2023 Jeep Wrangler: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 511 complaints
511
Total Complaints
13,000mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
16
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
5,000
25th Percentile
13,000
Median Mileage
23,017
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
159
Engine
87
Unknown Or Other
47
Steering
47
Power Train
41
Fuel/Propulsion System
38
Suspension
31
Vehicle Speed Control
15
Visibility/Wiper
6
Wheels
6
Severity Assessment
16
Crashes
12
Fires
9
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"systems that failed, my defroster only blows straight up about the width of the rear view mirror. causing my windshield to fog or ice and I not be able to see. dealer will not look at it until the 14th of dec. they are unwilling to provide a safe loaner in the meantime. no warning lamps my frame un..."
"systems that failed, my defroster only blows straight up about the width of the rear view mirror. causing my windshield to fog or ice and I not be able to see. dealer will not look at it until the 14th of dec. they are unwilling to provide a safe loaner in the meantime. no warning lamps my frame un..."
"Engine turned off and vehicle came to an abrupt stop. Battery level showed less than 1% on the 4xe at the time of the stoppage. I was driving about 25 mph when it occurred. Placed the vehicle into park, pressed brakes and restarted vehicle. Went to dealership to complain and they said they could not..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Electrical System
159 complaints
25th: 13,125 mi
Median: 18,500 mi
75th: 25,750 mi
Engine
87 complaints
25th: 1,635 mi
Median: 6,500 mi
75th: 40,375 mi
Steering
47 complaints
25th: 10,000 mi
Median: 13,000 mi
75th: 14,217 mi
Power Train
41 complaints
25th: 10,300 mi
Median: 21,000 mi
75th: 35,750 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 83
FL: 34
NY: 33
TX: 31
PA: 30
MA: 27
MI: 22
OH: 22
GA: 20
NC: 17
Who Files Complaints?
0.2%
Original Owners
99.8%
Second+ Owners
Jeep Wrangler — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 105 | 6 |
| 1991 | 100 | 5 |
| 1992 | 100 | 7 |
| 1993 | 134 | 10 |
| 1994 | 184 | 17 |
| 1995 | 259 | 36 |
| 1997 | 548 | 46 |
| 1998 | 401 | 28 |
| 1999 | 262 | 16 |
| 2000 | 311 | 24 |
| 2001 | 235 | 25 |
| 2002 | 139 | 22 |
| 2003 | 130 | 11 |
| 2004 | 281 | 27 |
| 2005 | 756 | 12 |
| 2006 | 852 | 9 |
| 2007 | 791 | 22 |
| 2008 | 1251 | 25 |
| 2009 | 492 | 10 |
| 2010 | 898 | 26 |
| 2011 | 672 | 16 |
| 2012 | 1275 | 35 |
| 2013 | 1027 | 24 |
| 2014 | 830 | 32 |
| 2015 | 632 | 21 |
| 2016 | 618 | 37 |
| 2017 | 405 | 25 |
| 2018 | 2566 | 38 |
| 2019 | 1036 | 16 |
| 2020 | 745 | 25 |
| 2021 | 1414 | 39 |
| 2022 | 556 | 28 |
| 2024 | 1221 | 18 |
| 2025 | 87 | 4 |
Active Recalls (13)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Traction Battery
Campaign 22V768000 | 13/10/2022
Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 serv
Engine
Campaign 22V865000 | 23/11/2022
An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
Clutch Assembly
Campaign 23V116000 | 23/02/2023
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 expa
Fuel Pump
Campaign 23V263000 | 13/04/2023
Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Traction Battery
Campaign 23V303000 | 27/04/2023
Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
Brake Lights
Campaign 23V565000 | 10/08/2023
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.
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.
Manual Transmission
Campaign 23V641000 | 18/09/2023
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 reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
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.
Traction Battery
Campaign 23V787000 | 22/11/2023
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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, 2
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
Campaign 24V111000 | 15/02/2024
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
Campaign 24V199000 | 14/03/2024
An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
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
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Campaign 24V652000 | 05/09/2024
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Camera
Campaign 24V676000 | 12/09/2024
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 custo
Traction Battery
Campaign 25V741000 | 30/10/2025
A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
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
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28