2013 Jeep Wrangler
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 653 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 10th highest complaint count among 26 Wrangler model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 14 involved a crash and 16 involved a fire. 8 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seat belts, front, anchorageSep 26, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
Campaign 19V680000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 15, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Campaign 19V018000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 9, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Campaign 18V021000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 11, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.
Campaign 16V288000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemOct 8, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to July 19, 2013. Corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector may result in an electrical short.
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will move the exterior mirror power feed to a separate connector, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P61.
Campaign 14V631000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connectionsJun 4, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and an automatic transmission and manufactured January 23, 2011, through February 23, 2013. The power steering line may contact and wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line resulting in a loss of transmission fluid.
A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N28.
Campaign 13V234000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentFeb 25, 2013
Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.0303 07, 14254.0303 08, 14254.0303Q, 14254.0309 07, 14254.0309 08, and 14254.0309Q sold from May 1, 2012, through February 14, 2013. The liners are for use in 2007-2013 Jeep Wranglers. The anchor point for the affected floor liners may tear during use, particularly when exposed to high temperatures. The tearing may allow the floor liner to shift forward.
If the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Quadratec will notify owners and either exchange the liners or provide them with a hook guard kit to help secure the driver-side mat, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Quadratec at 1-800-463-2998 or info@quadratec.com.
Campaign 13E010000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
63 reports, newest first. Show all
Service brakes, May 1, 2017
THERE IS A LOUD SQUEAL FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE BRAKING, ESPECIALLY IN COLDER CONDITIONS OR WHEN BRAKING HARDER. IT HAPPENS AT SLOW OR HIGH SPEEDS.
Service brakes, Jul 21, 2016
I HAVE 24,000 MILES AND NOTICED GRINDING COMING FROM MY PASSENGER REAR WHEEL. I WENT TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE CALIPER IS PARTIALLY FROZE AND NEEDED A NEW ONE. IT ALSO RUINED MY BRAKE AND ROTOR ON THAT SIDE. THEY ALSO RECOMMENDED TO NOT INSTALL ONE SIDE BUT TO MAKE BOTH MATCH. DUE TO A FAULTY CALIPER I AM OUT $500. THE AUTO MECHANIC SAID HE HAS ODDLY SEEN THIS ON RELATIVELY NEW JEEP WRANGLERS TOO FREQUENT. I WENT ONLINE AND FOUND OUT FROM JEEP FORUMS THAT THIS IS HAPPENING OFTEN. I'M NOT TOO SURE ON HOW THE RECALL PROCESS WORKS... BUT I WOULDN'T MIND TRYING TO RECOVER SOME/ALL OF MY COSTS DUE TO FAULTY OEM EQUIPMENT.
Service brakes, Mar 28, 2016
THE PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO HOLD THE VEHICLE UNLESS PULLED TO IT'S VERY MAXIMUM POINT AND EVEN THEN THE HOLD IS NOT STRONG. BRAKE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE ISSUE STILL PERSISTS.
Service brakes, Mar 28, 2016
PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. I AM IN A FEW JEEP CLUBS AND ALL JEEP WRANGLERS, 2007-PRESENT HAVE MAJOR ISSUES WITH THE PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE NOT HOLDING. MOST PEOPLE DO NOT CARE AS WE DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND ITS REALLY NOT NEEDED. MY JEEP HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER OVER 4 TIMES WITH THEM UNABLE TO FIX IT. IT IS A BAD DESIGN THAT IS PRONE TO FAILURE
Service brakes, Sep 16, 2015
BRAKE BOOSTER MADE EXCESSIVE NOISE. DEALER REPLACED IN SEPTEMBER 2013. PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAD OVER 3 OTHERS FOR SAME ISSUE ON ORDER AT DEALERSHIP. JUST HAD SAME BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED AGAIN FOR SAME COMPLAINT SEPTEMBER 2015.
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Jun 20, 2015
MY ABS BRAKES COME ON AT LOW SPEEDS USUALLY WHEN I'M JUST STARTING OUT DRIVING. THE ONLY WAY FOR ME TO CONTINUE DRIVING IS TO DISABLE THE SKID CONTROL. THE ABS LIGHTS WILL STAY ON AND THE ANTE SKID CONTROL LIGHT WILL STAY ON FOR A BRIEF AMOUNT OF TIME SOMETIMES IT WILL GO OFF AND SOMETIMES IT WILL JUST STAY ON. THE ONLY TIME THAT IT SEEMS TO NOT HAPPEN IS WHEN THE CAR IS ON A FLAT SURFACE AND I JUST STARTED OUT AND ALL TIRES ARE STRAIGHT. I TESTED A THEORY THAT I COULD PUT IT IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND START DRIVING AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WOULDN'T COME ON AND THAT WORK FOR THE LONGEST TIME. THE MINUTE I DESCRIBED IT TO A FRIEND OF MINE AND TESTED IT OUT IT FAILED ANTI-LOCK BRAKES CAME ON WHEN I WAS IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE AT LOW SPEED.
