2022 Jeep Wagoneer Problems

What owners report

Owners of this 2022 Wagoneer most often describe the vehicle shutting down or stalling while driving or at a stop, usually tied to the battery, charging or eTorque mild-hybrid system, and many say the dealer either replaced the battery or could not reproduce the problem. A second cluster covers brakes (pedal going soft or the vehicle not stopping) and erratic electrical behavior where warning lights cycle and cameras or screens go blank. Reports are spread from a few hundred miles to well over 70,000, with many in the 30,000-40,000 range.

1. 1
   Electrical system

   Stall or total power loss while driving

   • 91 complaints (44%)
   • median 38,690 mi at 4.2 yrs old (8 state mileage, few)
   • 8 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2022–2026

   Complaints describe the engine shutting off or the whole vehicle going dark while moving, sometimes with the dash lighting up first and a low-battery or Start/Stop message on screen. Some owners say power steering and brake assist dropped out with the shutdown, and a few had to restart at a light or were left stranded and towed. According to the complaints, dealers often replaced the battery or an IBS sensor, or could not duplicate the failure; several report a persistent problem after repairs. Reported across the range, from a few hundred miles to about 90,000, with many between roughly 10,000 and 40,000 miles.

   4 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask whether the battery, charging system and eTorque unit have been checked or replaced, and request service records for any stalling complaints. On a test drive, note any hard restart after an auto stop and whether warning lights cycle.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “While merging onto the interstate with my wife and kids in the car, the car engine stopped nearly causing a dangerous accident. Got it to a dealership and the etourque system needs a 4200 repair and I believe there is an investigation into this problem with Jeep”

   NHTSA complaint #11754679, filed 2026-08

   “My 2022 Jeep Wagoneer has a 5.7-liter V8 equipped with eTorque system. The etorque went bad and the vehicle stalled in the middle of a 4-lane highway at a busy intersection. My Jeep was completely dead, and I couldn't even turn my emergency flashers on, making this an extremely dangerous situation. I was fortunate this was during the daytime which is dangerous enough. Had it been at night, this would be even more dangerous. I had the Jeep towed to a dealership.”

   NHTSA complaint #11660331, filed 2025-05
2. 2
   Brakes

   Brakes not stopping the vehicle / pedal issues

   • 67 complaints (32%)
   • median 33,000 mi at 3.1 yrs old (5 state mileage, few)
   • 9 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2022–2026

   Owners describe the brake pedal going to the floor or the vehicle failing to stop as expected, sometimes with warning lights on and occasionally at low speed in a driveway or parking lot. One complaint describes a complete loss of braking on a road and another an unintended roll into a yard. Complaints also mention the automatic emergency braking or parking brake engaging without an obvious obstacle. Reported from low mileage up to about 46,000 miles, including during slow-speed parking maneuvers and normal driving.

   1 related service bulletin

   What to check: Have the brake system, pedal feel and any stored ABS codes checked, and ask about prior brake-related repairs or warning-light complaints. Confirm the automatic emergency braking behaves normally on a test drive.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “On April 4, 2024 while driving southbound on I-95 in Connecticut between exit 3 and 2 in Greenwich, all of the dashboard warning indicators lit up, and the brakes failed. I was able to slow to a stop avoiding hitting other vehicles, and moved to the shoulder. I turned the vehicle on and off several times, but couldn’t get the lights to go off. The car was towed to the dealership. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11581431, filed 2024-04

   “My jeep will randomly not let me back up as it thinks there is something behind it and automatically apply the emergency brake. I brought it to dealership when it was still under warranty for this issue and they could not figure it out. My jeep will randomly stop as it’s driving, it will still rev when I push the pedal but it will not move in reverse or drive. The automatic shut off says it needs to be serviced and does not work. The automatic emergency braking comes on randomly if I stop. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11722675, filed 2026-03
3. 3
   Electrical system

   Blank screen, camera and infotainment glitches

   • 49 complaints (23%)
   • median 74,200 mi at 3.4 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
   • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2022–2026

   Complaints describe the center screen, navigation or rearview/surround camera going blank, rebooting, or showing a service message, sometimes while driving. Owners report Uconnect software updates from the dealer that fixed it temporarily or not at all. Some note the rearview image failing when reverse is selected. Appears early, some under a few thousand miles, and continues across the mileage range.

