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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, 15% of all 97 complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 818, and no related recalls are listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
15
15% of 97
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
818 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Transmission fluid leaks and sprays onto the exhaust, causing smoking and burning smell, with owners citing cracked ZF transmission housings.
  • Transmission unexpectedly shifts into park on its own during low-speed maneuvers and fails to shift back into drive, causing sudden stops.
  • Sudden loss of acceleration or power while driving at highway speed, with the engine failing to respond to the throttle.
  • Hybrid propulsion system throws a malfunction warning and momentarily cuts power while driving at highway speed.
  • Transmission pump reported as faulty on a nearly new vehicle, producing a roaring sound and jerky acceleration.
  • Vehicle displays major warning messages for power steering, traction control, and emergency braking alongside powertrain faults, with major systems failing to engage.

When 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 3, 2023, latest Feb 18, 2025.

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2023Sep 2023Feb 2024Apr 2024Jul 2024Nov 2024Feb 2025
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2023 to Feb 2025; peak Oct 2023 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Grand Cherokee 4XE model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202219 (13%)
  2. 202315 (15%)
  3. 20246 (26%)
  4. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE have?
NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 model year, which is 15% of the 97 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE transmission?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2023 model year.
At what mileage do transmission problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2023 Grand Cherokee 4XE is 818 miles.
How does 2023 compare to other model years for this problem?
The 2023 model year has 15 complaints (15% share), compared to 19 complaints (13% share) for 2022 and 6 complaints (26% share) for 2024.
Do these transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?
No. NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2023 Grand Cherokee 4XE lists zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.