Fuel Economy
17–26MPG
PHEV EV Range: 26 mi • Multiple Powertrains
NHTSA Complaints
48
3 crash reports • 4 reporting injuries
Safety Recalls
3
3 official NHTSA recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
Not Rated / Pending

EPA Fuel Economy & Powertrain Specifications

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by powertrain configuration

Powertrain Group Engine / Drivetrain City MPG Hwy MPG Combined MPG EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Gasoline 2WD 3.6L 6-Cyl Regular
Automatic 8-spd • Rear-Wheel Drive
19 26 21–22 MPG $2,800–$2,950 / yr
Gasoline AWD 3.6L 6-Cyl Regular
Automatic 8-spd • 4-Wheel Drive
14–18 22–25 17–21 MPG $2,950–$4,150 / yr
All-Electric AWD 100% Electric All-Electric Dual/Single Motor
Automatic 8-spd • 4-Wheel Drive
22.8474 24.299 23.4786 MPGe 26 mi $2,650 / yr
Standard 2L 4-Cyl Regular
Automatic 9-spd • Front-Wheel Drive
14–23 22–31 17–26 MPG $2,350–$4,150 / yr
Electric Range & Charging: The 2022 Jeep Cherokee provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 26 miles on a single battery charge.

NHTSA NCAP Crash Test & Safety Ratings

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2022 Jeep Cherokee.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Jeep Cherokee models.
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Reported Problems & Owner Complaints Summary (48)

Summary of 48 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
48
Crash Reports
3
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
4
Total Injuries
5

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 19 complaints
Air Bags 3 complaints (3 crashes)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2022 Jeep Cherokee problems & component breakdown (24 categories) →

Official Safety Recalls (3)

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V239000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.  The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 24B.
NHTSA Campaign #24V516000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All 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 71B.
NHTSA Campaign #26V290000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN

Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
View all 2022 Jeep Cherokee recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.