2022 Jeep Cherokee: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints for the 2022 Jeep Cherokee that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765488 (filed 09/19/2026): “My jeep cherokee trailhawk 2022 got completely and unexpectedly stalled while driving on a highway without any type of warning. many warning signs flashed at the same time: etc (electronic throttle control), service park brake, check engine, battery, and a few more. the battery is one year old - had…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11689509 (filed 09/24/2025): “Smell antifreeze occasionally and have had to add occasionally. car only has 18,085 miles. 2022. spoke to my mechanic and he said it could potentially be a bad oil cooler gasket or a cracked manifold. have smelled this for at least a year or longer…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11584399 (filed 04/22/2024): “The contact owns a 2022 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph and taking an exit ramp, the parking brake engaged without driver input. the vehicle stopped and stalled. the vehicle failed to restart. the vehicle failed to shift into neutral. the contact attempted to jumpstart…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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