2023 Jeep Wrangler problems and recalls
54% of owner complaints on the 2023 Jeep Wrangler related to the Electrical System (183 of 342).
342
Complaints
14
Recalls
11
Crash reports
6
Fire reports
8
Injuries
46.4
Severity index
Severity index 46.4 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 55 of 82 by severity index among 2023 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 33% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2023 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 183 | 53.5% |
| ENGINE | 99 | 28.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 57 | 16.7% |
| STEERING | 56 | 16.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 47 | 13.7% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 44 | 12.9% |
| SUSPENSION | 38 | 11.1% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 19 | 5.6% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 107 |
| 2025 | 91 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 75 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 65.8x those in 2022 to 2022 (263 against 4).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V768000 | 13/10/2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 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. |
| 22V865000 | 23/11/2022 | ENGINE | 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. |
| 23V116000 | 23/02/2023 | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 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. |
| 23V263000 | 13/04/2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 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. |
| 23V303000 | 27/04/2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 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. |
| 23V565000 | 10/08/2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 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, Reflecti |
| 23V641000 | 18/09/2023 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 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, t |
| 23V787000 | 22/11/2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 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. |
| 24V111000 | 15/02/2024 | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 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 requi |
| 24V199000 | 14/03/2024 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | 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 |
| 24V652000 | 05/09/2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 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 Safet |
| 24V676000 | 12/09/2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 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 |
| 25V741000 | 30/10/2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 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. |
| 26V363000 | 04/06/2026 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 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. |
Other Jeep Wrangler model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 12 years side by side.
- 2012sev 55.7
- 2013sev 42.3
- 2014sev 52.3
- 2015sev 68.1
- 2016sev 101.4
- 2017sev 105.4
- 2018sev 21.1
- 2019sev 26.5
- 2020sev 35.8
- 2021sev 41.1
- 2022sev 47.0
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.