2022 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems

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

85Engine complaints

22.9%Of all 371 complaints

#2Most-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 SYSTEM151 · 40.7%

ENGINE85 · 22.9%

STEERING77 · 20.8%

Unspecified / other61 · 16.4%

POWER TRAIN56 · 15.1%

Share of the 371 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Jeep Wrangler overview page.

What owners report

“I was going approximately 60 mph on MN Highway 100 S in the far right lane, driving with a half full tank of gas and…”NHTSA complaint 11556369 — filed 11/21/2023

“The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle lost…”NHTSA complaint 11551110 — filed 10/20/2023

“Spontaneous Engine Shutdown for the 3rd time: Steering wheel locked, Transmission locked, engine turns off....all while driving.”NHTSA complaint 11541719 — filed 08/30/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Jeep Wrangler have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Jeep Wrangler: 85 of 371 complaints on file (22.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Jeep Wrangler have in total?

371 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 6 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.