2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 802 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 13th highest complaint count among 26 Grand Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 23 involved a crash and 27 involved a fire. 28 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical systemNov 14, 2019
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.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
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. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.
Campaign 19V813000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engine, gasoline, turbo/superchargerOct 19, 2017
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. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 17E061000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesSep 18, 2017
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.
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
Campaign 17V572000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorJul 10, 2017
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.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Campaign 17V435000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringDec 28, 2015
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.
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
Campaign 15V879000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemFeb 27, 2015
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.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
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. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-530. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
Campaign 15V115000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorOct 8, 2014
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.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 14V634000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringJul 2, 2014
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.
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
Campaign 14V391000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesApr 1, 2014
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.
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
Campaign 14V154000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipMar 4, 2014
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.
If the driver experiences a hard brake pedal, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 14V104000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Aug 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System). However, three days after the recall repair had been completed, the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) had failed. The contact stated that he had not experienced any failures with the vehicle prior to the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Electrical system, May 23, 2022
BATTERY UNDER PASSENGER SEAT SHORT CIRCUITED WHICH SHORTED OUT ALTERNATOR WHICH BURN UP CAR COMPUTER SHORT CAUSED SMOKE TO FILL UP CAR AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT INDEPENDENT LOCAL DEALER REPLACED ALL PARTS NO WARNING WAS INDICATED VEHICLE JUST STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF ROAD BEGAN SMOKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Electrical system, May 20, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 30-35 MPH and coming to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact shifted the vehicle to park and restarted the vehicle. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the dealer in 2020 and the dealer completed an interim repair however, the dealer forwarded a recall repair report to the manufacturer even though the final recall repair was not completed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that only an interim repair was completed on the vehicle as the final repair part had not become available until 2021. The manufacturer provided no assistance as the recall repair was marked as completed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer however, the dealer declined to complete the final recall repair on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Electrical system, Mar 7, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Electronic Throttle warning light illuminated and the vehicle experience loss of motive power and decelerated. There was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 13, 2022
Yes the Jeep developed a stall while going down the highway then would crank and run for 3 or seconds and die again and that’s all it would do. Check engine light comes on as well as the lighting bolt on dash. I believe the fuel pump is part of the problem seeing how at a qt tank of gas it will die and only run when more gas is added but also the body control module cause it keeps throwing diff codes after I fix the issues. As well as the way it cranks n dies like security issue. This is very common for jeeps everywhere
Electrical system, Feb 8, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was contacted several times and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Electrical system, Feb 1, 2022
Two years ago I replaced my thermostat as my car was overheating on the highway, not a big deal as it was just shy of 10 years old. Now two years later I am having the same issues, I brought it in, as it is doing the same thing and it again is the thermostat. It is not a faulty thermostat so, it is something that is obviously making the thermostat fail in the vehicle.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Service brakes, Jan 20, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) and 17V572000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not available. The contact was placed on the waiting list. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Electrical system, Nov 30, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the fuel pump relay for the recall repair was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that parts were available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 198,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Electrical system, Nov 10, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while the contact's wife was attempting to start the vehicle. The contact's wife forcefully pushed the shift lever to neutral to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and to Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Santa Rosa (2727 Dowd Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95407) for the failure on two separate occasions, and the recall was repaired twice however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a third dealer, Arrigo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Margate (2250 FL-7, Margate, FL 33063). The dealer informed the contact that after speaking with the manufacturer, the recall had not been previously performed by the two previous dealers in California. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,500.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 28, 2021
Truck wouldn’t start found a recall for my vehicle took to dealer for recall recall is for wiring harness to fuel pump and if fuel pump fails it’s suppose to be covered under the recall dealer saying otherwise that I have to pay
Electrical system, Sep 30, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Electrical system, Sep 20, 2021
2013 Grand Cherokee: Driving on highway, battery indicator came up on dashboard, all dashboard lights started flashing, windshield wipers turned on, and the car abruptly stalled in the middle of the highway. Inside hood, alternator smoking as if it was going to ignite. Alternator, battery, wire harness, fuse box, computer: all fried. Expensive repair. Problems line up with exactly this existing recall NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 17V435000 "If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire." Jeep/Chrysler already fixed this recall on this specific car in 2018. According to dealership the warranty for repair is 2 years. Jeep is allegedly "fixing" these cars resulting in the recall consequence to happen regardless. Looking into this issue online it seems I am not the only person to experience this. Jeep/Chrysler needs to open the recall back up as there are unsafe cars on the road unbeknownst to drivers. In addition to this there is an existing recall-NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 19V813000- fuel pump relay, which can result in the car suddenly stalling and causing an accident. I have been trying for two years to get this repaired by various Jeep dealerships. They claim there is a limited amount of parts. I have been informed numerous times that if the car stalls as a result of that recall they will reimburse the repair, which indicates there isn't a shortage on the part. Jeep is dragging their feet leaving unsafe cars on the road.
