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2023 Jeep Wrangler Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2023 Jeep Wrangler has a complaint index of 70 with 364 complaints and 14 recalls, ranking 7th worst out of 21 model years with data. It carries a Caution verdict, driven mainly by electrical system complaints (53% of total, median mileage 16,500) and engine issues (32%, median mileage 6,500).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
70/100
#7 of 21 Wrangler years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
364
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
14
3 Park Outside
Crashes
11
reported in complaints
Fires
6
Injuries
8
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2017
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20.5
19.5 city / 24 hwy
Injuries / deaths
8 / 0

Top 2023 Jeep Wrangler problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System192 (53%)
  2. Engine117 (32%)
  3. Fuel System63 (17%)
  4. Other58 (16%)
  5. Steering56 (15%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain50 (14%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires40 (11%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers9 (2%)
  9. Structure & Body8 (2%)
  10. Brakes7 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of motive power while driving, leading to being rear-ended by traffic behind them.
  • Some describe unintended acceleration after shifting into drive or reverse, resulting in collisions with parked vehicles or fixed objects.
  • 4xe hybrid owners report the gasoline engine engaging unexpectedly while stopped, causing the vehicle to lunge forward into another vehicle.
  • Several owners report the vehicle stalling at a stop with the transmission failing and the battery warning light flickering before being struck from behind.
  • 4xe high-voltage battery fires have been reported both while parked and after a related recall repair was completed.
  • One owner reported the steering wheel locking up along with brake pedal failure, requiring use of the parking brake to stop.
2023 Jeep Wrangler complaints: complaints filed per month27Nov 2022May 2023Nov 2023May 2024Nov 2024Jun 2025Dec 2025Jun 2026
364 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2024 (27).

2023 Jeep Wrangler recalls

14 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V363000Jun 4, 2026Steering1,076,999 vehiclesPark Outside

    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.

    Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 25V741000Oct 30, 2025Electrical System320,068 vehiclesPark Outside

    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.

    Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.

  3. NHTSA 24V676000Sep 12, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras46 vehicles

    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."

    Risk: 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.

    Remedy: Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.

See all 14 recalls for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler →

2023 Jeep Wrangler fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19.5 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
20.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2023 compared with other Wrangler years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Avoid909341520.5
2022Caution603961520.5
2023Caution703641420.5
2024Avoid1007251119.5
2025Caution066420

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
NHTSA data shows the 2023 Wrangler has a complaint index of 70 and ranks 7th worst among 21 model years with data, earning a Caution verdict relative to other Wrangler years.
What problems does the 2023 Jeep Wrangler have?
Electrical system issues make up 53% of complaints (192 of 364), with a median failure mileage of 16,500. Engine complaints account for 32% (117 complaints), with a median failure mileage of 6,500.
Does the 2023 Jeep Wrangler have recalls?
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2023 Wrangler, covering areas including the high-voltage battery (4xe), steering, electrical system, airbags, and HVAC software.
How does the 2023 Wrangler compare to other years?
The 2023 model's complaint index of 70 is worse than years like 2017 (index 10, Best) but better than 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2024, which all carry Avoid verdicts with higher indexes.
Is the 2023 Jeep Wrangler fuel efficient?
EPA rates the 2023 Wrangler at 20.5 mpg combined (19.5 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.

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.