2022 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems

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

77Steering complaints

20.8%Of all 371 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 steering 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

“While driving on the interstate the jeep begins shaking violently until I reduce the speed believe 40mph.”NHTSA complaint 11556663 — filed 11/24/2023

“excessive front end shaking that is uncontrolable - dealer has not been able to fix or figure it out”NHTSA complaint 11556302 — filed 11/21/2023

“The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact drove over a depression on the roadway and…”NHTSA complaint 11556193 — filed 11/21/2023

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Jeep Wrangler have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Jeep Wrangler: 77 of 371 complaints on file (20.8%). 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 steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING 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.