NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a mid-size SUV that has anchored Jeep's lineup for decades, targeting families and adventure-minded buyers who want genuine off-road capability alongside everyday comfort. Now in its fifth generation for newer model years, it competes in one of the most contested segments in the American market, where safety performance is increasingly a deciding factor for shoppers.
Despite a strong crash-test showing, the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee carries a park-outside or stop-driving recall, so read the recall section first. It has 11 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
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Reviewers generally praise the Grand Cherokee for its refined interior, composed on-road ride, and strong off-road credentials relative to the segment. Most find the cabin materials and feature set competitive for the price, and driving dynamics are typically described as confident and planted. Some reviewers note that the model's complexity, particularly on higher trims, can make the ownership experience feel demanding.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16464
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE26V328000
Risk: Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Some owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Reported 2026-05-21
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS26V051000
Risk: 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. Ve
Reported 2026-01-29
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY25V741000
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners
Reported 2025-10-30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM25V576000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the hybrid control processer software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 73C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.
Reported 2025-09-04
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT25V083000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2025-02-13
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW24V897000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2024-11-27
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V436000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Reported 2024-06-13
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V289000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the coaxial cable connection, free of charge. All affected 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 40B.
Reported 2024-04-25
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT24V132000
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 10B.
Reported 2024-02-22
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM24V111000
Risk: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.
Reported 2024-02-15
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION23V577000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Central Vision Park Assist Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 56A.
Reported 2023-08-14
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
355 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.