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2022 Jeep Cherokee: common problems and reliability
One of the best Cherokee years.
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51 owner complaints, most about power train. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 Cherokee?The 2022 Jeep Cherokee has 51 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Cherokee years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the Cherokee?
Across the 16 Cherokee model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2023) to 2,649 (2014). With 51 complaints, the 2022 Cherokee sits below the model's median of 1,336.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2022 Cherokee
exterior lighting:turn signal
Campaign 24V239000Chrysler (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."
air bags:side/window:curtain
Campaign 24V516000Chrysler (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."
power train
Campaign 26V290000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the original XJ generation (produced until approximately 2001), sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with owners praising legendary reliability, mechanical simplicity, and rugged capability.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Cherokee. See the full Cherokee owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Cherokee listings typically run $11,283–$18,052.
Other Cherokee model years
Compare every Cherokee year side by side to see how 2022 ranks against the rest.
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