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2023 Jeep Wagoneer Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 52 engine complaints for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, 49% of all 106 complaints filed for the model year. The median mileage at failure is 34,000 miles. No related recall has been issued for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
52
49% of 106
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
34,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Sudden loss of power or engine stall while driving, sometimes with the check engine light on and requiring a dealer software update.
  • Unexpected overheating linked to thermostat failure, with coolant loss, pressure buildup, and reduced engine power until the vehicle cools down.
  • Vehicle unexpectedly shifts itself into park and shuts off while moving or stopped at a light, cutting the electrical system and requiring a restart.
  • Hesitation or jerking when pressing the accelerator, sometimes paired with unrelated electrical glitches like windows or parking brake activating on their own.
  • Unintended acceleration from a stop reported in one case, resulting in a crash and total loss of the vehicle.

When 2023 Jeep Wagoneer engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 14, 2024, latest Sep 14, 2026.

2023 Jeep Wagoneer engine complaints: complaints filed per month5Feb 2024Sep 2024Jan 2025Jun 2025Nov 2025Apr 2026Aug 2026
52 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2025 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Wagoneer model year

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

  1. 202258 (28%)
  2. 202352 (49%)
  3. 202429 (57%)
  4. 20252 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer?
NHTSA has 52 engine complaints for the 2023 Wagoneer, which is 49% of all 106 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer engine?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue.
At what mileage do engine problems usually occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 34,000 miles.
Are the engine problems dangerous?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to these engine complaints, including a reported unintended acceleration incident.
How does 2023 compare to other Wagoneer years for engine complaints?
The 2023 Wagoneer's engine complaints are 49% of its total complaints, higher than the 2022 model's 28% share, though 2022 had more raw complaints at 58.

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.