Fine as a gas model; check 4xe hybrids carefully
Overall complaints are below average, but many come from the 4xe plug-in hybrid: wiring and charging faults, hybrid mode not working, and a battery recall over fire risk. Gas models are a better bet. Death wobble reports continue at a lower rate.
Updated November 2026 · based on 414 owner complaints and 15 recalls
Not rated
228 39% below the Wrangler average
15 free to fix at a dealer
Every Wrangler year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2022 Wrangler
Top problems and what they cost
4xe charging and wiring faults
The hybrid system will not charge or drops out of electric mode with warning lights.
Fix: Usually covered by the 8-year hybrid warranty.
Electrical
Hybrid battery recall
Recall 22V768 covers a battery that could catch fire.
Fix: Recall repair, free; follow parking advice until fixed.
Electrical
Death wobble
Steering shake after bumps, less common than on 2018.
Fix: Steering damper or track bar $200 to $1,500.
Steering
Recalls
Nonfunctional side marker lights may reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is reversi...
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2022 Jeep Wrangler
- Run the VIN on the recall check; 4xe models have several campaigns.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2022 Wrangler has 15 recalls on record, listed below.
- On a 4xe, confirm it charges and runs in electric mode.The 4WD or AWD system sends power to all wheels through extra gearboxes. Warnings or grinding mean a costly repair, and on plug-in 4xe models check the battery system works too.Owners filed 11 complaints about clutch failure on the 2022 Wrangler.
- Drive over bumps at highway speed and feel for shake.A violent shake after bumps, called death wobble, comes from worn front suspension and steering parts. Lifts and big tires make it more likely.Owners filed 64 complaints about death wobble on the 2022 Wrangler.
- Confirm clutch recall 23V116 on manual models.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2022 Wrangler has 15 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2022 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
Fine as a gas model; check 4xe hybrids carefully. Overall complaints are below average, but many come from the 4xe plug-in hybrid: wiring and charging faults, hybrid mode not working, and a battery recall over fire risk. Gas models are a better bet. Death wobble reports continue at a lower rate.
How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Wrangler have?
15 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Jeep dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2022 Jeep Wrangler problems?
4xe charging and wiring faults; Hybrid battery recall; Death wobble.
Crash rating shown for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.