2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 408 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of the 408 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle has in cold weather no ability to clear and defrost the interior cabin of the vehicle As described in the recent recall, issued by JEEP, my Vin number was not included as part of This problem is obviously related, and the condition described in your campaign number is an exact match for the condition I experience during the winter months. …”
NHTSA complaint #11581814, filed 2024-04“The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the exterior lighting dial setting in the Auto ON position, the rear taillights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that on several occasions while operating the vehicle, other drivers alerted him that the rear taillights were not illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was only present while the Auto ON light dial setting was activated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11503451, filed 2023-01, 200 miles“When headlights are in auto position the automatic high beam does not function. Driver can not override and turn headlights to high or low. Very dangerous. Limits visibility. Increases risk of collis”
NHTSA complaint #11607746, filed 2024-08“There were no warning or check engine lights prior to the incidents below. Car was just serviced Nov 3rd 2025 for safety recall 25v-472 and 25v-576. 1st incident Dec 21, 2025: Driving 70mph on major busy interstate in MA and all of a sudden vehicle lost ALL power. It shut off completely. No lights, No warning. Had to coast over to R shoulder and wait several min before power restored. This was Very scary as traffic was heavy. 2nd incident occurred Jan 19, 2026 and was terrifying: I was driving on a curvy mountain 2 lane road at night. This road does not have much lighting. …”
NHTSA complaint #11712557, filed 2026-01Related recalls
- 24V130000Feb 22, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. When the master headlight switch is set to the…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2023–2024
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 16 | 6% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 42 | 10% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 12 | 3% |
| 2018 | 22 | 3% |
| 2017 | 14 | 4% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 19 | 1% |
| 2014 | 54 | 2% |
| 2013 | 23 | 3% |
| 2012 | 34 | 2% |
| 2011 | 37 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 17 | 2% |
| 2007 | 23 | 2% |
| 2006 | 64 | 5% |
| 2005 | 60 | 3% |
| 2004 | 27 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 19 | 1% |
| 2001 | 26 | 3% |
| 2000 | 72 | 5% |
| 1999 | 35 | 2% |
| 1998 | 15 | 1% |
| 1997 | 14 | 1% |
| 1996 | 14 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 8 | 1% |
| 1993 | 7 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee
182 complaintsEngine
86 complaintsSuspension
70 complaintsOther or unknown
67 complaintsFuel system
55 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsForward collision avoidance
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsLane departure
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology