JL (3rd generation) · 2018–2025 · Off-road SUV, solid front/rear axle (2-door; 4-door Unlimited)
2022 Jeep Wrangler parts and specs
Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place.
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Quick facts
Specifications for the 2018–2025 Wrangler

Oil & filter
Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval

Battery
BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded

Tires & wheels
Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque
Wiper blades
Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths

Air & cabin filters
Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals

Bulbs
Headlight, fog and marker bulb types

Brakes
Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes

Fluids
Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities

Service schedule
What's actually due at every mileage interval
Problems & reliability
Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid

Oil light reset
Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools

Key fob battery
Which coin cell the remote takes

Specs
Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy
These specifications are shared across every Wrangler of the JL (3rd generation) generation. See the 2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler overview for the full picture, or the Jeep Wrangler guide to compare every generation.
What changed for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler
- 2022New High Tide and Beach special editions added; minor equipment shuffling across trims; 4xe becomes the only Wrangler variant offered in Europe
Known problems with the 2022 Jeep Wrangler
3 of the 5 issues we track for the 2018–2025 generation are documented against the 2022 model year, and 1 carries a recall or service bulletin.
4xe high-voltage battery internal failure / fire risk (recall)
majorNHTSA 23V-787 (FCA internal number B9A)Some 2021–2023 Wrangler 4xe PHEVs built with high-voltage battery cells manufactured between January and October 2021 can suffer an internal battery fault leading to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. Jeep issued a voluntary recall covering about 32,100 vehicles; the remedy is a software flash on the HV battery pack, with a full pack replacement if a fault code sets. Owners of affected VINs were advised to avoid charging and not park the vehicle indoors or near other vehicles until repaired.
Typical cost: Free under recall
3.6L Pentastar oil cooler / filter housing cracking
moderateSame issue as the JK generation: the plastic oil-cooler/filter-housing bolted to the front of the Pentastar V6 can crack and leak oil, especially as the vehicle ages. Watch for oil odor, drips near the front of the engine, or falling oil level between changes.
Typical cost: $150–$400 DIY; $400–$900 at a shop
2.0L turbo ("Hurricane 4") oil consumption and timing chain tensioner wear
moderateOwners of the 2.0L turbo four report above-normal oil consumption in some cases (attributed to turbo seal/piston ring wear) and premature timing chain tensioner wear producing a rattle on cold start that can worsen into chain noise if ignored. Keep an eye on the dipstick between changes and address any cold-start rattle promptly, a stretched/rattling chain can jump time if left unaddressed.
Typical cost: $0 (top-offs) to $1,500–$3,000 for tensioner/chain work
2 more issues reported in other 2018–2025 years
- Steering shimmy / "death wobble", frame-weld quality investigation and steering-damper TSB — 2018–2020 (TSB); 2018–2019 (NHTSA investigation)
- Manual-transmission clutch pressure plate overheating (recall) — 2018–2020 (manual transmission only)
Full detail, costs and sources on the Jeep Wrangler problems and years to avoid guide.
Which engines were offered in the 2022 Wrangler?
| Engine | Trims | Oil | Oil capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L V6 (Pentastar, +eTorque mild hybrid on some trims/years) | Sport, Sport S, Sahara, Rubicon, most special editions, the volume engine across 2018–2025 | 0W-20 | 5 qt |
| 2.0L Turbo I4 ("Hurricane 4") | Sport, Sahara, Rubicon (optional on most trims) | 5W-30 | 5.5 qt |
| 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 | Sahara, Rubicon (diesel option) | 5W-40 | 9 qt |
| 4xe Plug-In Hybrid (2.0L Turbo I4 + electric motor) | Sport 4xe, Sahara 4xe, Rubicon 4xe | 5W-30 | 5 qt |
| 6.4L V8 ("392", Rubicon 392) | Rubicon 392 (standalone high-performance trim) | 0W-40 | 7 qt |
About the Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler is the last mainstream solid-axle, body-on-frame off-roader sold new in the US, and that hardware choice defines its maintenance story: a Dana front/rear axle, transfer case, and (on Rubicon) locking differentials mean fluid checks most crossovers don't have. 6L Pentastar V6 on 0W-20, and its most-reported issues are the Pentastar's plastic oil-cooler/filter-housing cracking and 'death wobble,' a violent steering shake from worn track-bar/tie-rod/steering-damper components rather than a factory defect. 4L 'Rubicon 392' V8 (2021+), and the 4xe plug-in hybrid (2021+).
Early JLs drew an NHTSA investigation into frame-weld quality tied to steering shimmy, a 2018–2020 manual-transmission clutch recall, and (on 4xe only) a high-voltage battery fire recall. Across both generations, tire size is trim-dependent, Rubicon ships on 33-inch mud-terrains from the factory, and the Xtreme Recon package puts genuine 35s under a Rubicon or 392 with no lift required, and off-road use accelerates wear on track bars, ball joints, and diff/transfer-case fluid compared with a Wrangler that never leaves pavement.
For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the full Jeep Wrangler guide.
Other Jeep Wrangler years
Sources
- NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report 20V-124, clutch pressure plate
- NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-787, 4xe HV battery fire risk
- The Drive, NHTSA opens investigation into 2018–2019 JL frame welds/steering
- Go-Parts, 2019–2024 Jeep Wrangler steering damper guide, TSB 23-079-23
- xtremediesel.com, 2020–2023 Wrangler 3.0 EcoDiesel oil spec (MS-12991, 5W-40, 9.0 qt)
- Victorville Motors / Fontana CDJR, Wrangler oil type & capacity by engine and year
- Green Car Reports, 2021 Wrangler 4xe EPA electric range (22 mi) and MPGe (49)
- MotorTrend, 2021 Rubicon 392 EPA fuel economy (13/17/14 mpg)
- DrivingLine / MotorTrend, Xtreme Recon package factory 35-in tire spec (LT315/70R17)
- 4 Wheel Parts, JL factory tire sizes by trim (Sport 245/75R17, Rubicon 285/70R17)
- jlwranglerforums.com, JL cabin air filter part number and location
- Edmunds, 2018 Jeep Wrangler specs (fuel tank, curb weight, EPA mpg)
