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2022 Jeep Wrangler
2022 Jeep Wrangler: electrical issues lead the owner complaints
Owners filed 358 complaints with NHTSA. The electrical system is by far the most reported area at 41%, followed by the engine (23%) and steering (20%). No deaths are reported. The electrical complaints also include the most fires of any area (9), so that system is worth a close look before you buy.
Most reported areas
Electrical System safety 41%
The single biggest complaint: 147 reports (41%), and the most fires of any area at 9, plus 2 crashes and 2 injuries. The fire count makes this worth checking carefully.
Engine safety 23%
Second most reported: 83 reports (23%), tied to 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Watch for power loss or warning lights while driving.
Steering safety 20%
72 reports (20%), with 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Feel for looseness or wandering at highway speed on a test drive.
Power Train safety 15%
55 reports (15%), linked to 2 crashes and no fires or injuries. Some reports describe stalling or warning lights while driving.
Suspension safety 15%
53 reports (15%), with 1 crash and no fires or injuries. A smaller but recurring complaint area.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 358 complaints
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