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The 2023 Jeep Wagoneer is associated with 99 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 8 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 17 reports (17% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 9 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3l 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-Cyl hybrid, and 6.4l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 15 to 20 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 99 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 8 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (17 / 17%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 5 crash / 0 fire / 2 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 15–20 MPG across 9 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Wagoneer 2WD 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
Wagoneer L 2WD 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
Wagoneer 4WD 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Wagoneer L 4WD 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Wagoneer 2WD Hybrid 5.7L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,900 / yr
Grand Wagoneer 4WD 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 14 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
Wagoneer 4WD Hybrid 5.7L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $4,150 / yr
Grand Wagoneer L 4WD 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $4,750 / yr
Grand Wagoneer 4WD 6.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $5,050 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV 4WD 21.2%
SUV RWD 22.8%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Jeep Wagoneer models.
View complete 2023 Jeep Wagoneer crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer?

Summary of 99 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
99
Crash Reports
5
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
2
Total Injuries
2

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 17 complaints
Electrical System 6 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 5 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 5 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3 complaints (1 crash)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2023 Jeep Wagoneer problems & component breakdown (48 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V413000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and Jeep Wagoneer L vehicles. A software error may cause the transmission gear selection indicator not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the shifter module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 30D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
NHTSA Campaign #25V642000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM

Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The quarter trim on the driver and passenger windows may not have been properly secured, which can allow it to detach.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 88C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2025.
NHTSA Campaign #25V593000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM

Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The trim on the driver and passenger doors may not have been installed properly, which can allow it to detach.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the door trim, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 77C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 18, 2025.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer

How many safety recalls does the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer have?

The 2023 Jeep Wagoneer is associated with 8 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 8 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer?

NHTSA records list 99 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 17 filings (17% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2023 Jeep Wagoneer defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

View detailed crash test laboratory breakdown →
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer range from 15 to 20 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.