It was also awarded a Marginal score during the side crash test.
2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited flipped during the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s driver-side small overlap collision test. The agency also tested a 2019 model in the same manner, which resulted in the vehicle flipping again.
Stellantis made modifications to the Wrangler Unlimited front structure to avoid falling over in the IIHS’ small overlap collision.
According to IIHS’ report the safety cage kept the Wrangler Unlimited’s structure intact and the restraints controlled movement of the dummy. Sensors indicated that there was a “significant danger of injury” to the driver’s left leg, and foot. However, the vehicle tipping over was a serious problem and it received a Marginal score from the agency.
Motor1.com reached to Stellantis to get a statement on the crash test result of the 2022 Wrangler Unlimited.
Stellantis has manufactured more than 1 million of these vehicles. They provide the safety that our customers expect and deserve. They have contributed to 105 billion miles of road travel, according to conservative estimates. We are not aware of any field reports that match the IIHS test results. The four-door Jeep Wrangler is available in over 24,000 configurations. It meets or exceeds all federal safety standards. This vehicle continues to receive praise from consumer advocates and news organizations. The current model has won more than 20 awards since its 2017 introduction for attributes such as design, capability, and residual value. Stellantis is currently reviewing the latest results. Third-party testing is something we routinely consider and incorporate into our product-development processes, as necessary. We design our vehicles to be practical and reliable. The Jeep Wrangler is a vehicle unlike any other on the road. It has extraordinary capabilities that are unmatched by others. The four-door Wrangler exceeds or meets the expectations of buyers based on real-world data and continuous demand.
This time, the 2022 Wrangler Unlimited received a Marginal rating in the side crash tests. It was not Good as before. The dummy’s head hit the door frame and soft top support of the rear seat. According to the IIHS, “The head protection was inadequate.”
The trim level and other options will determine which of the four available headlight models for this Wrangler. One of the three was rated Poor by the IIHS, while the others were deemed Marginal.
To receive the IIHS’ Top Safety Pick Award , a vehicle of the model year 2022 must meet several criteria. This includes a good score in all six crash testing. An available front crash prevention system must have Advanced or Superior ratings in the vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations. A headlight option must be either Good or Acceptable.
It is harder to get the Top Safety Pick+, which is more prestigious. Standard headlights must have a Good score or acceptable score in addition to the other requirements.
The IIHS will add more requirements for the TSP+ and TSP+ honors starting with the model year 2023. Side impact tests are performed at higher speeds and with a heavier barrier. A new nighttime pedestrian crash prevention test has been added. To be eligible for the Top Safety Pick award, vehicle’s standard headlights must have a Good or Acceptable rating.