2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

45 NHTSA owner complaints · 7 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

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Owner complaints: 45 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 15.0

Electrical System15Engine13Forward Collision Avoidance10Unknown Or Other8Steering5Seats4

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

While driving on the interstate, attempted to move the driver’s side sun visor to block sunlight from coming in driver’s side window. The sun visor became dislodged from the ceiling and was dangling by the wires that go to the lighted mirror. Was unsuccessful at simply restoring it to its correct position. Had to hold the sun visor by hand until I could pull off the road. After searching this problem online, I found …
The front seat has air bags in it for massage and adjustment features. These airbags expand and cant be adjusted down pushing you into the sterering making it unsafe to drive. I took my 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer to the dealer on 4-7-26 and the part that failed is 68608275AB. Thisa part is on national back order. The vehicle is very difficult to drive with the seat in this condition. We are still wiating for this part …
While driving the breaks faultered and I had to slam on the break. I had to press all the way down on the break pedal to slow down or stop. Also when stopped at a light the car turns off and puts itself in park. I had to turn the car off and back on again to fix it. My safety and the safety of others was at risk due to chance of a significant car crash due to faulty break system. I had a near miss accident due to t…

Recalls: 7 campaigns (2 severe)

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CampaignComponentSummary
23V545000Structure:Body:Roof And PillarsChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The upper B-pillar interior trim may not be fully seated and could interfere with the side curtain air bag (SABIC) deployment.
25V593000Structure:Exterior TrimChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The trim on the driver and passenger doors may not have been installed properly, which can allow it to detach.
24V436000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraChrysler (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 Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying.
24V199000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral CassetteChrysler (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 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and…
23V577000Back Over Prevention:Display FunctionChrysler (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 module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
25V642000Structure:Exterior TrimChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The quarter trim on the driver and passenger windows may not have been properly secured, which can allow it to detach.
23V716000Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle AssemblyChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The third-row seat belts may not allow occupants to properly access or fasten the seat belt to the buckle.

What it costs to buy — and what owning it really takes

Class-level estimates, priced as a full-size SUV of its model year, re-priced to your country. Not a quote, not a valuation of one specific car — condition, mileage and options move it. How these are computed.

Typical price today $47,300–$68,100 used market, 2026
You lose to depreciation $4,170/year $20,800 over five years
Price when new (2023)$64,700
Worth in five years$36,900
Depreciation, five years$20,800
Insurance, five years$9,300–$13,250
Fuel and maintenance, five years$29,125
Five-year cost of owning it$61,200
Per mile driven, at 12,000 miles a year$1.02

What it costs to run

EPA combined 17 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $4,450

Fuel (your region)$4,450
Maintenance band (your region) $725–$1,465
Estimated running cost this year (age 3) $5,545
Range across the maintenance band $5,175–$5,915
Next five years, running cost $29,125

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$8,135vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band, annual — US dollars, estimate

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What this car's problems cost to fix

Ranked by the components owners of this exact model year actually complain about. Each figure is flat-rate labour hours x the local shop rate plus a parts band — an estimate of what this kind of failure costs, not a quote, and not a prediction that this car will need it. Formula.

  • Electrical System15 complaints · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement (3.0 h labour + parts)$540–$1,310
  • Engine13 complaints · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair (6.0 h labour + parts)$1,040–$2,220
  • Forward Collision Avoidance10 complaints · typical job: Radar or camera module replacement and calibration (3.0 h labour + parts)$780–$2,160
  • Unknown Or Other8 complaints · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair (2.0 h labour + parts)$360–$940
  • Steering5 complaints · typical job: Electric power-steering rack or column motor replacement (5.0 h labour + parts)$1,020–$2,500
  • Seats4 complaints · typical job: Seat frame, track or occupancy-sensor repair (2.5 h labour + parts)$500–$1,200

FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Electrical System (15 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 74/100, computed from 45 NHTSA complaints and 7 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

How much does it cost to fix the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer's most common problem?

15 of the NHTSA complaints filed against the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer sit in the Electrical System group — more than any other component on this model year. The representative job there is alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement: about 3.0 hours of labour plus parts, roughly $540–$1,310 at a US independent shop and re-priced to your country at the top of the page. It is an estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote for this car.

What does a 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer cost to run per year?

About $5,825 a year in fuel or energy plus the maintenance band — roughly $29,125 over five years, before purchase price, insurance and depreciation. Figures come from available EPA fuel-economy data and industry maintenance averages, and are re-priced to your country.

Does the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 03/08/2023. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-10-04.

74RELIABILITY / 100
BUY

Thin evidence — 45 complaints, 7 recalls on record

Typical price today$47,300–$68,100used market estimate · the full money picture
Running cost, next 5 years$29,125fuel/energy + maintenance band midpoint · estimate
  • 45 NHTSA complaints on record (15.0/yr of exposure) — in line with a typical year of this model (14.6/yr)
  • 7 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems
  • Thin complaint record — this score is held close to the model's own average rather than read as evidence of quality

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