2023 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2023 Jeep Wrangler, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 6,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “electric mode” (9% of reports).
- 106engine complaints
- 6,500median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 57%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Electric mode: mentioned in 10 of 106 complaints (9%)
- Service charging: mentioned in 7 of 106 complaints (7%)
- Fire risk: mentioned in 7 of 106 complaints (7%)
- Voltage battery: mentioned in 7 of 106 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 10 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 106 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Wrangler engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wrangler | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2025 Wrangler | 28 | 39% | — |
| 2024 Wrangler | 415 | 56% | 20,000 |
| 2023 Wrangler | 106 | 29% | 6,500 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 93 | 23% | 18,500 |
| 2021 Wrangler | 217 | 23% | 26,200 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 54 | 9% | 22,846 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 44 | 6% | 12,000 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 99 | 5% | 15,050 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 62 | 20% | 52,000 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 88 | 19% | 44,000 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 128 | 27% | 47,140 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 322 | 49% | 52,000 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 140 | 21% | 63,500 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 172 | 21% | 40,500 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 36 | 7% | 69,000 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 38 | 6% | 62,000 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 18 | 5% | 64,000 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 37 | 4% | 82,715 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 33 | 6% | 70,500 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 9 | 1% | 72,681 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 19 | 3% | 86,500 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 4 | 2% | 114,000 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 1 | 1% | 38,425 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 4 | 4% | 169,000 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 2 | 1% | 134,000 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 9 | 4% | 120,000 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | 146,000 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 2 | 0% | 135,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.
Risk: An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: There is more than one involved component and calibration software. Updating the calibration software in the Transmission Control Module, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor that changes fail safe from shut down to limp home. Dealers will update the transmission control module software, Hybrid Control Processor and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB7.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
while driving my 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe at approximately 40 mph in electric mode with approximately 26% battery charge remaining, the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly lost propulsion. The green indicator on the instrument cluster that normally shows electric operation changed to yellow…
From a stop sign vehicle would only accelerate to 4 mph and then completely lost forward propulsion, forcing a tow to the dealership.
On September 24, 2026, Recall 68C was completed on my Jeep Wrangler 4xe by an authorized Jeep dealership. Following completion of the recall, the first attempt to charge the vehicle resulted in an electrical fire at the charging location. During the charging event, the charger and electrical outlet…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 Jeep Wranglers have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 106 owner complaints about engine for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler (29% of the 368 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Jeep Wrangler engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 6,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2023 Jeep Wrangler?
The most frequent phrase is “electric mode”, in 10 of 106 complaints, followed by “service charging” (7).
Other 2023 Jeep Wrangler problems
See all 2023 Jeep Wrangler problems or engine problems across all Wrangler years.