2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 804
- Recalls
- 10
- Investigations
- 6
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
47% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 804 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 562 |
| 1994 | 609 |
| 1995 | 723 |
| 1996 | 893 |
| 1997 | 991 |
| 1998 | 1,028 |
| 1999 | 1,638 |
| 2000 | 1,447 |
| 2001 | 883 |
| 2002 | 1,476 |
| 2003 | 762 |
| 2004 | 1,295 |
| 2005 | 2,051 |
| 2006 | 1,280 |
| 2007 | 1,108 |
| 2008 | 734 |
| 2009 | 138 |
| 2010 | 118 |
| 2011 | 1,639 |
| 2012 | 1,644 |
| 2013 | 804 |
| 2014 | 2,378 |
| 2015 | 1,362 |
| 2016 | 310 |
| 2017 | 364 |
| 2018 | 854 |
| 2019 | 368 |
| 2020 | 240 |
| 2021 | 403 |
| 2022 | 261 |
| 2023 | 389 |
| 2024 | 243 |
| 2025 | 75 |
| 2026 | 22 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
47% · 378 reportsMost commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and wiring.
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Heated Seat element on passenger side burned through the upholstery and pant leg of passenger. Visible smoke in cabin and burn hole on seat and pant through to underpants.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-18
Also filed under Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-20
Brought my vehicle to a local shop for a new start issue. After investigation, Recall V62 was claimed by Hoover Jeep but the external relay was never added to my vehicle. I believe they claimed this recall but never performed the work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Service brakes
19% · 152 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited. The contact stated that while making a right turn the steering failed and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. This caused the contact to have a head on collision with a tree.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-16
Also filed under Steering
On March 18, 2013 I was in my parking garage at the hospital I work at and I was only going about 1MPH when I went to press the brakes it wouldn't stop at all I ran right into the gate that opens the exit for me to get out and damage my front end, I...
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-29
Engine
13% · 106 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was on the highway and the truck escalated in speed then it would decreased In speed . (61 mph to 45-41mph. Then it decreased speed all the way to a complete stop. Then burst into flames in front of truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-25
Also filed under Air bags and structure
Fuel/propulsion system
13% · 105 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My vehicle while I am driving completely stalls on me and I have to wait at least 45 minutes to turn my vehicle on. In 2001 Jeep was forced to do a recall however the situation is still the same with the jeeps stalling.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-11
Seats
7% · 57 reportsMost commonly citing head restraint.
Show complaint excerpts
Driving down the road with no other issues when passenger's front headrest restraint system deployed on passengers head. Car has only 24000 miles on it, always garaged, never in a collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-15
Safety timeline
10 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first
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2013-08-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-01-14 Headliner Fires
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2014-01-10Engineering analysisClosed 2014-08-12 Headliner Fires
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2014-04-03Service brakes, hydraulic14V104000 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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.
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2014-05-30Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic14V154000 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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure.
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2014-08-25Electrical system14V391000 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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
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2015-02-27Electrical system14V634000 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...
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
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2015-05-01Recall queryClosed 2016-07-06 Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires
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2015-08-07Electrical system15V115000 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...
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R09.
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2016-07-28Electrical system, interior lighting15V879000 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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016.
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2017-11-10Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic17V572000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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2017-12-12Engine and engine cooling17E061000 Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles.
Remedy: ATI will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-913-338-2886.
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2018-02-12Electrical system17V435000 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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018.
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2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
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2020-12-10Electrical system19V813000 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.
Remedy: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 378 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 152 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 106 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V104000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 14V154000 · Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 14V391000 · Electrical system
- Recall 14V634000 · Electrical system
- Recall 15V115000 · Electrical system
- Recall 15V879000 · Electrical system, interior lighting
- Recall 17V572000 · Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 17E061000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 17V435000 · Electrical system
- Recall 19V813000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- 10 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.