The 2022 Wrangler is still early in its lifespan, but certain engine choices show accelerated wear patterns and the platform carries forward some known JL-generation weak points. The 2.0L turbo and 3.6L V6 see the most field issues; EcoDiesel is less common but has fuel system vulnerabilities.
Symptoms: Metallic knocking or ticking from engine, Heavy oil consumption (1+ quart per 1,000 mi), Loss of power under boost, Check engine light with misfire or low oil pressure codes
Fix: Full engine rebuild or short block replacement required. Typical causes include cylinder scoring from oil starvation, piston ring land failure, or connecting rod bearing wear. Labor runs 18-24 hours at most shops;pistons, rings, bearings, and machine work add up fast. Some cases warrant long-block replacement instead of rebuild.
Estimated cost: $8,000-14,000
3.6L Pentastar Head Gasket Failure (Both Banks)
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Coolant loss with no visible leaks, White smoke from exhaust on cold start, Rough idle or misfires, Milky oil on dipstick in severe cases
Fix: Both cylinder heads usually need removal for gasket replacement; machine shop resurface often required. 12-16 hours labor. Common on Pentastar V6s across Stellantis lineup when coolant maintenance is neglected or factory gasket design fails. Timing chain access required, so chain tensioners and guides typically replaced simultaneously.
Symptoms: Transmission fluid puddles under vehicle (red or brown), Burnt transmission fluid smell, Harsh or delayed shifts when fluid is low, Check engine light with transmission temp codes
Fix: External oil cooler lines corrode or cooler itself cracks at mounting points. Replacement involves dropping skid plates and accessing cooler assembly. 3-4 hours labor plus fluid flush. If caught early, no internal trans damage; if run low on fluid, clutch packs may be cooked requiring full rebuild.
Symptoms: Slipping clutch under load (RPM flare without acceleration), Difficulty engaging gears, Burning smell during heavy use, Clutch pedal feels soft or spongy
Fix: Clutch disc, pressure plate, and throwout bearing replacement. Some cases trace to faulty hydraulic release system. 6-8 hours labor including transmission removal. Wranglers see hard use (off-roading, rock crawling) which accelerates wear, but failures under 30k miles suggest OE clutch undersized for application.
Estimated cost: $1,800-2,800
EcoDiesel Fuel Pump and Filter Contamination Issues
Rare · high severity
Symptoms: Hard starting or extended crank time, Loss of power at highway speeds, Engine stalling at idle, Fuel system pressure codes
Fix: Diesel fuel contamination (water, debris) clogs filter and damages high-pressure pump. Requires fuel system flush, pump replacement, injector testing. 8-12 hours labor depending on injector condition. Preventable with quality fuel and regular filter changes every 10k-15k miles, but not always owner-maintained properly.
Estimated cost: $3,000-6,000
Instrument Cluster Display Failures and Electrical Glitches
Occasional · low severity
Symptoms: Gauges read incorrectly or not at all, Cluster goes dark intermittently, Warning lights illuminate randomly, Touchscreen freezes or reboots
Fix: Software updates resolve some cases; others need cluster replacement or wiring harness repair. 1-3 hours labor for cluster R&R. Tied to recall for instrument panel, but not all affected units covered. Dealer-level diagnostics usually required to isolate if cluster itself or body control module is fault.
Estimated cost: $500-1,500
Transmission Mount Failure (All Drivetrains)
Common · low severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunking noise during shifts or acceleration, Vibration felt through shifter or floorboard, Excessive driveline movement during throttle application
Fix: Rubber mount deteriorates from heat and off-road abuse. 1.5-2 hours labor to replace. Simple job but annoying symptom; often mistaken for U-joint or transfer case issues. Upgraded polyurethane mounts available but increase NVH.
Estimated cost: $300-600
Owner tips
Change oil every 5k miles on the 2.0L turbo regardless of what the maintenance light says—oil starvation kills these engines.
Inspect transmission cooler lines and skid plates for damage after off-roading; rocks love to puncture cooler hard lines.
Run top-tier fuel and replace diesel fuel filter every 10k-15k miles on EcoDiesel; water contamination is its Achilles' heel.
Check coolant level monthly on 3.6L V6—early head gasket leaks are slow and symptomless until major damage occurs.
Buy the 3.6L V6 if you must have a 2022; avoid the 2.0L turbo unless you can verify obsessive oil change history, and budget for potential engine work regardless.
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Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Consequence: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 24V676000
2024-09-12
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM · 24V111000
2024-02-15
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Consequence: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Consequence: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89A. This recall is superseded by NHTSA Recall 24V-720.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · 23V641000
2023-09-18
Chrysler (FCA US), LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 92A.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.
Consequence: Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 53A. This recall is an expansion of previous recall 22V-768.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · 23V191000
2023-03-23
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28A.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY · 23V116000
2023-02-23
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Consequence: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
ENGINE · 22V865000
2022-11-23
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.
Consequence: An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: There is more than one involved component and calibration software. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control module software, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB7.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.
Consequence: Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z71.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING · 22V326000
2022-05-12
Chryler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The side marker lights may not function due to an incompatible tail light assembly wiring harness. 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: Nonfunctional side marker lights may reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA will replace the tail light assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022 and August 3, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z43.
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