2023 Jeep Wagoneer Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, 18% of its 106 total complaints. A related recall (26V413000) covers a software error affecting the transmission gear selection indicator.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 19
- 18% of 106
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicles lose power or fail to accelerate on the highway, with technicians confirming outright transmission failure requiring replacement.
- Transmission gears slip and become noisy, sometimes triggering a check engine light.
- The vehicle unexpectedly shifts into Park and applies the parking brake while moving, including in stop-and-go traffic.
- Owners report the transmission control module malfunctioning so the vehicle gets stuck in 1st gear while driving, in some cases requiring multiple transmission replacements.
- The vehicle stalls or shuts off suddenly at stops or low speed, showing a transmission service error before restarting.
- Unexpected downshifting occurs in traffic, forcing drivers to pull over and restart the engine.
When 2023 Jeep Wagoneer transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 5, 2023, latest Sep 6, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer
- NHTSA 26V413000Jun 30, 2026Transmission & Powertrain7 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and Jeep Wagoneer L vehicles. A software error may cause the transmission gear selection indicator not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Risk: A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the shifter module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 30D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Wagoneer model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 202227 (13%)
- 202319 (18%)
- 202411 (22%)
- 20250 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer?
- NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, which is 18% of the 106 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer?
- Yes. Recall 26V413000 covers a software error that can cause the transmission gear selection indicator to be incorrect; dealers update the shifter module software free of charge.
- Do 2023 Jeep Wagoneer transmission problems cause crashes?
- NHTSA's data for this complaint area on the 2023 Wagoneer records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
- What kind of transmission failures do owners describe?
- Owners describe gear slipping, inability to accelerate, sudden shifts into Park while driving, and vehicles getting stuck in 1st gear, with some needing more than one transmission replacement.
- How does 2023 compare to other Wagoneer model years for this problem?
- NHTSA shows 27 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for 2022 (13% share), 19 for 2023 (18% share), and 11 for 2024 (22% share).