Service brakes, Dec 11, 2014
PARKING BRAKE ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH 29" WHEELS WILL NOT HOLD JEEP ON INCLINE. HAVE TRIED ADJUSTMENTS AND UNABLE TO GET PARKING BRAKE TO WORK. SEEMS TO BE A BAD DESIGN. *TR
Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Nov 5, 2014
THE HILL START ASSIST MALFUNCTIONS CONSTANTLY, THIS CAN STALL THE ENGINE WHEN STARTING OUT IN TRAFFIC AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE WARE ON THE BRAKES AND CLUTCH. THERE ARE 2 SWITCHES THAT TELL THE COMPUTER WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS PRESSED. ONE WHEN YOU FIRST START TO PRESS IN THE CLUTCH AND ANOTHER THAT TELLS THE COMPUTER WHEN THE CLUTCH IS PRESSED IN ALL THE WAY. THE HILL START ASSIST IS PROGRAMMED TO USE THE SWITCH THAT TELLS THE COMPUTER WHEN YOU FIRST START TO PRESS IN THE CLUTCH INSTEAD OF THE SWITCH THAT TELLS THE COMPUTER WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS FULLY PRESSED. THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO STAY LOCKED UP EVEN AFTER THE CLUTCH IS FULLY ENGAGED WHEN STARTING ON A HILL. THE COMPUTER NEEDS TO BE REPROGRAMMED TO RELEASE THE BRAKES AS SOON AS YOU START TO RELEASE THE CLUTCH PETAL BEFORE THE CLUTCH FULLY ENGAGES. THE HILL START ASSIST SHOULD USE THE SAME SWITCH THAT TELLS THE COMPUTER THE CLUTCH IS FULLY PRESSED WHICH IS THE SAME SWITCH THAT IS USED TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM STARTING IN GEAR AND NOT THE SWITCH THAT TELLS THE COMPUTER WHEN THE PEDAL IS LIGHTLY PRESSED WHICH IS THE SWITCH THAT TURNS OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL. *TR
Service brakes, Nov 5, 2014, crash
2013 JEEP WRANGLER WITH 15K MILES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, VEHICLE PARKED IN GARAGE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED, (HANDLE PULLED UP 4 CLICKS). VEHICLE STARTED AND PLACED IN NEUTRAL, ALLOWED ENGINE TO RUN AND EXITED FOR A BRIEF MOMENT, RETURNED TO FIND IT ROLLING OUT OF THE GARAGE AND DOWN MY FRONT DRIVEWAY, CRASHING INTO A CULVERT IN MY FRONT LAWN. THIS IS A SERIOUS AND VERY DANGEROUS DESIGN FLAW WITH THE PARKING BRAKE BY CHRYSLER. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 30 + YEARS AND HAVE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE NOT HOLD WITH THE E-BRAKE ENGAGED, (MAYBE WEAK BUT WILL ALWAYS HOLD ON BASICALLY A FLAT SURFACE SUCH AS A GARAGE). THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A KNOWN ISSUE, THERE ARE MANY FORUMS DISCUSSING IT. I HAVE ACQUAINTANCES WITH NEW 2011-2014 JEEP WRANGLERS WITH THE SAME PARKING BRAKE NOT HOLDING ISSUE. I FEEL THAT IT IS IMPORTANT THAT PEOPLE ARE MADE AWARE OF THIS DESIGN FLAW BY CHRYSLER. DEALER CONTACTED, THEY INSPECTED AND STATED ?PARKING-BRAKE WORKING?, THEY WOULD ADJUST BUT NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY (OVER 12K MILES). THE PARKING BRAKE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED, BUT I ALWAYS USE A CHOCK BLOCK ON THE WHEEL WHEN PARKED. I DO NOT TRUST THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY ON THIS JEEP AND FEEL THERE IS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW. WITH A STANDARD TRANSMISSION THE PARKING BRAKE HAS TO BE RELIED UPON TO HOLD THE VEHICLE, THIS FLAW INHIBITS SAFELY LEAVING THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS RUNNING. *TR
Service brakes, Jun 30, 2014
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
Service brakes, Dec 30, 2013
THERE HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH MY EMERGENCY BRAKE SINCE MY JEEP WAS NEW. IT DOES NOT HOLD ADEQUATELY, AND MUST BE PULLED EXTREMELY TIGHT TO EVEN ENGAGE AT ALL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT "THAT'S JUST HOW THEY ARE." I DON'T BELIEVE THIS FOR ONE MINUTE, AND IN FACT FIND IT INSULTING THAT CHRYSLER EXPECTS CONSUMERS TO BELIEVE THIS. I HAVE NEVER OWNED A VEHICLE WHERE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WON'T HOLD IT. I HAVE FRIENDS WHO DRIVE WRANGLERS TOO AND THEY ALL SAY THE SAME THING. DESIGN FLAW? THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING A MANUAL AND WOULD LOVE A FUNCTIONING EMERGENCY BRAKE. *TR
Service brakes, May 7, 2013
SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW WHILE APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKE IT SEEMS AS THOUGH YOU HIT A VOID OR THAT IT SLIPS OVER LIKE THERE IS A STRIPPED GEAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD "THEY ALL DO THAT, ITS NOT UNCOMMON AND NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT" BUT I HAVE RECENTLY NOTICED THAT IF IT STOPS ON THE VOID THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN PLACE AND IT ROLLS. I AM WANTING TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE BUT NOT SURE IF THIS IS A GOOD IDEA RIGHT NOW UNTIL I HAVE A COMPLAINT FILED AND HAVE IT CHECK OUT BY ANOTHER SOURCE AS I AM WORRIED THAT I WILL GET THE SAME ANSWER. I KNOW CHRYSLER ISSUED RECALL FOR A SIMILAR PROBLEM BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. I WANT EVERYONE THAT HAS THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE TO BE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM SINCE "ITS COMMON AND THEY ALL DO IT". *TR
Service brakes, May 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE EXHIBITED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A BOLT MISSING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE CALIPER. THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE CALIPER BRACKET, ROTOR AND SIDE WHEEL WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 312.