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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Grand Cherokee L.

Transmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, equipped with an automatic 8-speed transmission, calls for 5.0 quarts of 0W-20 oil and returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 19/26/21 mpg (city/highway/combined). This model year records the highest number of owner complaints (211) in the model’s 20212026 history, with the electrical system as the top trouble area and 14 recalls issued. For researchers, the 2022 Grand Cherokee L represents the peak of reported reliability concerns within the lineup, a sharp contrast to later years like 2026 with just a single complaint.

Model year202620252024202320222021

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque130.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/26/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

High beam bulbAOEM · verified
Tire size265/60R18 110HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0; Optional: 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter68542769AA alt 68376815AA
Spark plugSP225755AB alt SP143877AB
Battery56029759AB alt 56029758AB
Front wiper blades68505533AA alt 68505532AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68433104AC
Cabin air filter68608193AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length204.7 in
Overall width77.6 in
Overall height71.3 in
Wheelbase121.7 in
Curb weight4747 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 65.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 26 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 130.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.98 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.5 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-85 · GL-5
Engine Coolant Capacity15.0 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · MS-6395

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)1/4 Turn by Hand. ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)23.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts130.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts130.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts130.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts130.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil TypeND-Oil 12
Oil Capacity4.40 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil TypeFD46XG
Oil Capacity4.00 oz

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 44.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 27.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront; 125.0 ft-lbs, Rear: 89.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.024; Rear: 17
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006"
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0008"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Upper) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Place jack stands as far out as possible under both lower control arms. Step 3: The vehicle can now be lowered onto the jack stands supporting as much weight as possible. Step 4: Remove front tires. Step 5: Place plunger on upper side of upper ball joint making sure that it is perpendicular to boss machined surface. Step 6: Use a pry bar between upper control arm and knuckle to pry upward. Step 7: Document movement from the dial indicator. Step 8: Replace upper control arm and ball joint if travel exceeds specifications.
Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Place jack stands as far out as possible under both lower control arms. Step 3: The vehicle can now be lowered onto the jack stands supporting as much weight as possible. Step 4: Remove front tires. Step 5: Place plunger on upper side of upper ball joint making sure that it is perpendicular to boss machined surface. Step 6: Use a pry bar between upper control arm and knuckle to pry upward. Step 7: Document movement from the dial indicator. Step 8: Replace upper control arm and ball joint if travel exceeds specifications.
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 125° complete this step without the use of a torque wrench. Step 5: Loosen all fasteners in reverse order. Step 6: 22.0 ft. lbs, Step 7: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 9: 130° complete this step without the use of a torque wrench.22 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Upper Fasteners17 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Parking Brake System (adjust) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L marks the most troubled year in this generation's federal record, with 211 complaints, 14 recalls, 2 investigations, and 821 TSBs—numbers that dwarf every other model year shown. This represents a sharp escalation from 2021 (72 complaints, 3 recalls) and a subsequent decline to 68 complaints by 2023, suggesting the first model year of the three-row L experienced a disproportionate number of early-stage issues that were largely resolved through recalls and TSBs in subsequent years. The top complaint categories for 2022 center on the Electrical System (22 complaints, sometimes overlapping with Forward Collision Avoidance concerns in 14 additional cases) and Forward Collision Avoidance alone (10 complaints), indicating that electronic and safety-system faults were the primary failure modes, though the root causes of these clusters are not specified in the data. Notably, there were 10 crash-related complaints but zero fire complaints, and the 14 recalls represent the generation's peak corrective action volume. The steep decline in complaints through 2024–2026 suggests manufacturer responses were effective. For a buyer considering a used 2022 Grand Cherokee L, this year carries the highest documented risk profile of the generation; securing documentation of completed recall and TSB work is essential, as is a thorough pre-purchase inspection of the electrical and collision-avoidance systems.

14
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
821
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
211
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 211 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System22
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance14
Unknown Or Other12
Forward Collision Avoidance10
Steering10
Power Train8
Suspension7
Engine6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V897000Air Bags:Side/WindowReported 27/11/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags… Remedy: Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer…

25V083000Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/UnitReported 13/02/2025

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The center stack upper display (DCSD) contains a transistor that may overheat and prevent the rearview… Remedy: Dealers replaced the DCSD, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 821 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
08-259-262026-07-03Electrical SystemFlash: Integrated Dual Charging Module (IDCM) Updates Customers must experience a…
1126402026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
1126392026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
1131232026-06-29Service BrakesSPRING KIT - DISC BRAKE PAD
S2508000025 REV.A2026-06-26Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Grand Cherokee L take?

5.0 qt of Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix 0W-20 meeting MS-6395. Always refer to engine oil filler cap for correct grade., per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Grand Cherokee L have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Grand Cherokee L get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.