NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd Safety Ratings
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd scores 44 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Weak), 14 recalls, and 328 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RHD demands careful scrutiny. It has not received a full NHTSA crash-test rating; only a 3-star rollover result is published. This limited assessment, combined with 14 recalls, including three separate park-outside campaigns, contributes to its 44/100 NHTSA Safety Index score, placing it in the Weak band.
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RHD received a NHTSA Safety Index of 44/100 and a 3-out-of-5-star NHTSA rollover rating, with overall, frontal, and side crash ratings listed as not rated by NHTSA.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 139 SUVs from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd ranks 139 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 44 / 100 (Weak) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 26.7% |
| Recalls on file | 14 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 328 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 139 of 139 SUVs tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd?
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RHD registered a significant decline in safety performance from the prior model year, falling 17 points to a Weak 44/100 on the NHTSA Safety Index. This drop from the 2022 model's Below Average 61/100 reflects specific weaknesses in crash protection, avoidance technology, and its defect record. Crash protection contributed 42 out of a possible 70 points. However, the right-hand-drive configuration was not subjected to the full NHTSA NCAP test program; frontal and side protection data for this specific variant remain unavailable. The assessment of avoidance technology was particularly low, yielding only 2 out of 10 points, as both forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems are not available for this model. The defect record component registered 0 out of 20 points, heavily influenced by 14 recalls. Three of these recalls carry a "park outside" designation, indicating fire or loss-of-control risks that prompted regulators to advise against indoor storage. This is further underscored by 328 owner complaints, which include 6 specific allegations of fire.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RHD has not received an overall, frontal, or side crash-test star rating from NHTSA. This leaves critical aspects of crash protection unevaluated by federal testing. The sole available figure is a 3-out-of-5-star rollover rating, determined by a 27 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test. Potential buyers should note the absence of data regarding frontal and side impact safety.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 17263
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd have any recalls?
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RHD carries 14 recall campaigns, three of which are park-outside directives. Those three cover a hydraulic power steering pump fault and a high-voltage traction battery concern on applicable 4XE variants. Additional campaigns address a rearview camera wiring harness, an instrument panel cluster failure, and a driver airbag clockspring defect shared with several other Stellantis models. The airbag clockspring recall alone covers a direct occupant-protection component.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP26V363000
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved
Reported 2026-06-04
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY25V741000
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners
Reported 2025-10-30
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V676000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.
Reported 2024-09-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL24V652000
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
Reported 2024-09-05
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE24V199000
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.
Reported 2024-03-14
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM24V111000
Risk: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.
Reported 2024-02-15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY23V787000
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this
Reported 2023-11-22
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION23V641000
Risk: A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 92A.
Reported 2023-09-18
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS23V565000
Risk: A brake light that is obstructed may not be visible to other drivers to indicate the intention to slow or stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 84A.
Reported 2023-08-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY23V303000
Risk: Excessive heat may cause the fuse to fail and result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the HV battery fuse, as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the battery assembly for damage and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 53A. This recall is an expansion of previous rec
Reported 2023-04-27
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V263000
Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
Reported 2023-04-13
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY23V116000
Risk: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to
Reported 2023-02-23
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd?
NHTSA has logged 328 unverified consumer complaints against the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RHD. Alleged problem areas include the Electrical System (176 reports), Engine (94), Steering (54), Unknown or Other (54), Power Train (46), and Fuel or Propulsion System (41). Owners have also alleged 11 crashes, 6 fires, and 8 injuries. All figures represent unverified allegations, not confirmed defects.
328 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd?
For the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RHD, 14 open or recently issued recall campaigns have been recorded by NHTSA, including three park-outside directives. Confirming that all remedies have been completed at a dealership is a non-negotiable step before purchase. Unresolved park-outside recalls, in particular, should be treated as a condition of sale, and buyers should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool.
- The Safety Index dropped 17 points from the 2022 model year (61/100) to the 2023 model year (44/100), the steepest single-year decline traceable directly to a zero defect-record score driven by 14 recall campaigns.
- Three of the 14 recalls carry park-outside designations, covering a hydraulic power steering pump fault and a high-voltage battery concern, meaning regulators consider the risk serious enough to advise against storing the vehicle in an enclosed space.
- Forward collision warning and lane departure warning are both listed as not available on this variant, yielding only 2 out of 10 possible avoidance-technology points and leaving the vehicle without two of the most widely credited active-safety features in the current market.
- NHTSA has logged 328 unverified complaints against this model year, with alleged electrical system problems accounting for 176 of those reports and 6 unverified fire allegations on record, the highest-severity complaint category outside fatalities.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd places
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd safety questions
Was the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 44 out of 100, placing it in the Weak band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd earned 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 26.7%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 14 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 328 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 17263), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rhd 2023.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 139 of 139 in the SUV class for 2023.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.