Wednesday, September 23, 2026
RecallGazette

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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems & reliability

385 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, alongside 21 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
385
Recall campaigns
21
Fire reports
3 (1%)
Crash reports
14 (4%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.

NCAP overall rating
Not rated
NHTSA 5-star program
EPA fuel economy
17–22 MPG combined
City 19 · highway 26 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
824
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
1
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

9 complaints report injuries (17 injured, 1 deaths reported).

Federal crash records (FARS 20202023): 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles were involved in 12 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.

Most reported problems

ComponentComplaints
Electrical System177
Engine83
Unknown / Other63
Suspension61
Fuel/propulsion System52
Steering42
Forward Collision Avoidance40
Power Train38
Service Brakes22
Vehicle Speed Control18

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

All 27 reported components →

Common symptoms owners describe

Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.

Mileage when problems occurred

Among the 47 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 21,722 miles (middle 50% between 11,000 and 40,000 miles).

under 20k
22
20–40k
12
40–60k
9
60–80k
3
80–100k
1
100–150k
0
150k+
0

Complaints by incident year

22
23
24
25
26

What owners report

  • Severe front end noise left and right side steering feels loose rear suspension also makes clunking noises and doesn't feel safe to drive transmission doesn't shift properly make a thumping noise when putting vehicle in drive or reverse very poor fuel economy 6.5 to.7.8 miles mpg

    Suspension · filed Sep 19, 2026

  • I am filing a complaint regarding the front fascia/bumper on my 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The front fascia is separating and developing a visible gap near the headlight and adjoining body panel. I contacted Jeep Customer Care and was told there was no recall for this condition and to have the vehicle inspected by a…

    Unknown / Other · filed Sep 15, 2026

  • - The high-voltage (HV) battery system and related hybrid control processor (HCP) software — repeatedly, across three separate incidents (Jan 2026 coolant heater/HCP fault, June 2026 front axle disconnect fault, Sept 2026 full HV battery replacement). Also affected: front axle disconnect actuator (drivetrain). Yes…

    Power Train · filed Sep 11, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Federal defect investigations

Technical service bulletins

824 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The 10 most recent:

  • Auto Emergency Braking (AEB) Unavailable – Service Required Message In Cluster

    S238A000038 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 11, 2026

  • MIL-On and/or Engine Oil Leak

    S2609000011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 11, 2026

  • Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.

    9100905 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 10, 2026

  • Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.

    9100902 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 8, 2026

  • Rotary Shifter Lights Blinking, Shifter Not Moving, Not Going Into Gear.

    S2623000001 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026

  • Turbocharger Kit Please note that many turbo components are serviceable separately and full turbo replacement may not be required. If the turbo is being inspected for: Noise/Rattle: Inspect heat shield fasteners for…

    9100363 Rev 3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026

  • LATCH Front Door for Doors that Won't Open From Interior, cable dislodged or Door latch cables coming loose. Engineering is looking to collect pictures of the latches and cables as they are found by the dealers. These…

    9100345 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026

  • Steering Dragging While Recreational Flat Towing Behind RV.

    S2523000032 REV.B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 14, 2026

  • Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Message “Park Assist System Unavailable” or “Service Park Assist System”, “Rear Braking Assist Unavailable” or “Service Rear Braking Assist System" with Performance Diagnostic Trouble…

    S2508000029 REV.B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 14, 2026

  • Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Message “Park Assist System Unavailable” or “Service Park Assist System”, “Rear Braking Assist Unavailable” or “Service Rear Braking Assist System" with Performance Diagnostic Trouble…

    S2508000029 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 4, 2026

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 21 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

Check VIN on NHTSA →

Buying a used 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

  • · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
  • · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
  • · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 21,722 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.
About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with Jeep or NHTSA.