The 2022 Jeep Cherokee has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 73,945 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN26V2900002026-05-0761,711 affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Consequence
A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D.…
AIR BAGS24V5160002024-07-0813 affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214,…
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 71B.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 24B.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“While coasting/foot off gas transmission will suddenly shift out of gear and a "shift to park" message will appear on dash. I must stop and shift to park then back into gear to re-engage the transmission. Driving will proceed normally at that point. This has occured unexpectedly and sporadically…”
“My 2022 jeep cherokee trail-hawk ptu from transmission failed, and only has 68000 miles. I my warranty has expired, and cant believe they quoted me $5000 to replace this part of the transmission. I was going online, and noticed this ptu issue is kind of popular with jeep vehicles, and at the…”
“My 4wd light came on my dashboard. I took my jeep to the dealer and they said the ptu was blocked and has an internal mechanical failure. According to websites, this can cause the power train to stop, cause an accident or injury. I don't feel safe driving this vehicle. The dealer informed me that…”
“I am submitting this complaint regarding a persistent and unresolved issue with the left front axle of my 2022 jeep cherokee x, which has been present since the day I purchased the vehicle new. Shortly after purchase, I brought the vehicle to the dealership due to a noticeable clicking sound…”
“I am submitting this complaint regarding a persistent and unresolved issue with the left front axle of my 2022 jeep cherokee x, which has been present since the day I purchased the vehicle new. Shortly after purchase, I brought the vehicle to the dealership due to a noticeable clicking sound…”
“Ptu issues unknown”
“When activating the left turn signal both the left and right turn signal indicators began blinking. I had to cycle the turn signal switch both right and left and then to off to stop both indicators from blinking.”
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Ptu failure how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? My partner and I were driving on [xxx] in the winter when the vehicle lost power and ability to drive. This put the safety of…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 Jeep Cherokee as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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