
17complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle displays unexpected dashboard warnings or malfunctions, such as loss of power or inability to operate controls.
Related recalls: 22V768000, 23V303000, 23V787000, 24V652000, 25V741000
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Inconsistent Braking Performance
14complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe vehicle's braking system intermittently fails to respond properly, leading to reduced control and potential accidents.
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Battery and Charging System Issues
11complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle experiences unexpected shutdowns and requires frequent jump starts due to charging system failures.
Related recalls: 22V768000, 23V303000, 23V787000, 24V652000, 25V741000
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Transmission Locks Up During Driving
10complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission locks up during driving, causing the vehicle to become immobile.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V641000
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Battery Failure
9complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe battery has failed, causing the vehicle to stall or not start.
Related recalls: 22V767000, 23V263000
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Steering System Malfunction Causing Loss of Control
9complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering system fails, causing violent shaking and loss of control, posing a significant safety risk.
Related recall: 26V363000
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Steering Wheel Shakes Uncontrollably at High Speeds
9complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel shakes uncontrollably at high speeds, leading to loss of control.
Related recall: 26V363000
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Suspension System Failure Causing Death Wobble
9complaintsSafety riskSuspensionThe suspension system fails, causing violent front-end oscillation and loss of control at high speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Suspension Track Bar Failure
4complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe suspension track bar fails, causing violent shaking and loss of control at high speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
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.