2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer problems & reliability
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, alongside 8 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 16 | 33% |
| Engine → | 14 | 29% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 10 | 21% |
| Unknown / Other | 8 | 17% |
| Seats | 6 | 13% |
| Steering | 5 | 10% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 8% |
| Suspension | 3 | 6% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 20 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“I had to call the fire department because my the auxiliary battery in my Jeep had overheated creating a sulfur-like smell in my garage and eventually into my home. The fire dept recorded the aux battery temp over 200 degrees and the main battery was almost 150 degrees after sitting idle in the garage for over 5 hours…”
Electrical System · filed Sep 16, 2026
“My 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, VIN [XXX], has had repeated electrical, battery, power-loss, recall, and passenger-seat safety concerns. The vehicle was serviced for ongoing battery/electrical issues and remained at South Hills Dodge for approximately one month. During that time, I was told no loaner vehicles were…”
Seats · filed Sep 16, 2026
“The lumbar support in the drivers seat over inflates and balloons out past the point it should inflate and creates an uncomfortable and hazardous sitting position while driving. Ref# 11725438”
Seats · filed Sep 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
549 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The 10 most recent:
Rotary Shifter Lights Blinking, Shifter Not Moving, Not Going Into Gear.
S2623000001 REV.A · 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
PUMP, Auxiliary Coolant, High Temperature Before replacing the High Temperature Auxiliary Coolant Pump, please perform the following steps: 1) Key ON/OFF and let the after-run pump run for at least 20 minutes before…
9100861 Rev 4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 18, 2026
Motor - window regulator
114072 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2026
Motor - window regulator
114073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 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
Service Electric Power Steering (EPS) Message On Instrument Cluster. Rev B.
S2523000053 REV.C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 3, 2026
PUMP, Auxiliary Coolant Before replacing the Auxiliary Coolant Pump, please perform the following steps: 1) Key ON/OFF and let the after-run pump run for at least 20 minutes before moving on to step #2. 2) Inspect the…
9100861 Rev 3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2026
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes…
18-069-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 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 Wagoneer has 8 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 Wagoneer?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
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