Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V741000 (Electrical System) and 25V576000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off in the driveway, she heard popping noises and saw smoke coming from underneath the vehicle near the rear passenger seat. The contact called the fire department, which responded and extinguished the fire. The firefighters cut the battery lines, removed the battery, and pushed the vehicle away from the contact's home. A hazmat team arrived and sprayed water on the battery for three hours. A fire department report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the manufacturer's investigation unit inspected the vehicle and determined that the failure was related to the battery. …
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. The contact received a recall notification letter and suggested that the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V576000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that while driving 30-35 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle for unknown reasons, drove off the road, and crashed into a telephone pole. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact sustained bumps and bruises, and medical attention was provided at the site of the crash. The airbag deployed. The contact saw smoke, but it was unclear if there was a presence of fire. The fire department was on the scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. …
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that there was a loud roaring sound coming from the vehicle soon after starting the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test failed to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for further assistance and a second diagnostic test was performed. The dealer replaced one of the speakers in the vehicle which helped to reduce the noise. The contact stated that after the repair was performed, the contact stated that several electrical failures had occurred including multiple warning lights were displayed. The contact was informed that the infotainment screen was showing a blank screen, the sunroof was independently opening while the vehicle was off, and the truck hatch had failed to open after several attempts. …
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V576000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH and exiting a highway, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact was able to get to the side of the road and turn off the vehicle, and made several attempts at restarting the vehicle before being able to continue driving. The failure reoccurred several times while driving at various speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. …
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V576000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V720000 (Electrical System) and was repaired under recall. After the recall repair, while driving approximately 45 MPH, with the Hybrid Mode engaged, the stalled, and the message "Service Hybrid System," was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact immediately restarted the vehicle, and the warning light was no longer illuminated. The vehicle was driven without further failures. The dealer was informed of the failure and confirmed there was no fix available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V472000 (SEATS) and 25V576000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal before the vehicle stalled. An unknown message about the Hybrid Mode and Gasoline Mode was displayed. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted, and the system reset independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) had failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel went blank. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V741000 (Electrical System) and 26V328000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was driven to a local dealer, who later informed the contact that the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System) could not be completed due to a lack of adequate staff or equipment. The vehicle was then towed to Thomas Auto Centers (67791 Mall Rd, St Clairsville, OH 43950), who informed the contact that the recall repair would take three to four weeks to complete. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the contact observed that a warning light was flashing "Service Hybrid Vehicle". The contact called a local dealer but was unable to schedule an appointment until a week later. The contact stated that the warning light was flashing on the instrument cluster the entire week. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the DTC: B276C-00 (Digital Crash Input" was retrieved. The dealer informed that there was no remedy available. The contact was advised by the dealer that the repair time would likely be in 2026. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V576000 (Electrical System). …
The contact leased a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart for approximately one hour. The contact stated that upon using the key to start the vehicle, the vehicle was able to start for approximately 10 seconds and shut off after pulling to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that a fuse was incorrectly installed by the factory. The dealer performed the repair. The contact stated that after the repair, the hybrid system became inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving on another occasion. The vehicle was towed to the service center; however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not in the parking lot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. …
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 35-45 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the messages that the ABS and the gear switch were locked, and other unknown messages were displayed. The contact was unable to pull over to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal and turning the rotary dial to drive(D), the rotary dial independently shifted back to park(P). The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was jumpstarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and remained at the dealer for several months. The contact stated that the dealer had recently informed her that the transmission was leaking, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,811.
Related recalls
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed.
Electrical system › Propulsion system
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error within the hybrid control processor may result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update the hybrid control processer software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.
Electrical complaints in other Grand Cherokee years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA has 179 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 45% of the model year's 401 complaints. The component named most often is propulsion system › hybrid management (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 25V-741 (traction battery, Oct 30, 2025); NHTSA recall 25V-576 (propulsion system, Sep 4, 2025). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 25,000 miles, and 50% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.