Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Jeep Wagoneer
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Jeep Wagoneer has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 116 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V584000 Roof Rack Crossbars May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V413000 Gear Position Indicator Not Displayed/FMVSS 102 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V642000 Driver and Passenger Window Trim Pieces May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V593000 Driver and Passenger Door Trim Pieces May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V436000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V199000 Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V716000 Seat Belt Assembly Inaccessible/FMVSS 208 & 209 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V577000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V545000 B-Pillar Trim May Interfere with Air Bag/FMVSS 226 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 53 complaints
- Electrical System 50 complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
- Unknown or Other 21 complaints
- Service Brakes 11 complaints
- Steering 9 complaints
Of the 116 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 116 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Jeep Wagoneer struggles with reliability, particularly in its engine and electrical systems. Numerous recalls, especially for powertrain and structural components, indicate ongoing quality control issues. Frequent complaints suggest that owners may face significant repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 30,000–60,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | very common |
| electrical system | 20,000–50,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| power train | 40,000–70,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Tire rotation and balance
- Battery inspection
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant level check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or stalls
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Transmission hesitation
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Unexpected warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.