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2022 Jeep Cherokee

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
7 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
76 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA48
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA26 mpg
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The 2022 Jeep Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Cherokee FWD, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 48 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Cherokee FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo233126$2,400
Cherokee FWDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl223125$2,500
Cherokee 4WDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo212924$2,600
Cherokee 4WDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl212924$2,600
Cherokee FWDGasFWD3.2L 6-cyl202923$2,700
Cherokee 4WDGasAWD3.2L 6-cyl192722$2,850
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WDGasAWD3.2L 6-cyl182421$2,950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45089, 45090, 45093, 45094, 45091, 45095, 45096.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Power Train

40D
61,711 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.RiskA failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.FixThe remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V290000reported May 7, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Air Bags

71B
13 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."RiskAn air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 71B.
NHTSA campaign 24V516000reported Jul 8, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Steering

24B
12,221 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.  The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."RiskTurn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 24B.
NHTSA campaign 24V239000reported Mar 28, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
48complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 5 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 2 · 2023: 9 · 2024: 10 · 2025: 10 · 2026: 17

Most-cited components

Power Train25
Engine7
Electrical System7
Exterior Lighting5
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Lane Departure3

What owners describe

“The vehicle makes a "pumping" noise when starting to acquire cruising speed. The noise started after the front brakes had to be replaced a few months after the purchase. Before the installation of the new brakes it was just fine. The car has been checked for this noise about two times already but the noise being interm…”May 30, 2024 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“on May 3 at approx. 4:00 pm I was sitting at a stop light and when it turned green I started to accelerate the jolt was so hard that I thought the car behind me had hit me.When I went to go again it started rolling backwards and I applied the brakes.I could not put it in reverse or drive or even in park; it just kept r…”May 15, 2024 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and taking an exit ramp, the parking brake engaged without driver input. The vehicle stopped and stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle failed to shift into neutral. The contact attempted to jumpstart the vehicle, but th…”Apr 22, 2024 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17%

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Other Cherokee model years

C

2026 Jeep Cherokee

4 recalls · 3 complaints

A

2023 Jeep Cherokee

1 recalls · 3 complaints

D

2021 Jeep Cherokee

4 recalls · 156 complaints

B

2020 Jeep Cherokee

3 recalls · 289 complaints

F

2019 Jeep Cherokee

11 recalls · 1,628 complaints

F

2018 Jeep Cherokee

7 recalls · 683 complaints

F

2017 Jeep Cherokee

6 recalls · 1,333 complaints

F

2016 Jeep Cherokee

9 recalls · 1,406 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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