Intermittent Operation of the Third Row Power Seat, 12volt Battery Drain
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L electrical problems
moderate 20 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
20
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
1crash
What stands out
Of the 5 model years of Jeep Grand Cherokee L we track for electrical problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 20.
Electrical accounts for 32% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 5 categories tracked.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service 4WD Message, With Any Combination Of The Following Front Axle Disconnect (FAD) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2022 Grand Cherokee L models describe a pattern of electrical system failures, many linked to a November 2024 over-the-air software update. The most consistent complaint: instrument cluster and infotainment displays randomly switch to Italian language, revert settings to factory defaults, change temperature and speed units to metric, and disable safety features—all without owner action. The problem recurs even after dealer intervention.
Forward collision warning systems disable or show a persistent "FCW Off" lamp that cannot be turned off through menus. Paddle shifters stop responding. Auto door locks fail. One owner reported that during a head-on collision, airbags did not deploy and seatbelts failed to lock.
Backup cameras stop working. Screens go blank while driving. Lumbar support bladders inflate on their own, stretching seat leather. One owner replaced two electrical modules and both vehicle batteries for $820, only to see the issue repeat within weeks—dealers have made service visits every 4–5 weeks without resolving the cascade of failures. Jeep's response has been to tell owners to wait for a software fix or to charge for manual resets that provide only temporary relief. One dealer acknowledged there is no permanent fix. Jeep has documented related software issues internally but has not issued a recall or comprehensive remedy.
Same Jeep Grand Cherokee L electrical reports on nearby years: 2021 · 2023 · 2024
Failure modes owners describe
Instrument cluster and infotainment language/settings resets
Instrument cluster, gauges, displays, and radio settings randomly switch to Italian language and revert to default settings without owner action. Units of measurement change from Fahrenheit to Celsius, odometer/speed units shift. Issue occurs intermittently and repeatedly; some owners report dealer attempts at manual software resets provide only temporary relief before problem recurs.
When: Randomly; owners report this beginning after November 2024 over-the-air software update for many; others note onset over a year prior; one owner reports every vehicle key cycle
Symptoms owners cite: Displays switch to Italian language without user input; Temperature units change from Fahrenheit to Celsius; Speed and odometer units change to metric; Cluster and radio settings revert to defaults; Problem recurs after dealer manual reset
Repairs/costs cited: One owner paid $100 warranty deductible for screen replacement; another paid $820 to replace both batteries and $300 for dealership software update—temporary fixes only. Some dealers charged for manual reset service.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Jeep Customer Care in one case required paid diagnosis before addressing software update issue; dealers told owners to wait for software update that has not materialized over one year; Jeep has acknowledged similar issues in STAR Publication Case Number S2108000249, Revision C
Forward collision warning system disabled or lamp on
Forward collision warning (FCW) system becomes disabled or FCW Off lamp illuminates on dashboard and cannot be turned off via menu settings. One owner reported airbags and seatbelt failed during collision. Issue correlates with infotainment resets and November 2024 OTA software update for some vehicles.
When: November 2024 for some; July for another; onset varies; one owner reports every vehicle key cycle
Symptoms owners cite: FCW Off lamp on dashboard despite system showing as enabled in menus; Automatic emergency braking (AEB) disabled and will not re-enable; Pedestrian emergency brake (PEB) lamp turns on with no disable option; Forward collision warning lights and messages appear after software update; Airbags did not deploy during head-on collision; Seatbelt failed to lock during collision
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer manual software update and infotainment screen replacement ($100 deductible) provided temporary relief; issue recurred without further updates. One owner replaced two modules (radio/navigation/safety module and WiFi module) at significant cost and issue still recurs.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealers told owners system is disabled and they must wait for software fix; no permanent fix confirmed by one dealer; Jeep has acknowledged related software issues in STAR Publication Case Number S2108000249, Revision C
Paddle shifter inoperability
Paddle shifters become inoperative or disabled with no menu option to re-enable them. Problem correlates with infotainment resets and software updates.
When: Onset after November 2024 for many; some ongoing for over a year
Symptoms owners cite: Paddle shifters stop responding to input; No menu option to enable paddle shifters when disabled; Paddle shifters never functioned properly despite multiple services
Repairs/costs cited: No repair costs specifically cited for paddle shifter issue alone, though one owner paid $820 for battery and module replacements with recurrent failures.
Auto door lock system failure
Automatic door locks become inoperative coinciding with infotainment language/settings resets and safety feature disablement.
When: Random; correlates with November 2024 software update for some owners
Symptoms owners cite: Auto door locks stop functioning; Locks do not work without apparent hardware failure
Infotainment screen malfunction and blackout
Radio display screen glitches, becomes unresponsive, goes blank while driving, or displays error state. Screen modifications occur independently—language and settings change without user input. One owner's screen glitched immediately after OTA update and again after dealer replacement.
