What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2023 Jeep Wrangler

Typical pattern

22.6% of complaints about the 2023 Jeep Wrangler came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2023 vehicle — around the middle of the 177 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 2.1 yr in service. The most-reported system is electrical system (185 complaints), typically at 2.2 yr or about 18,000 miles.

Complaints
597
Median age at failure
2.1 yr
Median mileage
13,000 n=64
Crash / fire / tow
4.9% of reports
Safety recalls
10 3 do not drive

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Electrical system
185 reports · 18,000 mi
2.2 yr
3.8%
Engine
100 reports · 10,000 mi
1.8 yr
5%
Other
57 reports
2.3 yr
5.3%
Steering
56 reports · 13,510 mi
1.4 yr
1.8%
Power train
48 reports · 29,000 mi
1.8 yr
6.2%
Fuel / propulsion
45 reports
2.3 yr
4.4%
Suspension
38 reports · 12,000 mi
2.4 yr
0%
Speed control
20 reports · 1,025 mi
2.8 yr
10%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

26V363000 2026-06-04 Do not drive
Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

25V741000 2025-10-30 Do not drive
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

23V787000 2023-11-22 Do not drive
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

24V676000 2024-09-12
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

24V652000 2024-09-05
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

24V199000 2024-03-14
Air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicl

An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

24V111000 2024-02-15
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

23V641000 2023-09-18
Power train:manual transmission

Chrysler (FCA US), LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

23V565000 2023-08-10
Exterior lighting:brake lights

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The spare tire may obstruct the view of the center high-mount brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

A brake light that is obstructed may not be visible to other drivers to indicate the intention to slow or stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

23V303000 2023-04-27
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.

Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Engine mileage not reported 3 mo in service
Engine turned off and vehicle came to an abrupt stop. Battery level showed less than 1% on the 4xe at the time of the stoppage. I was driving about 25 mph when it occurred. Placed the vehicle into park, pressed brakes and restarted vehicle. Went to dealership to complain and they said they could not replicate the problem.
Engine 1,488 mi 4 mo in service crash / fire / tow
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light and service battery warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided to a case manager, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 1,488.
Engine mileage not reported 5 mo in service
Vehicle completely shut off on highway 70mph. Service charging system, D selector was flashing Pulled to a stop and had to restart ignition.
Other mileage not reported 3 mo in service
Engine turned off and vehicle came to an abrupt stop. Battery level showed less than 1% on the 4xe at the time of the stoppage. I was driving about 25 mph when it occurred. Placed the vehicle into park, pressed brakes and restarted vehicle. Went to dealership to complain and they said they could not replicate the problem.

Other Wrangler model years

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