The Reservation Tracking List for Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer

Update**
1/30/23 Ordered Wagoneer L
Series II 4x4 Carbide - Black Diamond, 22” Rims,
Convenience Package, 7 Seater, Front Pass. Display
2/3 Scheduled
3/1 In Production
3/27 Vehicle Built
4/3 Shipped
4/11 Arrived in Memphis via train
4/13 Unloaded and Picked up by transport
4/14 Delivered to Dealership

After years of research of this brand/model and the competition, and a few weeks of shopping around, I finally pulled the trigger on a factory order.

2023 Grand Wagoneer Series 1 short wheel base, Body colored roof, 6.4L Hemi, Bench Seat, HD Tow package, and Convenience Group. Nothing else. (clip of Order sheet attached)
Order placed 4.19.23
Scheduled on 4.20.23 (got my VIN). Production scheduled for 5.16.23

I’ll keep updating this timeline as the order progresses. From what I could glean from all the Wagoneer forums I’ve read, and the salespeople I spoke to, orders now are taking on average 3-4 months, with some arriving sooner (6-8 weeks- crazy!) and some longer (5 months – eternity for some members…..though I think those who have been waiting for eternity placed their orders before the 2023 Model year went into the production line in Decemeber). I’ve also been tracking the RAM 1500 forum and it seems builds there are also speeding up, with order to delivery timeframes even being 1.5-2 months in cases. Remember the Wagoneer is built at the same Warren plant (to my knowledge).

A body colored roof is certainly available, although the online build tool does not allow it. Tell your salesperson what you specifically want. There is a code for it. Monotone paint and body colored roof (see my order sheet below). I went with white.

There was some discussion among our forum members that the HD Tow package was delaying some builds. I think that might have been true earlier in the year, but not so anymore IMO. My salesperson said nothing about the HD Tow addition (nothing good or bad). Also, if you’ve been playing with the Wagoneer Build online tool regularly (as I have), you’d have noticed the HD tow package was not even available for 2023 Grand Wagoneers for most of this year. That changed maybe 2-3 weeks ago and that option is back for the 2023 GW. Confirming my suspicion that part shortages are no longer holding up the HD Tow package.

As to my reason for the 6.4L Hemi vs the 3.0L Hurricane, well there’s some pretty good reasons for that, too long for this post. But I intend to keep my GW until the wheels falls (from old age hopefully – knock on wood). Yes there’s the known lifter failure issue that affects some of the 6.4’s but that’s a known issue with known solutions for both mitigation and correction once it happens. Also FCA/Stellantis knows full well about those issues so there shouldn’t be a question in the service department when diagnosing the issue for repair (IF it happens).

Also KEEP IN MIND, the 6.4L Hemi does NOT have engine auto start-stop! For those haters of ASS (auto start stop, for those with perverted minds), that should be a selling point. I am not a full blown hater of ASS but I strongly prefer not to have a non-hybrid vehicle go through that continuous start-stop routine, for obvious reasons. If anyone wants me to list an entire diatribe as to my other reasons for the 6.4L over the 3.0L I can do that in another post (HEMI vs Hurricane?).

I will detail my shopping experience in another post as this one is long enough already, but a long story short, Texas dealers SUCK. Mostly North TX (DFW) dealers but even the few I contacted in other areas of TX also SUCK. I ended up ordering from outside, from Mark Dodge in Louisiana (I know many have heard about them already). That will be a long but interesting drive when I fly in to pick it up.

IF anyone has any questions feel free to ask. And a general thanks to all the forum members who have been posting their experiences, which helped greatly in me reaching my decision (also the Ram 1500 forum for pointing me to the right dealership).

Hi y’all,

Here is my order experience to give context for timeline:


11/28/22: Placed order for GWIII with Hurricane HO engine, white exterior, black interior, with entertainment and max tow option.

11/29/22: Order confirmed.
01/18/23: Scheduled for production.
02/20/23: Vehicle in production.
02/21/23: Dealership notified vehicle is in paint department.
03/20/23: Vehicle built.
03/21/23: Dealership notified vehicle is moved into storage for inspection.
03/30/23: Dealership notified vehicle is being shipped with estimated arrival of mid April 2023. (Never got an update of shipped date from Jeep tracking website).
04/07/23: Vehicle arrived at dealership. (About 4 months and 9 days from time of order to delivery).

Biggest surprise the the auto assist driving function. It will maintain speed and keep you in your lane on the freeway with turns that are not too extreme. Felt like autopilot.


Redlands CJDR made the ordering process extremely easy. Mike Mitchell was my salesman and he always answered all of my questions throughout the process. Easiest car buying experience I ever had. Initially went into the dealership to put down a $1,000 REFUNDABLE deposit so I didn’t worry about losing anything. Did everything over the phone and Mike had all of the paperwork for me to sign when I showed up for delivery. Finance was amazing because they found a cheaper interest rate after I spoke to them on the phone and surprised me with a lower interest rate than estimated when I showed up. Car is wonderful and I’ve had zero issues with about 400 miles in so far. Hope this helps with anyone waiting for their vehicle.

@Moby thank you, the seats are very comfortable. The massage function is also impressive because it feels like a real massage and not just an airbag that inflates and deflates. You can adjust the seats to hug your body and make it very tight similar to a sports car. The hurricane engine launches the vehicle very rapidly, but it does not sound as nice as the V8. However, it is a very smooth and quiet ride. We have not notice any sacrifice in comfort with the 22” wheels and the air suspension is absolutely smooth. On turns, you will feel a slight body roll, but this is a heavy SUV so the handling is still very impressive. The GMC Yukon with the air ride suspension and mag ride control has a slightly better advantage with handling, but the Wagoneer beats out the Expedition and GMC in every aspect that matters to our family (and I’ve been a lifelong Ford fan, really wanted to buy a Yukon AT4, and I have never owned any Jeep products).

@WanderingWagoneer Thanks for the feedback. Everything in your post above echoes my observations from reviewers and other owners. More happy owners expressing their satisfaction is a good thing for the Wagoneer's future and for this community. I agree what GM does with their magnetic damping and air bags is class leading right now, but the Wag has it beat in all other respects, outside of exterior looks.
Its funny, because like you I was eyeing that AT4, which is a real looker. Also looked at the Ford/Lincoln competition, which with its aged platform offers peace of mind (mostly). But like you the Wag wins hands down in all aspects that matter to my family. Just wish the senior styling designer spent an extra hour or two refining the exterior looks (B pillar to rear). Oh well. I'm fine with a hulking slab sided land yacht as long as it serves it up in every other regard. Which it seemingly does.