   Recall 24V436000Recall 23V577000Recall 21V00A0006 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask whether the latest radio software update has been applied, and check the rearview and surround cameras in reverse during the test drive.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I was driving on the highway when suddenly, my car started acting up. The lights on the dashboard started flashing one by one, from the check engine light to the battery light, and then everything went black. The infotainment system also went out, and I couldn’t control the car anymore. I was going at 65 miles per hour, and I had no steering or brakes. I did some research and found out that this is a very common problem with this vehicle. It’s a serious safety hazard for my family and me. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11627401, filed 2024-11

   “On 6/9/22, we drove for a total of 3 hours, over 200 miles During the drive, the entire console went out and rebooted twice. We were on the freeway driving at high speed when this happened. The next morning, we go to start the vehicle, the battery was completely drained. Dealership claims the lights were left on, but it wasn't. This is the fifth time the car has been at the dealership for battery/ electrical issues. When we were driving, there was nothing displayed on the dash for a total of 10 minutes until it had rebooted twice. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11470102, filed 2022-06
4. 4
   Suspension

   Uneven front tire wear and vibration

   • 12 complaints (6%)
   • median 9,000 mi at 1.3 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
   • filed 2022–2026

   Owners describe the outside edge of the front tires wearing bald quickly, sometimes within a few thousand miles, along with vibration or shake at highway speed. Complaints say multiple alignments were done and dealers reported no fault found, while owners report the wear returning. Some also mention a clunk or tremor from the front end. Often noticed from around 2,000 to 32,000 miles, and at highway speeds for the vibration.

   What to check: Inspect the inner and outer edges of the front tires for uneven wear and ask for an alignment printout. Drive at highway speed to check for vibration or shake.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The initial unresolved issue is a slight tremor at speeds above 70mph. I was told that because of the speed limit that this occurs, it is above the limit of area the dealership. The are not able to road test for the issue. New issue is my Wagoneer is slipping into four wheel drive. I received a software update and now there’s a churning underneath my truck and it has become more of a strained ride As if it’s lagging but no longer slipping into 4 wheel drive. May have been damaged during the slippage and the commute to my residence.”

   NHTSA complaint #11484870, filed 2022-09

   “Front right tire always has balding on the outside. Had multiple alignments. Had it into the dealership several times, always told they can’t find anything wrong. On third set of tires always having tires rotated when supposed to. Clearly something is wrong with this uneven tread.”

   NHTSA complaint #11647189, filed 2025-03
5. 5
   Engine

   Engine and drivetrain messages, 4WD engagement

   • 45 complaints (22%)
   • median 26,000 mi at 2.7 yrs old (10 state mileage)
   • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2022–2026

   Complaints describe a check engine light that returns after service, the vehicle slipping into 4WD low or not disengaging, and messages such as Start/Stop unavailable. Some owners report the dealer reset the drivetrain control module or applied a software update, with mixed results. A few mention a burning smell tied to the hybrid battery/engine system. Reported from very low mileage (a few hundred) up to about 46,000 miles.

   3 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask whether any drivetrain or transmission control module updates have been applied, and watch the 4WD selector and any warning messages during a test drive.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I was driving and the vehicle shut down and shifted into idle mode while in driving mode. Smelled something burning. Turned car off and back on quickly (as was on the road) and the smell was gone but the check engine light was on. I took to dealership next morning and it has been three weeks now that it has been at the shop. They are saying it’s an issue with the hybrid part of the battery/engine that has gone bad.”

   NHTSA complaint #11610683, filed 2024-08

   “Hi, I need to bring my 2022 Wagoneer back in for service. I was just in the shop a few days ago for a persistent check engine light, and the issue has returned. The check engine light came back on four days after I picked up the vehicle. This morning the vehicle stalled twice at a complete stop. The front headlights flickered and the engine shut off, but the electronics inside stayed on. I had to press the Start button to restart the engine. I also received a “Start/Stop Unavailable” message. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11701390, filed 2025-11

Buying note. Have a mechanic check the battery, charging and eTorque system and scan for stored codes before purchase, since electrical stalling is the most common theme in these complaints. Also check tire wear and ask for service records showing whether the radio and drivetrain software updates have been completed.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.