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2023 Jeep WAGONEER

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2023 Jeep WAGONEER has 162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (27% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2023 jeep wagoneer. the contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that a software update was.

7 crash reports 3 injuries

162

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

2.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

43 complaints
27%
  • The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that a software update was
  • The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the parking brake was independently engaged. Additionally, the front driver’s and rear passenger’s side windows would independently lower while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk whil
  • Car suddenly over heated in the middle of an intersection only allowing travel at about 1 mph thru traffic due to transmission also slipping because of the sudden thermostat failure. Was able to pull over to check coolant level and was low went to remove coolant reservoir cap and pressure in system
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that a software update was

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

34 complaints
21%
  • After very minor accident the car crash symbol and the car in lane symbol came on and will not turn off. Took to dealer and they said there was no update to correct the problem. Feel unsafe in a car that should be safe since it's new. And has error message of limited functionality.
  • The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the parking brake was independently engaged. Additionally, the front driver’s and rear passenger’s side windows would independently lower while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk whil
  • Vehicle dash board lights up with trailer brake assist and brakes on highway while going 60+ speed. It does it periodically with no warn and becoming more frequent as I have been driving. I have stressed to the dealership since Jan about this issue and the safety. The lane assist keeps turning off a
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

After very minor accident the car crash symbol and the car in lane symbol came on and will not turn off. Took to dealer and they said there was no update to correct the problem. Feel unsafe in a car that should be safe since it's new. And has error message of limited functionality.

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

19 complaints
12%
  • Panoramic sunroof exploded while driving on freeway in good weather conditions. The only thing preventing the glass from falling on my head and my son's was the screen underneath the sunroof. The extremely loud and unexpected sound caused by the glass exploding was incredibly disorienting while in t
  • This incident occurred today when I was on the slower lane and moved to the left lane in order to accelerate. The transmission didn't respond to my acceleration as a result the gear wouldn't shift to higher level and my vehicle remained stuck at the lower level. This could have been catastrophic to
  • Driving on 129 in hamilton ohio at 6 am I hit debri in the road wrapped in black plastic I didn’t see it until it was too late. It was dark outside.911 operator knew it was there but didn’t have police there with lights on to let drivers know. It was in both lanes on my side of road I hit it and to
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

Panoramic sunroof exploded while driving on freeway in good weather conditions. The only thing preventing the glass from falling on my head and my son's was the screen underneath the sunroof. The extremely loud and unexpected sound caused by the glass exploding was incredibly disorienting while in t

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

15 complaints
9%
  • - Transmission. Vehicle is brand new, less than 1,500 miles - Inability to accelerate vehicle on highway. - Problem was reproduced by technician at Jeep dealership and confirmed that the vehicle needs a new transmission. - The vehicle as only inspected by the dealership, as far as we know. - Gears w
  • The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact received notification of Customer Satisfaction Program 13B (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The d
  • I bought this vehicle used form Carmax, <12000 miles. Drove about 12 miles, when while parking I noticed the car stopped and asked to start engine and engage gear again. Didn't think much of it. Then started driving again and the check engine light turned on. There are lots of reports of wagoneers w
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

- Transmission. Vehicle is brand new, less than 1,500 miles - Inability to accelerate vehicle on highway. - Problem was reproduced by technician at Jeep dealership and confirmed that the vehicle needs a new transmission. - The vehicle as only inspected by the dealership, as far as we know. - Gears w

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

12 complaints
7%
  • Driving vehicle with no vehicles within 100 yards directly in front of vehicle and with 1 car in the lane to vehicles right on a 2-lane road. Vehicle on the right was about 30-40 car lengths ahead of my own vehicle. The collision detection system and emergency braking system sounded off, lit up the
  • Driving vehicle with no vehicles within 100 yards directly in front of vehicle and with 1 car in the lane to vehicles right on a 2-lane road. Vehicle on the right was about 30-40 car lengths ahead of my own vehicle. The collision detection system and emergency braking system sounded off, lit up the
  • Driving vehicle with no vehicles within 100 yards directly in front of vehicle and with 1 car in the lane to vehicles right on a 2-lane road. Vehicle on the right was about 30-40 car lengths ahead of my own vehicle. The collision detection system and emergency braking system sounded off, lit up the
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

Driving vehicle with no vehicles within 100 yards directly in front of vehicle and with 1 car in the lane to vehicles right on a 2-lane road. Vehicle on the right was about 30-40 car lengths ahead of my own vehicle. The collision detection system and emergency braking system sounded off, lit up the

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 162 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ENGINE: The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that a software update was

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ELECTRICAL: After very minor accident the car crash symbol and the car in lane symbol came on and will not turn off. Took to dealer and they said there was no update to correct the problem. Feel unsafe in a car that should be safe since it's new. And has error message of limited functionality.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • OTHER: Panoramic sunroof exploded while driving on freeway in good weather conditions. The only thing preventing the glass from falling on my head and my son's was the screen underneath the sunroof. The extremely loud and unexpected sound caused by the glass exploding was incredibly disorienting while in t

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • TRANSMISSION: - Transmission. Vehicle is brand new, less than 1,500 miles - Inability to accelerate vehicle on highway. - Problem was reproduced by technician at Jeep dealership and confirmed that the vehicle needs a new transmission. - The vehicle as only inspected by the dealership, as far as we know. - Gears w

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Jeep WAGONEER — Year Comparison

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
162
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
7
Injury reports
3
Segment avg
80

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