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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Grand Cherokee L.

Transmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission and achieves an EPA-rated fuel economy of 19/26/21 mpg. Maintenance for this model requires 5.0 quarts of 0W-20 viscosity engine oil. With five recalls and 68 total owner complaints—primarily focused on the suspension—this model year represents a decrease in reported issues from the 2022 peak of 211 complaints toward the 2026 low of one.

Model year202620252024202320222021

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque130.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/26/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

High beam bulbAOEM · verified
Tire size265/50R20 107TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter68542769AA alt 68376815AA
Spark plugSP225755AB alt SP143877AB
Battery56029759AB alt 56029758AB
Front wiper blades68505533AA alt 68505532AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68433104AC
Cabin air filter68608193AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length204.7 in
Overall width77.6 in
Overall height71.3 in
Wheelbase121.7 in
Curb weight5225 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 65.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 26 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, API · GL-5 · 75W-85 · Synthetic in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 130.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilAPI · GL-5 · 75W-85 · Synthetic
Engine Coolant Capacity15.0 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-20 · MS-6395

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.7 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper BoltsDamper: 136.0 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Steps1
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts130.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil TypeFD46XG
RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil TypeND-12

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 44.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 27.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 55.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 27.0 ft-lbs
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.024; Rear: 17
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.00059"
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0008"
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.118; Rear: 0.803
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.00059"
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0008"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 165°37 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 165°37 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten all bolts by hand. Step 225 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Hand Tighten. Step 221 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L shows a dramatic improvement over the troubled 2022 model year, which recorded the generation's peak with 211 complaints, 14 recalls, 2 investigations, and 821 TSBs. The 2023 model saw complaints drop to 68 (a 68% reduction), recalls fall to 5, and TSBs decline to 308, suggesting meaningful quality refinements. The target year maintained 1 NHTSA investigation (down from 2 in 2022) but registered only 2 crash complaints and 2 fire complaints—modest figures given the vehicle's volume. Suspension issues dominate the 2023 complaint landscape at 19 instances, followed distantly by electrical system (5) and visibility (3) concerns, though the root cause of the suspension problems is not specified in the data. Compared to subsequent model years (2024-2025), complaints continue declining, indicating the 2023 model sits near the trough of the quality arc. The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L represents a solid buying decision—it benefits from the generational learning curve that peaked in problems during 2022, yet avoids the newer model complexities that may emerge in later years.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
308
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
68
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 68 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension19
Electrical System5
Visibility3
Unknown Or Other3
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance3
Air Bags2
Service Brakes2
Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V897000Air Bags:Side/WindowReported 27/11/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags… Remedy: Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer…

25V430000Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/MotorReported 26/06/2025

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The blower motor may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the blower motor, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 308 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2508000025 REV. B2026-07-06Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
1126402026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
1126392026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
1131232026-06-29Service BrakesSPRING KIT - DISC BRAKE PAD
S2508000025 REV.A2026-06-26Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 Grand Cherokee L take?

5.0 qt of Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix 0W-20 meeting MS-6395. Always refer to engine oil filler cap for correct grade., per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Grand Cherokee L have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Grand Cherokee L get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.