2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems
81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was losing traction and was shifting very rough while in hybrid mode. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); and the vehicle…”
filed Aug 3, 2026
“Since Nov 2025 there has been a recall with still no remedy for repair. The recall is a huge safety risk regarding the hybrid battery worrying me about it exploding or catching on fire as it warns me to not charge it in my garage and be careful charging it which is the only reason I purchased this…”
filed Jul 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 19 | 30% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 101 | 43% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 50 | 20% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 60 | 15% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 48 | 21% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 61 | 17% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 120 | 14% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 101 | 28% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 76 | 25% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 199 | 15% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 406 | 17% |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 105 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.