2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

50Engine complaints

19.2%Of all 260 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM129 · 49.6%

ENGINE50 · 19.2%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM40 · 15.4%

Unspecified / other37 · 14.2%

POWER TRAIN37 · 14.2%

Share of the 260 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee overview page.

What owners report

“While the vehicle is in operation, and without warning, it loses all motive power and coasts to a stop. A warning message is displayed on…”NHTSA complaint 11660818 — filed 05/14/2025

“I was parking in my sister's driveway and car just accelerated in to her house!”NHTSA complaint 11647209 — filed 03/09/2025

“Vehicle has a knocking noise coming from around the engine. There has been a TSB posted regarding the issue described as, "Customer may describe a…”NHTSA complaint 11624800 — filed 11/12/2024

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 50 of 260 complaints on file (19.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee have in total?

260 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 0 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.