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2023 Jeep Wrangler reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Jeep Wrangler holds 364 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 89 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Wrangler years here — over the median of the other years, which is 77. NHTSA has 14 recalls on file, including Pump, Traction battery, and Camera.

2012 Jeep Wrangler
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Complaints

364

Per year

89

Recalls

14

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (192 of 364), then Engine (103) and Fuel and propulsion system (61). Those filings include 11 that report a crash, 6 that report a fire, and 5 that report an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Wrangler has 396 complaints, 73 per year, and the 2024 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Jeep Wrangler. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (14)

Recall steering, hydraulic power assist, pump 2026-06-04 · NHTSA campaign 26V363000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2025-10-30 · NHTSA campaign 25V741000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2024-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V676000
Summary 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."
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.
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2024-09-05 · NHTSA campaign 24V652000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Remedy Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
Recall air bags, frontal, clockspring 2024-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 24V199000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.
Recall visibility, defroster and HVAC 2024-02-15 · NHTSA campaign 24V111000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Remedy Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2023-11-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V787000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Remedy Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89A. This recall is superseded by NHTSA Recall 24V-720.
Recall powertrain, manual transmission 2023-09-18 · NHTSA campaign 23V641000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US), LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse. 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."
Remedy Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 92A.
Recall exterior lighting, brake lights 2023-08-10 · NHTSA campaign 23V565000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The spare tire may obstruct the view of the center high-mount brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 84A.
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2023-04-27 · NHTSA campaign 23V303000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 53A. This recall is an expansion of previous recall 22V-768.
Recall diesel fuel system, delivery, fuel pump 2023-04-13 · NHTSA campaign 23V263000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
Remedy Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
Recall powertrain, clutch 2023-02-23 · NHTSA campaign 23V116000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Remedy Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall Engine 2022-11-23 · NHTSA campaign 22V865000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.
Remedy There is more than one involved component and calibration software. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control module software, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB7.
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2022-10-13 · NHTSA campaign 22V768000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z71.

Complaints by component (364 total)

Electrical system
192
Engine
103
Fuel and propulsion system
61
Steering
56
Powertrain
50
Suspension
38
Speed control
21
Service brakes
7
Structure
7
Wheels
7
Visibility and wipers
6
Air bags
3
Visibility
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Forward collision avoidance
2
Lane departure
2
Diesel fuel system
1
Equipment
1
Exterior lighting
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Parking brake
1
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
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Crash-flagged

11

Fire-flagged

6

Injury reports

5

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

420226520231072024912025972026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "After a recent recall for the battery, the vehicle did not operate as it did before with regards to ‘Electric only’ mode. The vehicle engine would intermittently start under seemingly normal conditions ( no major hills…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-22
  • "While driving my 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe at approximately 70 mph in Hybrid mode the vehicle suddenly and without warning experienced a complete loss of propulsion while I was traveling in traffic. The vehicle…"
    Electrical system, Speed control, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-22
  • "Vehicle shut off while driving asking to shift into park to restart."
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-21
  • "Whatever I am driving in electric mode usually when I’m down to under 40% electricity, the vehicle decides to shut electricity off and start to load the motor. It’s still flashing on the dash that it’s an electric mode…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-21
  • "After receiving the 68c recall, which was a software update to protect Jeeps defective HV battery maintenance system, I have experienced two dangerous situations while driving in electric mode. After this recall when…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-21

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD Not rated 4 stars Not rated 3 stars
2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 392 SUV 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited DIESEL SUV 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 3 stars
2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited PHEV SUV 4WD Not rated 4 stars Not rated 3 stars
2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RHD SUV 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 3 stars
2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited SUV 4WD Not rated 4 stars Not rated 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Wrangler 2dr four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 20 24 21 MPG $3100
Wrangler 2dr four-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 22 24 23 MPG $2800
Wrangler 2dr four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $3250
Wrangler 2dr four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Four-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $3250
Wrangler 4dr four-wheel drive 6.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 13 17 14 MPG $5700
Wrangler 4dr four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $3250
Wrangler 4dr four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Four-wheel drive 17 23 19 MPG $3400
Wrangler 4dr four-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 21 24 22 MPG $2950
Wrangler 4dr four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
Wrangler 4dr 4xe 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 20 20 20 MPG / 370 mi range $3250
Wrangler 4dr EcoDiesel four-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 22 29 25 MPG $3750
Wrangler Rubic 4dr EcoDiesel four-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 21 26 23 MPG $4100

Specs and fitment

JL generation, 2018–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (2.0L turbo and 3.6L Pentastar) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 245/75R17 to 255/70R18 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 3,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Owner complaints for early JL years concentrate on steering. Safety recall 18V-343 (Chrysler U48) covers certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles whose intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded, so a split at the external spline can cause loss of steering-wheel center positioning and reduced steering responsiveness; dealers inspect and replace the shaft as needed. Safety recall 18V-675 (Chrysler UA5) covers certain 2018-2019 Wranglers whose front track-bar brackets may be improperly welded and separate from the frame, reducing steering capability; dealers inspect and repair the welds. Safety recall 20V-191 covers certain 2019-2020 Wranglers (among other FCA models) with 8.4" or 12" radios where software can leave the rearview camera image on after shifting out of reverse, failing FMVSS 111; dealers update radio software, with an optional OTA update.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Jeep Wrangler holds 364 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 89 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Wrangler years here — over the median of the other years, which is 77. NHTSA has 14 recalls on file, including Pump, Traction battery, and Camera.

What are common problems with a 2023 Jeep Wrangler?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (192 of 364), then Engine (103) and Fuel and propulsion system (61). Those filings include 11 that report a crash, 6 that report a fire, and 5 that report an injury.

Is the 2023 Jeep Wrangler more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Wrangler has 396 complaints, 73 per year, and the 2024 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Jeep Wrangler been recalled?

The 2023 Jeep Wrangler has 14 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Jeep Wrangler?

Owners have filed 364 complaints about the 2023 Jeep Wrangler with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Jeep Wrangler get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler is 20.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Wrangler take?

5W-20 (3.6L Pentastar); 5W-30 (3.8L V6)

What does NHTSA recall 19V-018 cover on the Jeep Wrangler?

Safety recall 19V-018 (Chrysler V01) covers certain 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles among other FCA models: upon frontal air-bag deployment, excessive internal pressure may cause the passenger frontal inflator to explode, and metal fragments can strike occupants.

What generation is the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?

JK generation (2012-2017).