repaired · 2026 Q3
Hydraulic power assist: pump
Park outsideNewRisk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
2023 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 378 owner complaints about the 2023 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-565 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Jeep Wrangler has problems
378 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
201Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
109Engine5 crash/fire/injury
66Fuel/propulsion system4 crash/fire/injury
58Steering1 crash/fire/injury
52Power train3 crash/fire/injury
39Suspension
22Vehicle speed control
8Wheels
8Structure
3214 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 201 | 7 |
| Engine | 109 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 66 | 4 |
| Steering | 58 | 1 |
| Power train | 52 | 3 |
| Suspension | 39 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 2 |
| Wheels | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 32 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
14 recalls
2023 Jeep Wrangler recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideRisk. A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q1
Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk. An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideRisk. A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Power train: manual transmission
Risk. A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is…
repaired · 2025 Q2
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. A brake light that is obstructed may not be visible to other drivers to indicate the intention to slow or stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Engine
Risk. An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
19kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 22 electrical system complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 11% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
16under 30k miles22under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Wrangler year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wrangler median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Jeep Wrangler safety ratings
2023 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (27.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Not Available
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Jeep Wrangler, and the recalls they led to.
- Underhood firesLed to recall 26V-363
- Loss of Motive PowerOpen
In owners' words
What Wrangler owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The Jeep was purchase used from a Jeep dealer in April 2026. At 42,821 miles it was still under the manufactures warranty. We have had multiple occurrences where the check engine light comes on, followed by other warning lights, and moments later the Jeep will stall in traffic. When it stalls, it…
I am reporting repeated safety-related failures involving my 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Sahara 4x4, VIN [VIN]. The vehicle has experienced recurring failures involving the high-voltage battery, hybrid charging/propulsion system, electric coolant heater, and battery thermal-management system. On…
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Wrangler. While the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle, however, the instrument cluster displayed a blank screen. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that a diagnostic test was needed. The contact…
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