NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Safety Ratings
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited scores 54 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 presents real safety concerns, underscored by a notable 14-point drop in its NHTSA Safety Index score. This year's model rates 54/100, placing it in the Weak band, a significant decline from the 2022 model's 68/100. Its defect record sub-score is zero, stemming from 14 recalls. This figure includes three separate campaigns advising owners to park their vehicles outside due to fire risk.
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited earned a NHTSA Safety Index of 54 out of 100 and a 3-out-of-5-star NHTSA rollover rating, based on federal NHTSA data.
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 ranks 138 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 54 / 100 (Weak) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 21.2% |
| Recalls on file | 14 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 328 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 138 of 139 SUVs tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited PHEV marks the lowest Safety Index reading in the two years of available data for this model. Its Safety Index score fell to 54/100, a 14 point drop from the 2022 model's 68/100. This decline moves the vehicle from the Below Average band into the Weak band. This reduced assessment is primarily driven by its defect record, which scored 0 out of a possible 20 points. This reflects the impact of 14 recall campaigns issued for the 2023 model year. Three of these recalls carry the most serious consumer safety advisory: park outside or do not drive. Two of these urgent advisories directly involve the 4Xe plug-in hybrid powertrain, specifically the high-voltage traction battery and the electric hydraulic power steering pump. These issues make the PHEV variant the central concern for this model year's safety profile. The vehicle's avoidance technology sub-score is 4.5 out of 10. This low score reflects the absence of standard lane departure warning and the optional-only availability of forward collision warning. Crash protection stands at 49.8 out of 70, supported by a 4-star frontal crash test rating. However, a 3-star rollover score and two untested categories detract from its overall crash protection assessment. The 2023 model year is notably defined by its significant recall burden and the specific fire and steering risks associated with its PHEV system.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's strongest crash-test result is in frontal protection, where it earned 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA. Its rollover rating, however, stands at 3 out of 5 stars, with a 21-percent rollover risk, despite passing the dynamic tip test. NHTSA did not provide ratings for side protection or an overall safety score for this model year.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 17265
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited have any recalls?
Yes, 14 recall campaigns cover this model year. Three carry park-outside or do-not-drive designations: one targets the electric hydraulic power steering pump, another addresses the high-voltage traction battery, and a third has not been fully described in the data. Additional campaigns cover the airbag clockspring, rearview camera wiring, and the instrument panel cluster.
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?
NHTSA has received 328 unverified consumer complaints for the 2023 Wrangler Unlimited. Alleged problem areas include the Electrical System (176 reports), Engine (94), Steering (54), Unknown or Other (54), Power Train (46), and Fuel/Propulsion System (41). Eleven alleged crashes and six alleged fires are among the reported incidents.
328 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?
The 2023 Wrangler Unlimited stands out for its high number of safety recalls. Before purchase, any shopper should verify that all 14 outstanding safety campaigns, particularly the three "park outside" designations, have received a completed remedy at a Stellantis dealership.
- The 2023 model year carries 14 NHTSA recalls, the highest recall burden reflected in this vehicle's two-year index history, and three of those campaigns carry park-outside or do-not-drive warnings specific to the 4Xe PHEV powertrain.
- The Safety Index dropped 14 points year over year, from 68/100 in 2022 to 54/100 in 2023, driven entirely by a defect-record sub-score of zero out of 20, making this a distinctly weaker safety year than its immediate predecessor.
- NHTSA's rollover rating for this model year is 3 out of 5 stars with a 21-percent rollover risk, while the side-impact and overall ratings remain not rated, meaning a full NCAP picture is unavailable for this year.
- 328 unverified NHTSA complaints include 176 alleged electrical system issues and 6 alleged fires, with the most recent complaint filed in mid-2026, indicating the complaint record for this model year is still actively growing.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited places
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited safety questions
Was the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 54 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 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited earned 4 out of 5 stars for frontal and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 21.2%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 14 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, 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?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 328 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 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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| 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Later Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Early Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 17265), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 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 138 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.