2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

20Engine complaints

13.6%Of all 147 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM44 · 29.9%

STEERING33 · 22.4%

ENGINE20 · 13.6%

POWER TRAIN18 · 12.2%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING15 · 10.2%

Share of the 147 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE overview page.

What owners report

“Vehicle completely shut off while driving down highway. Completely lost steering response and breaking response. There was absolutely no way to control the Vehicle. My…”NHTSA complaint 11554272 — filed 11/09/2023

“Purchased 1 Feb 23. 3 weeks later, I pulled out of driveway and drove 3 blocks before coming to stop sign, After stopping, I proceeded…”NHTSA complaint 11528936 — filed 06/26/2023

“Having less than 3K miles in the odometer, the engine started to develop valve train noise that worsens as the engine gets hotter, taken to…”NHTSA complaint 11514348 — filed 03/29/2023

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE: 20 of 147 complaints on file (13.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE have in total?

147 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.