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2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

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

The 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer represents the nameplate's modern revival as a full-size, body-on-frame SUV built to handle substantial payloads and towing demands, with maintenance requiring 7.5 quarts of oil within the 0W-40/0W-20 viscosity range specified by the manufacturer. While this model year recorded 44 owner complaints—placing it notably below the complaint peak of 55 in 2022 but substantially above the historical low of just 1 complaint recorded in 1991—the top concern centered on seat-related issues, and the vehicle was subject to 7 recalls during this production year, suggesting that while the Grand Wagoneer has improved from its earlier reintroduction struggles, it continues to work through quality refinements as the model stabilizes within its broader 1990-2026 complaint history.

Model year202520242023202219931991199019891988

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40 / 0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque130.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 68466307AB. 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.

Tire size285/45R22/XL 114HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68466307AB alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter68575644AB
Spark plug68265438AB alt SP149212AC
Battery68715228AA alt 56029642AB
Front wiper blades68490448AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68361650AH
Cabin air filter68548579AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length214.6 in
Overall width83.5 in
Overall height75.6 in
Wheelbase122.8 in
Curb weight6340 lb
Track (front / rear)68.5 / 68.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Grand Wagoneer of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.7–5.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.70 sec — 2023 L Series III
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023L Series III 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-64.70 sec13.50 sec510 hp4WD
2023L Series II 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-64.90 sec13.50 sec510 hp4WD
2023L Series II 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-65.00 sec13.50 sec510 hp4WD
2022Obsidian 6.4L V85.40 sec13.90 sec471 hp4WD
2022Series II 6.4L V85.40 sec13.90 sec471 hp4WD
2022Series II 6.4L V85.70 sec14.10 sec471 hp4WD
2022Series III 6.4L V85.70 sec14.10 sec471 hp4WD
2025Series III Obsidian 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-64.60 sec13.10 sec510 hp4WD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.5 qt of 0W-40 / 0W-20 API engine oil, Synthetic · API · GL-5 · 75W-85 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 130.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · API · GL-5 · 75W-85
Engine Coolant Capacity16.6 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity18.8 qt
Engine OilSynthetic · API · 0W-40 · 0W-20 · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity7.5 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 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 Studs8.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper BoltsVibration Damper: 236.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper BoltsDamper: 136.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)16.0 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 Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil TypeND-12
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.94 lbs
Oil TypeND-12

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 55.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 27.0 ft-lbs
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
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°30 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
126.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 41.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 41.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 150°26 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten all bolts by hand. Step 225 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., Step 2: 92 ft. lbs., Step 3: 3037 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
131.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°; Tie Bolts: 21.031 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Hand Tighten. Step 221 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 90,000 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) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 90,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & 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 Grand Wagoneer represents the second model year of the revived nameplate and shows measurable improvement over the 2022 launch year, with complaints falling from 55 to 44, recalls from nine to seven, and TSBs nearly halving from 915 to 533. The downward trajectory continues into 2024 (33 complaints, six recalls, 434 TSBs), positioning 2023 as an intermediate step in a clear first-generation refinement arc rather than an outlier. The data doesn't specify root causes for the top complaint categories — seats, engine, and visibility/wicker each at three reports — though the two crash complaints and zero fire complaints align with the broader low-severity pattern. TSB volume remains high in absolute terms, reflecting active manufacturer service activity typical of a complex new platform. For a buyer, 2023 offers a materially better federal record than the debut year while still carrying enough documented service actions to warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection of seat mechanisms, powertrain software, and wiper systems. This is a reasonable year to buy if the price reflects the residual risk of a maturing platform.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
533
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
44
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 44 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Seats3
Engine3
Unknown Or Other3
Visibility/Wiper2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2
Steering2
Power Train,Electrical System,Structure1
Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V545000Structure:Body:Roof And PillarsReported 03/08/2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The upper B-pillar interior trim may not be fully seated and could interfere with the side curtain air bag (SABIC)… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reseat or replace the trim pieces as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC…

23V577000Back Over Prevention:Display FunctionReported 14/08/2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist module (CVPAM) software… Remedy: Dealers will update the Central Vision Park Assist Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 533 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2508000025 REV. B2026-07-06Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
1131232026-06-29Service BrakesSPRING KIT - DISC BRAKE PAD
S2508000025 REV.A2026-06-26Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
1129802026-06-22Electrical SystemCAMERA - REAR VIEW
1129792026-06-22Electrical SystemCAMERA - REAR VIEW

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 Wagoneer take?

7.5 qt of High Output: Mopar Full Synthetic API Certified 0W-40 meeting MS-A0921. Standard Output: Mopar Full Synthetic 0W-20 meeting MS-6395. Always refer to engine oil filler cap for correct grade., per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Grand Wagoneer have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.