2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

79Engine complaints

21.3%Of all 371 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM171 · 46.1%

ENGINE79 · 21.3%

Unspecified / other59 · 15.9%

SUSPENSION56 · 15.1%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM48 · 12.9%

Share of the 371 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee overview page.

What owners report

“I was driving on a major interstate and my car suddenly stopped shifting the gears to allow for faster speed. RPM's were going up to…”NHTSA complaint 11569227 — filed 02/01/2024

“Dashboard showed Transmission Error Message: Service Transmission Continue in D, Do Not Shift or Turn off Engine Until you Reach a Desired Location, You may…”NHTSA complaint 11560336 — filed 12/15/2023

“On 10/07/2023, about 7:30 pm, I was driving down 6th Street in Beaumont California at about 30 mph speed when all of a sudden the…”NHTSA complaint 11548916 — filed 10/08/2023

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 79 of 371 complaints on file (21.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee have in total?

371 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.