2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems: 15 Known Issues

How to Fix

Scan the Occupant Restraint Controller for stored codes, then inspect under-seat connectors, terminal tension, harness routing, and any signs of pin drag or intermittent contact. Repairs typically involve connector replacement, terminal repair, harness retention updates, or module/software updates depending on the exact fault. Clearing the light without fixing the root cause usually results in repeat warnings.

Owner tips & cautions

• TipOwners often suggest documenting exactly when the warning appears, especially after seat movement or folding the second row, to help isolate an intermittent connector issue.
• TipAvoid probing SRS connectors with generic test lights; use proper scan diagnostics and battery disconnect procedures before any seat harness inspection.

How to Fix

Inspect the intermediate shaft connection, pinch bolt torque, and steering column coupling per FCA recall procedure. Under recall 23V352 (FCA 58A), dealers inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate shaft and assembly parts free of charge, and verify steering operation afterward. Any steering play, clunk, or off-center wheel should be checked immediately and the vehicle should not be used until repaired.

Owner tips & cautions

• TipOwners commonly recommend checking for any steering clunk or free play during a test drive after recall completion rather than assuming the repair was done correctly.
• TipIf the wheel is no longer centered after repair, request a steering angle calibration and alignment check.

How to Fix

The repair is a free software update to the Central Vision Park Assist Module, performed by a Jeep dealer. There is no charge for parts or labor. If you did not receive the notification letter mailed August 31, 2023, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your Grand Cherokee is still open for recall 23V577000, then schedule the CVPAM reflash with any Jeep dealer. FCA US customer service can be reached at 1-800-853-1403; the manufacturer's number for this recall is 56A.

How to Fix

Check your VIN for open recall 68C / 25V741 and contact a Jeep dealer. Until the remedy is done, FCA advises owners not to recharge the vehicle and to park away from structures or other vehicles. The remedy is a software flash followed by high-voltage battery replacement if needed, free of charge. FCA also provides an unlimited-years/unlimited-mileage warranty extension to replace the battery for impacted customers who get defect-related messaging. Vehicles previously recalled for the same issue under 24V720 or 23V787 still need the new remedy.

How to Fix

Diagnose with a scan tool capable of reading hybrid control modules, then inspect for active recalls, battery pack faults, coolant heater issues, and software updates. Repairs range from module reprogramming and battery coolant heater replacement to high-voltage battery pack replacement depending on the fault path. Because of the high-voltage system and fire-related campaigns, dealer-level diagnosis is strongly recommended.

Owner tips & cautions

• TipBefore troubleshooting, check VIN-specific open recalls and software campaigns; many 4xe complaints are tied to updates or battery-related safety actions.
• TipOwners recommend documenting charge level, ambient temperature, and whether Level 1 or Level 2 charging was used when faults occur, since intermittent charging issues can be pattern-dependent.

How to Fix

Ask a Jeep dealer to check your VIN against bulletin 08-172-25 (2023), 08-171-25 REV. B (2024) or 08-170-25 (2025); the repair is updating the body control module with the latest available software. For early 2022-2023 models with Uconnect 5, bulletin 08-055-23 REV. A describes an over-the-air radio software update to S26.18 that lists battery drain among its symptoms. Owners also report other causes, including a Power Distribution Center replacement that fixed one 2024 Grand Cherokee L. Normal warranty rules apply; this is not a recall or a promise of free repair.

How to Fix

Diagnose a cylinder-specific misfire accompanied by a valvetrain tick with a scope/inspection of the intake rocker arms and camshaft lobes. Replace worn rocker arms and, where the cam lobe is scored, the camshaft, per the applicable Pentastar Upgrade TSB; address promptly to avoid camshaft and follow-on damage. Replace spark plug/coil first only to rule out the easy cause — a persistent misfire with a tick is valvetrain, not ignition.

Owner tips & cautions

• WarningDo not order a camshaft kit from a misfire code alone. FCA says the symptom may be related to cam/rocker wear, so the high-lift lobe and slider on the indicated bank must be inspected first.
• TipConfirm right versus left bank before ordering. FCA provides two different complete kits, and each already includes the camshaft, rocker arms, sealer, and gaskets for that side.
• WarningThe WL bulletin scope ends at the August 19, 2024 build cutoff even though model-year coverage extends through 2025. Verify the VIN/build record and ERC or ERG sales code.

