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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls

NO ELEVATED SIGNAL
31%
143 of 481 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system

No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 31% of relevant complaints.

Better than 68% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).

NHTSA data checked October 17, 2026
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Does the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 143 of 481 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (31%). For comparison, the 2022 scores 35%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.

Drivetrain complaints
143
engine, transmission, fuel
Total complaints
481
this model year
Fires reported
5
owner-reported
Recall campaigns
21
17 crashes · 17 injuries

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM200 · 42%
SUSPENSION100 · 21%
ENGINE89 · 19%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER71 · 15%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM52 · 11%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE52 · 11%

The years either side

2010
38%
41 of 118
2011
38%
596 of 1,639
2012
34%
527 of 1,644
2013
30%
229 of 804
2014
44%
894 of 2,376
2015
48%
577 of 1,361
2016
56%
163 of 311
2017
58%
195 of 364
2018
27%
216 of 854
2019
33%
110 of 368
2020
42%
91 of 239
2021
36%
152 of 487
2022
35%
147 of 444
2023
31%
143 of 481

Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.

In the full report

The rest of the picture on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

What one owner reported

ENGINE09/16/2025FIRE1 INJURED
The contact owned a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked under the carport, a loud bang was heard coming from outside. The contact's husband was inside the residence in the back room when the abnormal sound was heard. The contact's husband did not go outside to check the origin…

One of 143 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows them, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 21 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.

power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)26V413000 · Jun 2026

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and Jeep Wagoneer L vehicles. A software error may cause the transmission gear selection indicator not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and…

Risk: A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the shifter module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is…

20 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
suspension: rear: springs: coil springs26V562000 · Sep 2026
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed…
air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software26V328000 · May 2026
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the…
suspension: rear: springs: coil springs26V051000 · Jan 2026
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle…
electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery25V741000 · Oct 2025
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked…
electrical system: propulsion system25V576000 · Sep 2025
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error within the hybrid control processor may result in a loss of drive…
seats: mid/rear assembly: head restraint25V472000 · Jul 2025
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The second-row seat head restraints may not lock in the upright position. As such, these…
visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor25V430000 · Jun 2025
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The blower motor may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to be…
air bags: side/window24V897000 · Nov 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may…
seat belts: critical fasteners24V434000 · Jun 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A bolt for the second-row seat belt buckle may not be tightened properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with…
back over prevention: sensing system: camera24V436000 · Jun 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand…
back over prevention: sensing system: camera24V291000 · Apr 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Improperly fastened screen module connections may prevent the rearview camera image from…
back over prevention: sensing system: camera24V289000 · Apr 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly connected coaxial cable may prevent the rearview camera image…
air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette24V199000 · Mar 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500…
suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint24V132000 · Feb 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause…
exterior lighting: headlights24V130000 · Feb 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. When the master headlight switch is set to the AUTO position, the driver may be unable…
visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system24V111000 · Feb 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging…
back over prevention: display function23V577000 · Aug 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist…
suspension: rear: springs: coil springs23V413000 · Jun 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The rear coil springs may have been incorrectly installed and detach from the…
steering: column23V352000 · May 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An incorrectly assembled steering column intermediate shaft may disconnect…
equipment: other: labels23V336000 · May 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Grand Cherokee vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to…

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 17, 2026.

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Questions people ask about the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Does the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 143 of 481 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (31%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 21 in total: 26V413000 (power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Which Jeep Grand Cherokee years are better?

Among the Jeep Grand Cherokee years we track, the 2018 (27%) and the 2013 (30%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2023 (31%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car.

Should I buy a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.

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