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2023 Jeep Wagoneer problems

NHTSA has received 210 complaints about the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, and 26% of them involve engine. After that come electrical system (24%) and drivetrain & axles (10%).

At a glance

Complaints
210 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 26% of complaints
Crashes and fires
8 and 0
Injuries and deaths
4 and 0
Typical mileage
34,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

When problems show up

Complaints by mileage, 2023 Jeep Wagoneer Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 34,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 2 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 8 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 3 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 0 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 0 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 0 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 34,000 miles
Based on 13 complaints that include mileage. 100% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles2
20k to 40k miles8
40k to 60k miles3
60k to 80k miles0
80k to 100k miles0
100k to 120k miles0
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Among the 13 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 34,000 miles.

Safety-related details: 8 complaints mention a crash; 4 injuries reported. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 83% of model years in our database.

It is also covered by 9 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

While driving, coming to a stop & starting from full stop at lights, car shut itself down. After 6 separate events it happened whislt in motion. Exvept this time it engaged the E break, park break, killed power steering, locked the steering wheel, reset all systems and put itself in park. ALL WHILE TRAVELLING AT 25mph. The vehicle jacknifed and bodilly injury sustained by driver.

April 2025 CrashInjury

2023 L series II Wagoneer 84,444 miles full bench 2nd and 3rd row - My family was travelling in the car and the second row driver side seat unlatched and forcefully slammed my daughter into the back of the driver seat. No aggressive driving and no warning lights on the dash. The car dinged then slammed my daughter's face into the back of the driver seat. Caused swelling and a black eye on the left side. Also caused a spinal injury on the C2 and C3 joint that we are still getting information on the issue.

June 2026 Injury

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal rattling sound detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V199000 (Air Bag, Steering). The contact called the local dealer, who informed her there was no recall or warranty coverage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case.

Reported at 30,000 miles, October 2023

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated that several unknown lights on the instrument cluster were illuminated and flashing. Additionally, the headlights were flashing, and the camera screen was blank. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, additional force was needed to stop the vehicle. There was an abnormal horn sound detected. The contact stated that the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was jump-started. The contact was locked out on several occasions.

Reported at 40,000 miles, June 2025

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