How to Fix

Before clearing anything, record every PCM DTC, pending code, freeze-frame value, battery voltage, temperature, and the exact conditions under which reduced power occurred. Diagnose prerequisite five-volt-supply, throttle-position, accelerator-pedal, or other active faults in the order specified by the current factory procedure for that VIN and engine. For a P2111-style fault, inspect the throttle plate for binding or foreign material and run the scan-tool throttle-follower test, then test the motor circuits, connector terminals, and wiring as directed. For a pedal-correlation code such as P2138, follow the accelerator-pedal sensor and circuit procedure instead. Replace and relearn a throttle body only when the applicable test condemns it; do not buy a thermostat as an ETC rule-out part.

Owner tips & cautions

• WarningAn ETC lamp does not prove the throttle body failed. Save the codes and freeze-frame data before clearing them or disconnecting the battery.
• TipAsk the shop to name the exact DTC and the failed factory test step before approving any throttle-body, pedal, wiring, or PCM part.

How to Fix

Inspect the engine mounts for fluid weepage and separated rubber; wet/leaking hydraulic mounts should be replaced (replace in pairs on higher-mileage vehicles and inspect the transmission mount at the same time). Use OEM Mopar hydraulic mounts rather than solid rubber aftermarket units, which reintroduce vibration. Re-verify idle smoothness in gear after replacement and confirm the driveshaft/mounts aren't jointly contributing.

How to Fix

Have the open recalls performed: NHTSA 23V-352 inspects and, if necessary, replaces the steering column intermediate shaft, and 24V-132 replaces the upper control arm pinch bolts free of charge (24V-131 separately replaces improperly machined steering knuckles on some 2024 models). Address any steering play or clunking immediately rather than waiting.

How to Fix

Inspect rear ride height, spring seating, upper isolators, and any signs of spring displacement or tire rub. Under recall 26V562 (FCA 89D, which replaces 23V413 and 26V051), dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators free of charge once the final remedy is available, including on vehicles already repaired under the earlier recalls. If symptoms appear before recall service, the vehicle should not be driven until the rear suspension is checked.

Owner tips & cautions

• TipIf the rear suddenly drops or you hear a bang, inspect for spring displacement and tire rub immediately; many owners recommend towing rather than driving to the dealer.
• TipAfter recall repair, ask the dealer for an alignment check if the vehicle was driven while sagging or rubbing.

How to Fix

Check for stored body/liftgate module faults, verify latch alignment and striker position, inspect pinch sensors and wiring in the hinge area, and test strut force. Dealers often address this with software updates, latch adjustment, sensor replacement, or liftgate module relearn procedures. If the gate bounces back or will not latch, avoid forcing it repeatedly because that can damage the cinch motor.

Owner tips & cautions

• TipClean the latch and striker area and verify no cargo mat or weatherstrip interference before assuming a module failure.
• TipOwners recommend performing the power liftgate height/memory relearn after battery replacement or low-voltage events.

How to Fix

Per TSB 23-102-23, have the dealer replace the wind deflector assembly with the updated part. Independently, clear the front and rear sunroof drain tubes of debris to restore drainage. Address leaks promptly to avoid wet headliner, mold, and corrosion of nearby electrical connectors.

Owner tips & cautions

• WarningThis part is not a universal sunroof-leak fix. Confirm the WL platform, build cutoff, GWJ sales code, and trapped-deflector condition first.
• TipAfter replacement, cycle the roof and repeat the same controlled water test before the headliner and trim are fully closed.

How to Fix

There is no preventive repair — the panel must be replaced with new tempered glass (dealer or auto-glass shop), and owners should verify the sunroof frame/track and drains are correct so the replacement isn't re-stressed. Document the event and file an NHTSA complaint (helps trigger any future investigation/coverage) and check comprehensive insurance, which often covers glass with low/no deductible. Retain any FCA/Stellantis goodwill-assistance option for low-mileage vehicles.

How to Fix

Inspect the capless filler neck flapper and internal check valve; clean debris and verify the flapper closes/seals. If it sticks or the nozzle keeps clicking off, replace the capless fuel filler neck with the latest revised part. As a temporary field workaround owners report inserting the nozzle more slowly (or gently holding the flapper open) — but the durable fix is filler-neck replacement. Rule out a plugged EVAP/vent restriction if fill problems persist after replacement.

Owner tips & cautions

• WarningDo not order by the symptom alone. FCA requires the other hard-to-fill diagnostics first, and the correct tube changes with engine sales code and model year.
• TipHave the seller or installer verify the VIN, engine sales code, and current Mopar supersession before the order is placed.