When: November 2024 for some; ongoing; one owner's replaced screen failed again within one week
Symptoms owners cite: Screen glitches and becomes unresponsive; Screen goes completely blank while driving; Screen displays error and cannot be accessed; Screen changes settings and language on its own
Repairs/costs cited: One owner paid $100 warranty deductible for screen replacement; dealer later found loose wire connection requiring replacement; issue recurred after replacement within one week
Battery drain from unknown electrical source
Vehicle battery depletes completely within 24 hours without explanation; one owner's brand-new battery was fully drained in one day.
When: No specific timing; one report suggests correlation with electrical module/infotainment failures
Symptoms owners cite: Battery completely depleted within 24 hours of full charge; Vehicle will not start; All functions non-operational due to dead battery; Drain source unidentified
Repairs/costs cited: One owner replaced both batteries at $820; problem persisted—suggests electrical component or module causing drain rather than battery itself
Backup camera malfunction
Backup camera stops working; one owner reports it not functioning for a year following forced OTA software update to Uconnect system.
When: After OTA Uconnect update; one owner reports ongoing for one year
Symptoms owners cite: Backup camera won't work; No image displayed when in reverse
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer has made multiple visits without resolving issue
Passenger lumbar support system malfunction
Passenger seat lumbar support bladder bags inflate on their own, causing seat leather to stretch and seat back to pop off. Dealer identified faulty fuse and/or electrical panel related to passenger seat controls as root cause. Issue has recurred at least twice on same vehicle.
When: Multiple occurrences; no specific mileage or date given
Symptoms owners cite: Lumbar bladder bags inflate without user input; Seat leather stretches from pressure; Seat back pops off
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer service required; whole fuse and/or electrical panel related to passenger seat controls is faulty per dealer diagnosis
High beam headlight malfunction
High beam headlights not functioning properly; noted as one of multiple safety features failing.
When: Timing not specified; concurrent with other electrical issues
Symptoms owners cite: High beam headlights not working
4WD system malfunction and vehicle pulling
4WD system not working properly; vehicle pulls to side even with alignment set to factory specifications. Cause undetermined.
When: Ongoing; alignment checked and confirmed correct
Symptoms owners cite: 4WD system not functioning properly; Vehicle pulls to one side during driving; Alignment confirmed correct at factory specs
Repairs/costs cited: Alignment verified at factory specifications; suggests drivetrain or suspension electronics issue
Driver seat module failure
Driver seat control module melted without clear cause; not covered under warranty per owner.
When: Timing not specified; concurrent with other electrical failures
Symptoms owners cite: Seat module melted; Cause unknown
Repairs/costs cited: Not covered under any warranty per owner
Auto start/stop button failure
Auto start/stop button became inoperative; dealer suspected it was damaged during repeated disassembly of radio/infotainment area for repairs.
When: During service visit for other electrical issues
Symptoms owners cite: Auto start/stop button not functioning
Repairs/costs cited: Button replacement ordered after dealer disassembled radio multiple times for other repairs
System and screen freezing while driving
Infotainment and instrument cluster systems freeze or go blank while vehicle is in operation.
When: Intermittent; ongoing
Symptoms owners cite: System screens freeze or go blank while driving; Unresponsive controls during operation
Memory seat malfunction
Memory seats move on their own while vehicle is being driven without user input.
When: Intermittent; ongoing
Symptoms owners cite: Seat position changes while driving; No user input triggering movement
Synthesized from 20 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
In November 2024, Jeep applied an over-the-air software update to my Jeep Grand Cherokee L without my request. Immediately after the update, the forward collision warning system malfunctioned and warning indicators appeared. At the same time, multiple electronic body control and safety-related functions changed or stopped working, including the automatic door locks and several vehicle settings…
First vehicle start of the day. Fcw off light on paddle shifters inop, all nomenclature on ipc and radio in Italian language ,all temp readings in celcius.Celsius. Happens on every vehicle key cycle.
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 radio display settings revert back to default settings, auto door locks and paddle shifter becomes inoperative (with no menu to enable), pedestrian emergency brake (peb) lamp or forward collision…
The infotainment center went to error on Jeep with less than 60,000 miles. Owned from new 2 years. The infotainment center can not be accessed and it makes modifications on its own. Like choosing different language of Italian and using euro measurements. There is no way to change this. The biggest issue is that it turned off safety feature which I believe is the forward collision warning. There…
On multiple occasions, vehicle screen just go blank, backup camera won’t work, do locks do not work, and forward collision detection not working for a year now after last forced over the air update for Uconnect system. Car has been to dealer multiple times and still no fix for it. Also 4wd system not working properly and vehicle pulls to side even tho alignment is set to factory specs. Also the…
Passenger lumbar support bladder bags blow up in their own causing seat leather to stretch and seat back to pop off. Took to dealership, the whole fuse and/or electrical panel related to passenger seat controls is faulty. This is the second time this has happened to my jeep.
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 radio display settings revert back to default settings, auto door locks and paddle shifter becomes inoperative (with no menu to enable), pedestrian emergency brake (peb) lamp or forward collision warning (fcw) lamp turns on with no…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 20 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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