NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Jeep Wrangler Safety Ratings
The 2022 Jeep Wrangler scores 54 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Weak), 15 recalls, and 367 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Jeep Wrangler receives a NHTSA Safety Index of 54 out of 100, a score that places it firmly in the Weak safety band. This assessment is based on a review of its crash-test results, its avoidance technology suite, and its record of recalls and owner complaints. Specifically, the Wrangler's overall rating is pulled down by a concerning defect record and a modest performance in federal crash tests, which consumers should consider when evaluating this model.
The 2022 Jeep Wrangler received a NHTSA Safety Index of 54 out of 100 and a 3-out-of-5-star rollover rating from NHTSA crash testing.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Jeep Wrangler ranks 135 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 54 / 100 (Weak) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 27.9% |
| Recalls on file | 15 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 367 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 135 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Jeep Wrangler?
The 2022 Jeep Wrangler carries over a Safety Index score of 54 out of 100, identical to the 2021 model year. This flat movement indicates no measurable safety improvement based on our computed index. A persistent structural reality of the Wrangler's tall, narrow, body-on-frame architecture is reflected in the 3-star rollover rating and a 28 percent rollover risk. The defect record component scores 0 out of 20, primarily due to 15 recall campaigns. Three of these were "park outside" orders, a designation signaling elevated risk severe enough for NHTSA or the manufacturer to advise against storing the vehicle in an enclosed space. Specifically, the 4XE high-voltage battery campaign and the hydraulic power-steering pump campaign both carried this designation for the 2022 model year. Crash protection contributed 49.8 out of a possible 70 points to the overall Safety Index, while avoidance technology added only 4.5 out of 10, impacted by the absence of lane departure warning and the optional, rather than standard, forward collision warning. The unchanged index, zero defect-record score, and the three park-outside recall campaigns define 2022 as a year with unresolved safety exposure for the Wrangler.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Jeep Wrangler perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Jeep Wrangler garnered 4 out of 5 stars for frontal protection, the highest individual crash-test score it received from NHTSA. Rollover resistance, however, rated lower at 3 out of 5 stars, with NHTSA determining a 28 percent rollover risk. The dynamic tip test concluded with a "No Tip" result. Neither an overall safety rating nor a side impact rating was assigned for this model year.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16434
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes, the 2022 Jeep Wrangler carries 15 recall campaigns. Three are park-outside orders, covering a hydraulic power-steering pump fire risk, a high-voltage traction battery issue on 4XE variants, and related electrical concerns. Additional campaigns address a rearview camera wiring harness, an instrument panel cluster failure, and a hybrid control processor linked to defroster and HVAC systems.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP26V363000
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle
Reported 2026-06-04
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
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V676000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.
Reported 2024-09-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL24V652000
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
Reported 2024-09-05
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY23V787000
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this
Reported 2023-11-22
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION23V641000
Risk: A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 92A.
Reported 2023-09-18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY23V303000
Risk: Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 53A. This recall is an expansion of previous rec
Reported 2023-04-27
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V263000
Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
Reported 2023-04-13
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS23V191000
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28A.
Reported 2023-03-23
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY23V116000
Risk: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to
Reported 2023-02-23
ENGINE22V865000
Risk: An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: There is more than one involved component and calibration software. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control module software, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Own
Reported 2022-11-23
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA has logged 367 unverified consumer complaints against the 2022 Jeep Wrangler. Alleged problem areas include the Electrical System with 152 reports, Engine with 84, Steering with 76, Power Train with 57, and Suspension with 54. Reported allegations include 13 crashes, 11 fires, and 6 injuries. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
367 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Jeep Wrangler?
Any shopper considering a used 2022 Jeep Wrangler should run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool before purchase. With 15 campaigns on record, including 3 park-outside orders, confirming which remedies have been completed is a critical step, not an optional one.
- The 2022 Jeep Wrangler carries 3 park-outside recall campaigns, including one for a high-voltage traction battery on 4XE variants and one for a hydraulic power-steering pump, both of which Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) flagged as fire risks serious enough to warrant outdoor parking.
- The defect record component of the 2022 Safety Index scores 0 out of 20 points, the lowest possible result in that category, driven by the volume and severity of the 15 active recall campaigns tied to this model year.
- NHTSA did not assign an overall star rating or a side-crash star rating to the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, meaning direct apples-to-apples comparisons with fully rated competitors are limited to the frontal and rollover categories only.
- With 367 unverified consumer complaints on file and the most recent alleged report dated in mid-2026, the complaint pipeline for this model year remains active, with Electrical System allegations alone accounting for more than 41 percent of all reported issues.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Jeep Wrangler places
The 2022 Jeep Wrangler qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Jeep Wrangler safety questions
Was the 2022 Jeep Wrangler crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 54 out of 100, placing it in the Weak band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Jeep Wrangler crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Jeep Wrangler earned 4 out of 5 stars for frontal and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 27.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Wrangler have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 15 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, 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 Wrangler?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 367 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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 16434), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Jeep Wrangler 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 135 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.