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2023 Jeep Wagoneer

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

The 2023 Jeep Wagoneer carries a 7.0-quart oil capacity and a 0W-20 viscosity requirement, service parameters that sit alongside a reliability profile of 91 owner complaints and eight recalls. Engine issues stand as the top complaint area, directly linking the model’s reported problems to the powertrain serviced by those oil specs. Against the nameplate’s 19902025 complaint history, the 2023 model lands well below the 2022 high of 188 complaints but far above the 1992 floor of one, a midpoint position that frames this year as a moderate-risk entry in the Wagoneer lineage and signals that its engine-related grievances are the primary research focus.

Model year202520242023202219901989198819871986

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · 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 size275/65R18 116TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0; Optional: 9.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68466307AB alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter68575644AB
Spark plug68265438AB alt SP143877AB
Battery68715228AA alt 56029642AB
Front wiper blades68490448AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68361649AB
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 Wagoneer of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.4–5.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.40 sec — 2023 Series II
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023Series II 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-65.40 sec14.20 sec420 hp4x4
2023L Series II 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-65.50 sec14.10 sec420 hp4x4
2022Series II 5.7L V8 + Elec6.70 sec15.10 sec392 hp4x4
2022Series III 5.7L V8 + Elec7.43 sec15.69 sec392 hp4x4
2022Series III 5.7L V8 + Elec7.60 sec15.80 sec392 hp4x4
2025Series III Super 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-65.30 sec13.90 sec510 hp4WD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 0W-20 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 Capacity17.0 qt
Engine OilSynthetic · 0W-20 · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity7.0 qt
Transfer Case FluidMopar Mobile LT

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
Refrigerant Capacity2.06 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
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
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 6 stages
1Using new bolts, install the twenty six M12 bolts (1 - 26) and the three M8 bolts finger tight.
2Using the tightening shown, tighten all M12 bolts to 33 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
3Using a torque angle gauge, tight the internal bed plate bolts (1 - 16) an additional 110 degrees.110 degrees
4Tight the external bed plate bolts 89 ft. lbs.89 ft. lbs
5Tighten the three M8 bolts 22 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
6Check the torque of the M12 bolts in a counterclockwise direction with the torque wrench set at 85
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 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) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (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 Jeep Wagoneer, as the second model year of this revived generation, shows a marked improvement in federal complaint volume—dropping from 188 in 2022 to 92—while recalls remain elevated at 8, just one fewer than the prior year. This trend suggests early production issues were being addressed, though the persistently high recall count indicates lingering systemic concerns, particularly around engine and electrical systems, which dominate complaint categories. Compared to 2024, the 2023 model still carries higher complaint and recall figures, implying incremental refinements continued into the following year. The absence of fire-related complaints and relatively low crash reports (5) for 2023 is a positive signal, but the concentration of powertrain and electrical issues warrants scrutiny. Given the data, 2023 sits in the middle of the generation’s reliability arc—better than the launch year but not yet as settled as 2024—making it a *conditional* buy: only if all recalls have been addressed and a thorough pre-purchase inspection confirms no unresolved engine or electrical faults.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
539
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
91
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 0 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 91 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine16
Unknown Or Other6
Electrical System,Engine5
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine5
Electrical System4
Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine3
Visibility/Wiper3
Unknown Or Other,Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 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 539 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 Wagoneer take?

7.0 qt of 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 Wagoneer have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.