3 Issues With the 2022 Grand Cherokee
While the 2022 Grand Cherokee has some positive attributes, Consumer Reports did identify three major issues with the vehicle.
Written by Alexandra Maloney
Reviewed by Lisa Steuer McArdle
Jeep
vehicles are known for being exciting, off-roading, adventuring vehicles. The 2022 Grand Cherokee is no different from this type, but it does have some attributes that are less than ideal. According to Consumer Reports
, the 2022 Grand Cherokee has issues surrounding reliability, braking and controls. Despite these flaws, the 2022 Grand Cherokee does have some good features, so it’s all about determining what’s important to you when it comes to your vehicle—and we’re here to help you figure it out.
The 3 main issues with the 2022 Grand Cherokee
Consumer Reports (CR) identified three main issues with the
2022 Grand Cherokee
—low reliability rating, long braking distance, and some oddly designed controls. When it comes to reliability, CR determined through owner surveys that the 2022 Grand Cherokee has a reliability rating of just two out of five, with suspension and power equipment being the biggest trouble spots.As for the braking distance, Consumer Reports found the Grand Cherokees to be quite long, and gave the vehicle a three out of five in the braking category. The braking rating is composed of wet and dry stopping distances, as well as pedal feel.
The final issue Consumer Reports found with the 2022 Grand Cherokee was the controls. Reviewers found the controls to be cluttered and confusing, plus found it difficult to see and reach the
climate controls
in the vehicle. Additionally, the frequently changing instrument cluster could be distracting to some drivers. Let Jerry find your price in only 45 seconds
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But the vehicle still has some good attributes
Although the 2022 Grand Cherokee did have three major issues, Consumer Reports still found some positive attributes of the vehicle, and even noted improvements from last year’s model. The 2022 Grand Cherokee was redesigned to have a more premium cabin, which includes comfortable front seats, roomy back seats, quality materials, and a textured rotary gear selector.
Plus, the fuel economy, which is at an overall 20 mpg with 14 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway is a 2 mpg improvement from last year’s model. Not to mention, the 3.6-liter, V6 engine produces a powerful 293 hp, and handling is strong.
If you’re on the fence about a Grand Cherokee
Ultimately, the decision on if the 2022 Grand Cherokee is the right car for you comes down to personal preferences. If you value easy to use controls and strong reliability ratings, this might not be the vehicle for you.
But if fuel economy and a powerful engine are what’s important to you, the 2022 Grand Cherokee isn’t a bad option.
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