2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Transmission failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2022 Grand Cherokee report: transmission failure. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 131,000 miles.
NHTSA has 63 owner complaints for the 2022 Grand Cherokee in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11764756 (filed 09/16/2026): “The contact owns a 2022 jeep grand cherokee 4xe. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle repeatedly stalled in traffic and failed to accelerate. the driver was forced to frequently pull over to the shoulder. the vehicle was t…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11751595 (filed 07/20/2026): “I just experienced a 2nd engine stall event. i was driving thru a neighborhood at 25 mph in 5th gear, lifted off the gas pedal as i approached a 90 degree uphill turn, and in the middle of the turn (approx 20 mph) the engine stalled and i lost all propulsion.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace transmission (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $5,800 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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