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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

Engine complaints by mileage, 2023 Jeep Wrangler Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 10,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 7 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 1 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: 10,000 miles
Based on 11 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 miles7
20k to 40k miles1
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

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.

Reported at 10,000 miles, January 2023 CrashInjury

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.

Reported at 1,488 miles, January 2023

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