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
653 reports, newest first.
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 29, 2017
MY LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEP UNLIMITED WRANGLER HAS A CLOCK SPRING ISSUE TOO THAT CANNOT BE RESOLVED. ALL JEEPS NEED TO BE ON THE RECALL, NOT JUST THE RIGHT HAND DRIVE JEEPS.
Engine, Sep 27, 2017
I HAVE 2013 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT. I'M HAVING AN ISSUE THE THE VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF WHILE IN OPERATION. THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHT OR ANY INDICATIONS. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES TO ME SO FAR. FIRST TIME WAS IN LATE AUGUST, MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE HEADING HOME FROM WORK. 2ND TIME WAS ON 9/16/17, AND MOST CURRENT WAS YESTERDAY 9/26/17. IT HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED, ONCE IT SHUTS OFF, IT WON'T START BACK UP RIGHT AWAY, USUALLY YOU HAVE TO LET IT SIT FOR 10-15 MINUTES. IF YOU TRY TO START IT BEFORE IT WILL SOUND LIKE IT IS TRYING TO TURN OVER BUT WILL NOT. THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC, HE HOOKED IT UP TO THE COMPUTER AND IT CAME BACK WITH NO OPEN CODES. AT THE POINT I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT RETURN CALL. HATE TO JUST REPLACE ITEMS IF IT IS NOT GOING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. ALL 3 TIMES THIS HAD HAPPENED ON LOCAL ROAD WAYS, ON SUNNY CLEAR DAYS, AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ALL THREE TIMES. I DO FEEL LUCKY SO FAR OUR KIDS HAVE NOT BEEN IN THE JEEP NOR HAVE WE BEEN ON AN INTERSTATE TRAVELING 70 MPH. HAVING YOUR VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF PUTS YOU IN DANGER FROM ALL THE OTHER DRIVERS.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 20, 2017
ESC LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON. THIS RESULTS IN CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING, THIS ALSO CAUSES THE MIL (CHECK ENGINE) TO STAY ILLUMINATED. THIS WAS INITIALLY A PROBLEM WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW. I HAVE IGNORED THIS ISSUE, BUT AFTER RELOCATING TO A NEW STATE, CALIFORNIA REQUIRES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO BE OFF IN ORDER TO PASS A SMOG INSPECTION. I'VE REPLACED THE CLOCK SPRING. NO CHANGE. I BELIEVE MY JEEP IS AFFECTED BY THE SAME ISSUE THAT RESULTED IN NHTSA RECALL NO. 14V-636. I WOULD NOT SAY THAT NHTSA 16V-290 SHOULD APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE, ONLY BECAUSE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS NOT ON.
Wheels, Sep 16, 2017
STUDS KEEP BRAKEN ON REAR WHEELS
Vehicle speed control, Aug 26, 2017
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND FACTORY INSTALLED FLOOR MAT LODGED SO THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND THE RPMS WENT UP TO SIX UNTIL I RELIZED WHAT HAPPENED AND UNLODGED RUBBER MAT FROM ACCELERATOR.
Other or unspecified, Aug 16, 2017
HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY HEATER CORE AND RADIATOR BECOMING CLOGGED I HAVE HAD THEM BOTH FLUSHED BY THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY STILL CLOG CAUSING HAZARDOUS DRIVING IN THE WINTER TIME WITH NO DEFROSTERS OR HEAT TO SAFELY DRIVE TO WORK
Power train, Aug 11, 2017
STALLS OUT WHEN DRIVING. TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR. PRESS ON GAS DOESN'T MOVE. HAPPENS OUT OF NOW WHERE. VERY SCARY DRIVING THE VEHICLE. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY CAN'T "DUPLICATE" THE ISSUE. I HAVE DID MY OWN RESEARCH AND FOUND THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR OF WRANGLER. MANY HAVE HAD THE SAME COMPLAINT AND DEALER COULDN'T DUPLICATE. MY ISSUE HERE IS THAT WHEN YOU KNOW THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH YOUR CAR AND THE DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE ISSUE AND SEND YOU ON YOUR WAY KNOWING THIS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE FOUND THIS BELOW LINK WITH THE SAME ISSUE FROM OTHER OWNERS HTTPS://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/JEEP/WRANGLER/2013/ENGINE/ENGINE_STALLS_DIES_WHILE_DRIVING.SHTML
Other or unspecified, Aug 4, 2017
OIL COOLER / FILTER HOUSING LEAK - OIL COLLECTS AT BASE OF COOLER HOUSING. HAPPENED AT 25K MILES AND CONTINUES.
