2023 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 110 complaints for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 110 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 10,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 10,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact was an attorney who was filing a complaint on behalf of his client, who owned a 2023 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while his client was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The failure caused his client's vehicle to be rear-ended by another vehicle. No air bags were deployed upon impact. The contact's client was transported to the hospital for a brain bleed and neck and back injuries. The client suffered a recurring concussion. A police report was filed.
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light and service battery warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided to a case manager, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 1,488.
Other problems reported for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler
- Electrical system 197 complaints
- Fuel system 67 complaints
- Steering 58 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 51 complaints
- Suspension 38 complaints
- Cruise control 22 complaints