2022 Jeep Wrangler Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
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
“The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the clutch plate exploded and pierced the transmission. There were…”NHTSA complaint 11556630 — filed 11/24/2023
“The clutch in my 2022 Jeep Wrangler has been under recall since March 5, 2023 due to risk of overheating and catching fire. Jeep has…”NHTSA complaint 11547643 — filed 10/02/2023
“The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V116000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall…”NHTSA complaint 11546649 — filed 09/26/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Jeep Wrangler have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Jeep Wrangler: 56 of 371 complaints on file (15.1%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
