2022 Jeep Wagoneer Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

29Steering complaints

15.6%Of all 186 complaints

#4Most-reported category

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

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM105 · 56.5%

ENGINE44 · 23.7%

SERVICE BRAKES36 · 19.4%

STEERING29 · 15.6%

Unspecified / other29 · 15.6%

Share of the 186 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer overview page.

What owners report

“Vehicle lost brakes for the second time while driving and also lost power steering. Vehicle was serviced at dealership after first incident and was supposedly…”NHTSA complaint 11617120 — filed 09/29/2024

“I was driving 35mph and my breaks and steering were not working. The car started to rattle and in order to stop the car I…”NHTSA complaint 11614978 — filed 09/17/2024

“There is a major design issue with the front end of this truck. There is a problem with the front end that causes major outside…”NHTSA complaint 11614730 — filed 09/15/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer: 29 of 186 complaints on file (15.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer have in total?

186 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING 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 07/12/2026.