Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 376 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V363000 Park Outside: Power Steering Wiring May Catch Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V741000 High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V676000 Disabled Rear Camera & Brake Light/FMVSS 111, 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V652000 Instrument Panel Failure/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V199000 Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V111000 Inoperative Defrosting/Defogging System/FMVSS 103 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V787000 High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V641000 Disabled Reverse Lights and Camera/FMVSS 111 & 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V565000 Obstructed Center High Mount Brake Light/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V303000 Unsecured Fuse inside High Voltage Battery NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V263000 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V116000 Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V865000 Communication Loss May Cause Engine Shutdown NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V768000 Unsecured Fuse inside High Voltage Battery NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 200 complaints
- Engine 108 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 66 complaints
- Steering 58 complaints
- Unknown or Other 58 complaints
- Power Train 51 complaints
Of the 376 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 376 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler shows a below-average reliability outlook due to significant owner complaints and a high number of recalls. With 14 recall campaigns and 372 complaints, mainly focused on the electrical system and engine, potential buyers should be cautious. The variety of issues reported suggests inconsistent quality and potential for costly repairs, though precise failure mileage data is unavailable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $1,000–$5,000 | occasional |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | occasional |
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 pads and rotors
- Battery checks and replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plugs and ignition system
- Tire rotation and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Battery overheating
- Clutch slipping
- Fuel pump failure
- Steering stiffness
- Engine shutdowns
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.