Engine, Jul 24, 2017
OIL PRESSURE
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Jul 20, 2017
CLOCK SPRING FAILURE. WHEN STATIONARY THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS SHOWING AN AIRBAG ALERT AND ALL CONTROL BUTTONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL EXCEPT CRUSE CONTROL HAVE FAILED. WHEN THE LEFT SPOKE OF THE STEERING WHEEL IS ROTATED COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO THE 2 O'CLOCK POSITION THE AIRBAG ALERT TURNS OFF AND ALL BUTTONS WORK BUT ONLY IN THAT POSITION. NO DIFFERENCE WHEN IN MOTION EXCEPT A DING WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED PAST A CERTAIN POSITION.
Other or unspecified, Jul 3, 2017
THE IGNITION KEY SECURITY SYSTEM IS SUPPOSE TO PRETECT THE VEHICULE AGAINTS THEF , MY JEEP HAD BEEN STOLEN 2 DAYS AGO AND I THEN FOUND SIMPLY ON THE WEB THAT THOSE KEY ARE INAFFECTIVE AND NOBODY SEEM TO CARE . HERE IS A LINK AIRED IN A CANADIAN TV STATIONHTTP://WWW.TVANOUVELLES.CA/2016/07/06/DES-PIRATES-INFORMATIQUES-REINVENTENT-LE-VOL-DE-VOITURES MY QUESTION IS WHY MANUFACTURER , INSURANCE COMPANY NEVER ADVISE CONSUMER TO TAKE ALTERNATIVE MESURE TOWARD THIS PRACTICE AND WAY TO AVOID TO BE A VICTIM . THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND I JUST HOPE THAT POSTING THIS WILL PREVENT ANY JEEP OWNER TO GET IN MY POSITION . I FEEL ABANDON BY JEEP AND THE LACK OF INTEREST OF GENERAL PUBLIC IN THOSE CYBER-THEFF THAT WITH ALL THE NEW TECHNOLOGY WILL FIND OUR CAR A LUCRATIVE WAY TO LIVE FROM THEIR CRIME . NEW CAR ARE HACKABLE , THERE IS SO MANY CASE SHOWING THIS GROWING CONCERN BUT IT MADE ME EVEN MORE SCARED WHEN WHAT SEEM TO BE A "EASY" SCAM IS NOT EVEN CONSIDER BY JEEP TO FIXED IT THRUE A PATCH OR JUST WARN CLIENT ABOUT THE NEW RISK . P.S. MY MAIN LANGUAGE IS FRENCH SO PLEASE DONT JUDGE THIS POST JUST BY ORTOGRAPHE THIS IS SERIOUS AND NHTSA CAN CONTACT ME WHEN THEY NEED TO IF THEY NEED ANY MORE INFO .
