2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
416 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.6L, 6-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV 4WD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability18.5%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
206
Owner Complaints
14
Recalls
2
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems206 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 206 owner complaints for the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 2WD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), electrical system and steering. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
72
Electrical System
68
Steering
37
Engine
27
Power Train
24
Brakes
20
Suspension
18
Fuel System
14

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 2WD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 72 complaints, Electrical System: 68 complaints, Steering: 37 complaints, Engine: 27 complaints, Power Train: 24 complaints, Brakes: 20 complaints, Suspension: 18 complaints, Fuel System: 14 complaints.

21
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
12
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 06/28/2025ODI#11670006
Randomly, and without warning, the instruments, gauges, and displays will switch into a language I do not speak or understand (Italian). Coinciding with the switch to Italian language, cluster and rad…
SteeringFiled: 03/26/2024ODI#11579622
Most Dashboard Electronics FAILED and are available for inspection Steering wheel red light symbol came on and I LOST Power Steering ! Red Triangle Safety symbol turned on Hybrid Electric Vehicle Fai…
Electrical SystemFiled: 03/06/2022ODI#11455414
I purchased the vehicle 2/12/2022, a Saturday. On Monday 2/14/2022 I got in the car and it would not start. I pushed the start button and nothing happened. At first I thought my key fob battery was de…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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