NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Jeep Wrangler Safety Ratings
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler 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 received a notably low defect record score of zero out of 20. This contributes to its NHTSA Safety Index of 54/100, which places it in the Weak band. Furthermore, the Wrangler carries a 3-out-of-5 star rating for rollover risk. The model year has been subject to fourteen recall campaigns. These factors warrant careful consideration from prospective buyers.
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler received 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 ranks 137 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 54 / 100 (Weak) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 27.9% |
| Recalls on file | 14 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 328 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 137 of 139 SUVs tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Jeep Wrangler?
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler carries a notably challenging safety profile, reflected in a Safety Index score of 54 out of 100. This score remains unchanged from the 2022 model year, indicating no measurable safety improvement for this generation. The defect record is the most significant factor in this assessment, scoring zero out of a possible 20 points due to 14 recall campaigns. Three of these recalls carry park-outside or do-not-drive designations, signifying serious active fire or loss-of-control risks. These include an electric hydraulic power-steering pump recall spanning 2021 through 2025 model years and a high-voltage battery campaign specific to Wrangler 4Xe variants. Crash protection for the 2023 Wrangler is middling, with a sub-score of 49.8 out of 70. This is anchored by a 3-star rollover result and the absence of an overall NHTSA rating or a side-impact rating. Avoidance technology contributes only 4.5 out of 10 points; lane departure warning is listed as not available, and forward collision warning is an optional feature. For a model year that presented with no Index improvement and an extensive recall list, the 2023 Wrangler's safety data warrants careful consideration.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Jeep Wrangler perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler's frontal protection earned a 4 out of 5 star rating from NHTSA, the highest score awarded to the vehicle. However, its rollover resistance scored only 3 out of 5 stars, presenting a 28 percent rollover risk, despite a "No Tip" result in the dynamic test. No overall or side ratings are available for this model year.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 17261
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes, the 2023 Jeep Wrangler carries 14 recall campaigns. Three are park-outside or do-not-drive campaigns, covering an electric hydraulic power-steering pump and a high-voltage traction battery. Additional campaigns address the rearview camera wiring harness, the instrument panel cluster, and the driver airbag clockspring. These are serious, active safety defects.
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 the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, 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
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?
Owners have filed 328 unverified complaints with NHTSA. The most-alleged problem area is the Electrical System, cited in 176 reports, followed by Engine at 94. Steering and Unknown Or Other each appear in 54 reports. Allegations include 11 reported crashes, 6 reported fires, and 8 reported injuries. All figures are unverified consumer allegations.
328 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Jeep Wrangler?
The 2023 Wrangler shows a notable 14 recalls on record with NHTSA, a factor any prospective owner should consider. Three of these recalls carry a park-outside designation, underscoring the importance of verifying completed remedies. Open recalls transfer with the vehicle to new ownership.
- The 2023 Wrangler carries 14 NHTSA recall campaigns, three of which are park-outside or do-not-drive severity level, targeting the electric hydraulic power-steering pump and the high-voltage traction battery on 4Xe variants.
- The defect-record component of the 2023 Safety Index scored zero out of 20 points, the single largest drag on the overall 54 out of 100 Weak rating and a figure that did not improve from the 2022 model year.
- NHTSA has not issued an overall crash-test rating or a side-impact rating for the 2023 Wrangler; the only scored results are 4 out of 5 stars frontal and 3 out of 5 stars rollover, with a 28 percent rollover risk.
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year total 328 unverified allegations, with the Electrical System alone accounting for 176 of those reports and six allegations involving fire.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Jeep Wrangler places
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Jeep Wrangler safety questions
Was the 2023 Jeep Wrangler crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Jeep Wrangler, 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 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Jeep Wrangler earned 4 out of 5 stars for frontal and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 27.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2023 Jeep Wrangler have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 14 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler, 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?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 328 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler. 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 17261), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Jeep Wrangler 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 137 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.