NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Safety Ratings
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee scores 72 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Average), 13 recalls, and 355 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
For the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, a notable deficiency in its safety profile is the near-zero score for crash avoidance technology. This low rating tempers otherwise strong crash protection scores. The vehicle earned a NHTSA Safety Index of 73 out of 100, placing it in the Average band. Additionally, eleven recalls have been issued for this model year. Prospective buyers should confirm all recall remedies have been completed.
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee received a 5-out-of-5-star frontal crash rating from NHTSA and holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 73 out of 100, derived exclusively from NHTSA crash test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee ranks 123 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 72 / 100 (Average) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 0% |
| Recalls on file | 13 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 355 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 123 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee scores a strong 73 out of 100 in our Safety Index, an increase of 3 points over the 2021 model. This improvement is primarily due to its crash protection sub-score, which achieved a near-perfect 70 out of 70 possible points. This is supported by the 5-star frontal crash test rating published by NHTSA, the only crash dimension for which data is currently available. The vehicle's safety index is significantly impacted by two factors. Its avoidance technology score is 2 out of 10, as only electronic stability control is standard; neither forward collision warning nor lane departure warning systems are included as standard equipment. Furthermore, the defect record sub-score is a low 0.5 out of 20, reflecting 11 active recall campaigns. This includes a park-outside advisory related to the 4Xe high-voltage battery. The 355 owner-reported complaints, with 161 specifically citing the Electrical System, highlight the defect record as the primary safety concern for this model year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee achieved a 5 out of 5 star rating from NHTSA in frontal crash testing, a notable result for the model. However, NHTSA did not publish overall, side, or rollover safety ratings for this vehicle. No inference about the vehicle's safety should be drawn from these absent evaluations.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16464
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes, the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee carries 11 recall campaigns. Components include the airbag and restraint control module software, rear coil springs, the infotainment touchscreen, and the propulsion system software on PHEV variants. Critically, one campaign covering the high-voltage battery on 4Xe models carries a park-outside directive, meaning affected vehicles should not be garaged until repaired.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS26V562000
Risk: 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 (
Reported 2026-09-01
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)26V413000
Risk: A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the shifter module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 30D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
Reported 2026-06-30
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA has received 355 unverified owner complaints for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System with 161 reports, the Engine with 67, and Forward Collision Avoidance with 63. These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
355 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
For the 2022 Grand Cherokee, a critical step for any prospective owner is to verify recall compliance. This model year carries 11 active recall campaigns, a notable figure that includes a "park outside" directive specifically for 4Xe variants. Ensuring that all necessary remedies have been performed is paramount to safety for this particular vehicle.
- The 2022 model year carries 11 NHTSA recall campaigns, the highest defect-record burden reflected in a sub-score of just 0.5 out of 20, which is the primary reason the Safety Index does not score higher despite strong crash protection.
- One recall specifically issued for 2022 Grand Cherokee 4Xe models involves the high-voltage traction battery and carries a park-outside directive, meaning affected plug-in hybrid units should not be stored in an enclosed garage until the remedy is applied.
- NHTSA only completed frontal crash testing for this model year, awarding 5 out of 5 stars. Overall, side, and rollover ratings are not rated, so buyers cannot compare this vehicle across all crash dimensions the way they can for fully tested models.
- Forward collision warning and lane departure warning are absent as standard equipment on this model year, yielding an avoidance technology sub-score of just 2 out of 10 and distinguishing the 2022 from competitors that include those systems as standard.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee places
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety questions
Was the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 72 out of 100, placing it in the Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee earned 5 out of 5 stars for frontal. Its measured rollover risk is 0%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 13 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 355 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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Rivals in SUV (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tesla Model Y 5-Seat | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Qx55 | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Envision | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Buick Enclave | 94/100 | 4 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16464), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 123 of 135 in the SUV class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.