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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

Owners filed 408 complaints about the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee with NHTSA between Oct 2022 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (182).

Complaints
408
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
16
Reported by owners
Fires
3
Reported by owners
Injuries
19
People reported injured
Deaths
1
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system182
  2. Engine86
  3. Suspension70
  4. Fuel/propulsion system55
  5. Steering44
  6. Power train40
  7. Forward collision avoidance40
  8. Service brakes22
  9. Vehicle speed control18
  10. Lane departure16
  11. Air bags12
  12. Back over prevention12
  13. Structure10
  14. Exterior lighting8

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 2, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20221
202383
202475
2025135
2026114

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

182 reports2 crashes1 fire2 related recalls
“On October 23, 2026, my 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe unexpectedly lost propulsion. Before this incident, it intermittently shifted very harshly at 40–60 mph while I maintained steady accelerator pressure. That day, a “SERV 4WD” warning appeared and the vehicle tugged and jerked during turns. As I pulled into a parking space, it lost the ability to move. I turned it off. After waiting, I restarted it; there was a very loud thunk, and it suddenly lurched forward. The check-engine and brake warning lights illuminated, and it still would not move. When the tow truck driver restarted it, the loud thunk happened again. He was eventually able to reverse and move the Jeep a few feet onto the tow truck. He said it appeared to be staying in electric mode rather than transitioning to hybrid operation, although this was not a confirmed diagnosis. The Jeep was towed to an authorized dealership. The dealership says diagnostic scans pass and it cannot reproduce the failure. No cause or repair has been identified. My Jeep app shows safety recall 78C (NHTSA 25V-766), related to possible engine failure and loss of propulsion, with the status “Parts Unavailable.” The dealership…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 27, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11774116

Engine

86 reports2 crashes1 fire
“Ever since 68c recall the vehicle no longer operates as it did. There is not enough power in emergency situations and definitely not safe. Also there is a known issue with the sway bar that rattles and sounds like I am dragging something under the vehicle. This was replaced once but same problem returned again after a few months.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 24, 2026Suspension, Electrical system, EngineODI 11773400

Suspension

70 reports4 related recalls
“On [XXX], while traveling southbound on [XXX] south of Santee, South Carolina, my vehicle lost its passenger-side rear coil spring. I was towing a trailer and initially attributed the vehicle's low rear stance to the trailer’s weight. After arriving in Bluffton and returning the trailer, the rear remained low. I looked underneath the vehicle and discovered the missing spring. On [XXX], AutoNation CDJR Hilton Head confirmed the missing spring and refused to let me drive the vehicle, warning that doing so put me in grave danger. The repair cost exceeded $1,300. A detached rear coil spring presents an evident safety hazard: it can compromise the vehicle's handling and control, and the spring itself can become a dangerous roadway obstacle or projectile, threatening other motorists. I subsequently received a recall notice addressing this issue—the third rear coil spring recall since production of this model year began. Jeep has refused reimbursement because the incident occurred before the recall. Jeep has also refused to acknowledge that the driver-side rear coil spring still requires inspection and any necessary repair under the recall.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 21, 2026SuspensionODI 11772679

Fuel/propulsion system

55 reports1 crash
“After receiving the 68C update my vehicle has had a constant power drain from the high voltage battery that lessens the advertised mileage in all electric mode. In addition, the power output in all electric mode is severely reduced and poses a safety issue when attempting to merge into traffic or when having to accelerate to avoid a hazard.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 28, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11774326

Steering

44 reports2 crashes1 related recall
“I am writing to formally request a review of an unresolved safety recall on my 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I recently received a notice regarding safety recall 89D/NHTSA 26V-562, which indicates a serious rear coil spring hazard. Currently, replacement parts are unavailable, still being developed and no remedy has been provided. Because this defect poses a severe safety concern, I cannot safely drive the vehicle. Being left without safe transportation-through no fault of my own-creates an extreme hardship. Under federal standards and manufacturer responsibility, owners should not be stranded or forced to drive unsafe vehicles waiting indefinitely for backordered parts that have been unsuccessfully developed two times already. I am requesting that Jeep corporate authorize a free loaner vehicle or full vehicle buy back at my local dealership; [XXX]. Please contact me promptly at [XXX] with a case reference number and details on how my alternate transportation will be covered.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 10, 2026Steering, Power train, EngineODI 11770356

Power train

40 reports1 related recall
“Severe front end noise left and right side steering feels loose rear suspension also makes clunking noises and doesn't feel safe to drive transmission doesn't shift properly make a thumping noise when putting vehicle in drive or reverse very poor fuel economy 6.5 to.7.8 miles mpg”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 19, 2026Steering, Suspension, Power trainODI 11765560
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 2, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.