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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, most recently filed September 2026. Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the forward collision avoidance. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

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Recalls (4)

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V562000 Filed Sep 1, 2026

Rear Coil Springs May Detach

Suspension · rear · springs · coil springs
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Consequence
Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 29, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall numbers 26V051 and 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
Repair progress not yet reported328,381 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V562000
Listed for 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V051000 Filed Jan 29, 2026

Rear Coil Springs May Detach

Suspension · rear · springs · coil springs
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Consequence
Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 20D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 30, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
31.6% repairedof 80,620 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V051000
Listed for 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V083000 Filed Feb 13, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · display function
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The center stack upper display (DCSD) contains a transistor that may overheat and prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers replaced the DCSD, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 11C.
100% repairedof 133 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V083000
Listed for 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V897000 Filed Nov 27, 2024

Front Seat Side Air Bags May Not Deploy/FMVSS 214

Air bags · side/window
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B3B.
100% repairedof 14 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V897000

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Owner complaints (74)

74 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The forward collision avoidance is mentioned most often.

3involved a crash
0involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 74.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2022 compares with other Grand Cherokee L years

Best and worst Grand Cherokee L years →
202120222023202420252026
This year (2022)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 18.5%★★★★☆
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Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L suv 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined

21
mpg combined
19
city
26
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,200
CO₂ tailpipe
416 g/mi
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$3,110per year
$259per month
714gallons a year

Miles ÷ 21 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 21$3,200416
3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21$3,200430
5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive14 / 22 / 17$4,450533

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L FAQ

How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 26V562000 (suspension), 26V051000 (suspension), 25V083000 (electrical), 24V897000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L problems?

Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance (37), Electrical system (31), Unknown or other (10) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L get?

EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 19 city, 26 highway and 21 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L get?

NHTSA rated the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L suv 2wd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (18.5% rollover risk).

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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