Worst 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Brakes
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 368 | 1 | 20 | 68,042 mi | |
| Brakes | 141 | 10 | 1 | 33,058 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 104 | 1 | 5 | 81,628 mi | |
| Fuel System | 103 | 1 | 1 | 70,738 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 54 | 1 | 1 | 78,737 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 52 | 3 | 1 | 71,550 mi | |
| Airbags | 31 | 7 | — | 62,700 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 25 | 1 | — | 44,312 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 22 | 1 | 3 | 36,131 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 4 | — | 57,711 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 13 | — | — | 68,268 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 11 | — | — | 47,333 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 10 | — | — | 10,793 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 8 | — | — | 62,782 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 68,640 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 2 | — | 43,160 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | 2 | — | 59,342 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 5 | — | 2 | 95,400 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 | 2 | — | 75,500 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,099,900 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 17, 2010, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6, 5.7 or 6.4 liter engine, and 2012-2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 18, 2011, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6 or 5.7 liter engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, through October 1, 2012. Under certain braking events, the Ready Alert Braking System (RAB) may result in the driver experiencing a hard brake pedal feel.
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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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