2023 Jeep Wrangler
Common Problems
Ranked from 156 federal NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
42 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Engine Stall at High Speed Due to Powertrain Issues
20complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe engine suddenly loses power and stalls at highway speeds, leading to dangerous situations.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V641000
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Engine Stall During Operation
19complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly shuts down during operation, often accompanied by a message indicating a charge fault.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 22V865000
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Steering Wheel Shakes Uncontrollably (Death Wobble)
13complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel shakes uncontrollably at various speeds, especially on bumps or highways, risking loss of control.
Related recall: 26V363000
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Suspension Issues Leading to Severe Shaking and Vibration
13complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe suspension causes severe shaking and vibration at various speeds, especially on bumps or highways, affecting ride quality and safety.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Electrical System Failure Causing Random Shutdowns
11complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle randomly shuts down while driving, often at high speeds, leading to dangerous situations.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V768000, 23V303000, 23V787000, 24V652000, 25V741000
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Electrical System Failure Leading to Power Loss
10complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe electrical system fails, causing the vehicle to lose power and stall, sometimes without any warning lights.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V768000, 23V303000, 23V787000, 24V652000, 25V741000
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Battery and Electrical System Issues
9complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle experiences unexpected electrical malfunctions, such as the engine not starting or the vehicle shutting off during operation.
Related recalls: 22V768000, 23V303000, 23V787000, 24V652000, 25V741000
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Battery and Propulsion System Issues
8complaintsHigh severityOtherThe hybrid battery and propulsion system fail, leading to sudden loss of power and acceleration issues.
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Battery Recall Issues
8complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe battery recall from Jeep is unresolved, posing a risk of fire and preventing the vehicle from being charged or parked near structures.
Related recalls: 22V768000, 23V303000, 23V787000, 24V652000, 25V741000
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Steering System Failure
8complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering system fails, causing violent vibrations and loss of control at highway speeds.
Related recall: 26V363000
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Unexplained Vehicle Shutdown
8complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle unexpectedly shuts down during operation, often requiring the driver to restart the engine.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Unreliable Recalls and Lack of Follow-Up
8complaintsMedium severityOtherOwners report receiving notifications for recalls but not receiving timely follow-up or repairs, leading to ongoing issues.
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Unreliable Recalls and Lack of Timelines
8complaintsMedium severityOtherRecalls such as 95B and 24V-720 are not being completed in a timely manner, leaving owners without a clear timeline for repairs and causing inconvenience.
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Powertrain Malfunction
7complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe powertrain malfunctions, causing loss of power and acceleration issues, especially in hybrid mode.
Related recall: 23V641000
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Unexplained Loss of Power and Acceleration
7complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe vehicle experiences an unexplained loss of power and acceleration, often accompanied by warning lights or messages.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V641000
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High-Voltage Battery System Malfunction
6complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe high-voltage battery system has multiple issues leading to potential vehicle fires and loss of power.
Related recalls: 22V768000, 23V303000, 23V787000, 24V652000, 25V741000
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Instrument Cluster Malfunction
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe instrument cluster malfunctions, causing loss of critical vehicle information and warning indicators.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V768000, 23V303000, 23V787000, 24V652000, 25V741000
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Loss of Power During Operation
6complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe vehicle suddenly loses power and propulsion, often requiring a tow or roadside assistance.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V263000
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Steering and Suspension Defects Leading to Loss of Control
6complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe vehicle experiences violent shaking and loss of control, particularly when hitting minor bumps or at highway speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V363000
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Uncontrollable Steering Shaking
6complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering wheel and vehicle experience violent shaking and difficulty controlling the vehicle, especially at highway speeds.
Related recall: 26V363000
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Suspension Malfunction Causing Violent Vibration
5complaintsSafety riskSuspensionThe suspension system causes violent vibrations and shaking, especially at higher speeds, posing a safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 23
Suspension System Failure
5complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe suspension system fails, causing violent shaking and loss of control, especially on uneven surfaces.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 24
Battery Warning Lights and Malfunctions
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe battery warning lights illuminate intermittently, indicating potential issues with the high-voltage battery system.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V768000, 23V303000, 23V787000, 24V652000, 25V741000
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Engine Power Loss
4complaintsHigh severityEngineThe vehicle loses power unexpectedly, especially at higher speeds, risking collisions and potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 22V865000
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Suspension Issues Leading to Death Wobble
4complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe suspension causes the vehicle to become uncontrollable, especially at higher speeds, leading to a risk of losing control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 27
Vehicle Stall and Transmission Failure
4complaintsHigh severityEngineThe vehicle stalls and the transmission fails, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 22V865000
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Clutch Issues Causing Vehicle to Stall
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe clutch gets hot and causes the vehicle to stall, often leading to the smell of burning and warning messages.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V641000
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Recall Issues and Lack of Fix
3complaintsSafety riskOtherMultiple recalls have been issued for various issues, but no effective solutions are available, posing safety risks.
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Steering Oscillation and Death Wobble
3complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering system experiences violent shaking and loss of control at highway speeds, posing a serious safety risk.
Related recall: 26V363000
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Battery Failure with Fire Risk
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe high voltage battery may catch on fire, posing a serious safety risk.
Related recalls: 22V768000, 23V303000, 23V787000, 24V652000, 25V741000
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Engine Overheating
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine overheats frequently, causing warning lights and potential loss of power during driving.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 22V865000
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Random Dashboard Malfunctions
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe dashboard and indicators randomly illuminate, draining the battery and causing the vehicle to fail to start.
Related recalls: 22V768000, 23V303000, 23V787000, 24V652000, 25V741000
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Steering and Suspension Issues
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe Jeep Wrangler experiences death wobble, where the car shakes violently at freeway speeds, leading to potential loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V363000
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Steering Lock-up Causing Loss of Control
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering locks up, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, and the parking brake also fails to work properly.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V363000
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Steering Wheel Failure
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel fails to respond as needed, making it difficult to control the vehicle, especially at higher speeds.
Related recall: 26V363000
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Transmission and Shifting Issues
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts hard or delays shifting, causing the vehicle to lunge forward and potentially leading to accidents.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V641000
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Unexplained Engine Revolutions Upon Cold Start
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine revs to around 2,800 RPMs upon a cold start, even after warming up to operating temperature, posing a safety concern.
Related recall: 22V865000
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Unresponsive Pedal and Engine Malfunction
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe gas pedal becomes unresponsive, and the engine unexpectedly stalls or loses power during operation.
Related recall: 22V865000
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Vehicle Speed Control Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe vehicle accelerates on its own, making it difficult to maintain control, particularly in heavy traffic.
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Windshield Cracking Without Impact
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe windshield cracks spontaneously, especially in cold weather, without any visible impact or chip.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.