# 2022 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `2245387` · 2026-09-10 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** GRAND CHEROKEE L
- **Year:** 2022
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 39,800
- **Speed:** 70 mph
## Narrative
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle struck the rear of the vehicle at approximately 70 MPH. The auxiliary warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that none of the air bags were deployed during the crash. The contact expected the air bags to deploy and was concerned that they failed to do so. The contact and his daughter both sustained injuries as a result of the crash. The contact reported neck whiplash, cervical and lumbar neuropathy, sciatica, herniated discs at L4-L5, drop foot, several contusions, rib injuries from the seatbelt, and injuries to the left hand, thumb, and wrist after the contact's daughter's hand was forced into the dashboard. The contact also received 14 stitches near the left eye and was placed in a wheelchair. The contact stated that surgery was recommended for his neck and lower back and that he and his daughter received physical therapy and chiropractic treatment. Following the crash, the contact also experienced additional vehicle issues, including the rearview camera that was intermittently darkened, an auxiliary battery that was not functioning, and an abnormal smell resembling gear oil and electrical burning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the vehicle was diagnosed however, the diagnosis was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 39,800.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*