Electrical system, Aug 21, 2021
Vehicle stalled while driving multiple times. When I try to make an appointment for the Fuel Pump relay recall the part was either out of stock or the Dealer only accepts recall appointments during specific dates and times that are inconvenient. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 7, 2021
Went into dealership to address fuel pump recall v62. 3rd instance since 2013. Car would not start at pickup after recall was performed. Still same issue with fuel pump relay failure that results in a no-start condition if not running. Dealership rechecked work performed and started car after multiple starts. On the drive home car stalled in right hand turn at 30mph or less.
Electrical system, Aug 4, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Electrical system, Aug 2, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact then received a second recall notification which stated that parts were now available however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts remained unavailable and that she would be placed on a waiting list. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start-up after several attempts, without warning. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Electrical system, Jul 30, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that parts were available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Consumer stated he has called 3 times.*JB
Electrical system, Jun 20, 2021
I was driving on the highway.When thr check engine light and red electric bolt came on. The truck slowed down and didn’t accelerate good and traffic was flying past me and honking horn as I pulled over. I took to dealership was told it was the Accelerator pedal so replace it and reflashed system light cam back on now they saying throttle body or wiring harness is it a tsb or recall because my truck was fire
Electrical system, Jun 15, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at low speeds in traffic, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The contact stated that a police officer assisted him to push the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where they replaced the fuel pump relay. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the bypass relay and wiring needed to be replaced. The contact called local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Electrical system, Jun 14, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware and informed the contact that parts were shipped sporadically to dealers to facilitate some repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Consumer stated case number [XXX] are still backordered. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
Electrical system, Jun 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start-up without warning after several attempts. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut-off with an unknown warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Since then, consumer's vehicle has stalled multiple times without warning. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Consumer stated Jeep broke down again for the third time.
Electrical system, May 15, 2021
WHEN YOU START THE CAR IT STALLS. FUEL PUMP RELAY HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. PROBLEM IS STILL HAPENING. CAR IS PARKED WHEN IT STALLS. LAST REPAIRED UNDER RECALL V62- FUEL PUMP RELAY
Electrical system, Seats, Visibility/wiper, May 15, 2021
THE PASSENGER SEAT HEATER LIGHT KEEPS TURNING OFF AFTER PUSHING THE BUTTON. I CHECKED UNDER THE SEAT AND ALL WIRES SEEM FINE. TURN THE CAR BACK ON AN IT WORKS FOR A LITTLE BIT THEN DOES IT AGAIN. SOMETHING ODD IS GOING ON WITH IT BECAUSE THE AC SEAT WORKS STILL. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAUSE A VERY LOUD ANNOYING HUM WHEN GOING 60 OR FASTER AN ITS VERY ANNOYING.
Electrical system, May 7, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GILLMAN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM LOCATED AT 10585 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S, HOUSTON, TX 77099, (832)553-0100, HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.