2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
Engine complaints make up 97 of 386 total complaints (25%) for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure is 21,722 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 97
- 25% of 386
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 21,722 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicles reportedly experience sudden unintended acceleration, sometimes while stopped at a light or during cruise control use, with the engine surging even when the brake pedal is applied.
- Some owners describe the engine stalling or the check engine light illuminating, followed by the vehicle failing to restart properly, sometimes requiring an ECM reset that did not resolve the issue.
- Several complaints describe the transmission or engine getting stuck in a low gear (1st or 2nd), preventing normal acceleration and displaying warning messages telling the driver not to shift or turn off the engine.
- One owner reported a loud bang coming from the engine area while the vehicle was parked, followed by a second bang and a fire.
- Some drivers reported the vehicle unexpectedly losing power or RPMs spiking while driving at highway speed, limiting speed to a low number and creating a safety hazard when merging or changing lanes.
When 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 25, 2023, latest Aug 31, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Grand Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA lists 97 engine-related complaints out of 386 total complaints for the 2023 Grand Cherokee, which is 25% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints reported on the 2023 Grand Cherokee.
- At what mileage do engine problems tend to appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2023 Grand Cherokee is 21,722 miles.
- Have engine issues on the 2023 Grand Cherokee caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the engine complaints filed for the 2023 Grand Cherokee.
- How does 2023 compare to other Grand Cherokee model years for engine complaints?
- The 2023 model year's engine complaint share is 25%, similar to 2010 (25%) and 2014 (23%), but lower than 2017 (34%) and 2024 (45%).