Service brakes, Jun 28, 2017, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES WOULD SQUEAL AND EMIT A BURNING ODOR. IN ADDITION, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE BRAKES WOULD EMIT A SQUEAL NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE GLENDALE CHRYSLER DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE'S CALIBER, ROUTER, AND REAR BRAKES FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 31801254 AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Power train, Jun 14, 2017
VEHICLE FIRST STARTED HAVING ISSUES MOVING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE A COUPLE OF TIMES. VEHICLE THEN STARTED STALLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. VEHICLE ALWAYS STARTS BACK UP, BUT SOMETIMES DOES NOT CHANGE INTO DRIVE IMMEDIATELY. RESTARTING/SHIFTING INTO MANUAL MODE WORKS. VEHICLE FINALLY STARTED LOSING POWER INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING/ACCELERATING CAUSING IT TO JERK SIGNIFICANTLY WHILE DRIVING. IT MOSTLY HAPPENS AT LOWER GEARS WHILE ACCELERATING FROM STOP.
Engine, Jun 6, 2017
THE VEHICLE HAS STOPPED BLOWING HOT AIR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND FEET, BUT WILL BLOW HOT AIR ON PASSENGERS SIDE. THIS LEADS TO ISSUES WITH DEFROSTING AND VISIBILITY.
Service brakes, May 11, 2017
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM: ABS SYSTEM LOCKS WHEELS AND RELEASES THEM EVERY TIME I TRY TO MAKE A TURN WHILE IN MOTION.
Power train, May 7, 2017
JEEP KEEPS SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING. RECENTLY REPLACED THE CPM AND TIPM. ISSUE STILL HAPPENING. LOCAL DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ASSIST UNLESS IT THROWS A CODE...
Engine, May 1, 2017
THE VEHICLE HAS STOPPED BLOWING HOT AIR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND FEET BUT WILL BLOW HOT AIR ON PASSENGERS SIDE. THIS LEADS TO ISSUES WITH DEFROSTING AND VISIBILITY AS WELL AS THE DRIVER BEING SAFE AND ABLE TO FEEL THEIR FINGERS AND FEET WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO SAYS THERE IS A STAR REPORT ON THIS ISSUE AND IT IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE. JEEP HOWEVER SAYS I AM OUT OF WARRANTY SO THEY WILL NOT FIX IT. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY BOUGHT THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY WILL NOT FIX IT. THE RADIATOR, HEATER CORE OVER FLOW TANK AND ALL OTHER RELATED COMPONENTS ARE THE RECOMMENDED REPAIR.
Service brakes, May 1, 2017, crash
EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE CAUSING ROLL BACK WHEN PARKED. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK IN MY DRIVEWAY RUNNING INTO A TREE AND FENCE AT SLOW SPEED.
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.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Apr 25, 2017
PURCHASED JEEP WRANGLER IN 2013. SOON AFTERWARDS HAD MOISTURE PROBLEMS DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED TOOK JEEP IN SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE NEVER TAKEN TOP OFF BUT I DID TAKE T TOP OFF TWICE, BUT THE AMOUNT OF MOISTURE IS OVERWHELMING THAT LESS THEN A YEAR I HAVE MOLD, MILDEW AND PUDDLES OF WATER THAT THE DEALERSHIP USED A SUBSTANCE TO COVER FLOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE. ONCE I NOTICED DEALERSHIP STOPS RETURNING CALLS AND REFUSES SERVICE. I SOON DEVELOP ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND DASHBOARD BLINKING OF SIGNALS I.E. SEAT BELT SIGNAL PROMPT WON'T STOP BLINKING AND MAKING DING DING NOISE. ON 20 APRIL DEALERSHIP IN OLYMPIA WASHINGTON REFUSES SERVICE TO CHECK NOW ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. IMPOSSIBLE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT MILEAGE ON JEEP IS 8000 OR LESS MILES IN 4 YEARS DUE TO PROBLEMS OR IN SHOP.
Electrical system, Mar 17, 2017
60411 MILES. WHEN DOORS ARE OPENED, UNLOCKED WITH KEY FOB, OR THE HOOD OR BACK HATCH IS OPENED, THE HORN WILL SOUND CONTINUOUSLY FOR 30 SECONDS. HOWEVER, HORN IS NON-OPERATIONAL WHEN DEPRESSING HORN BUTTON. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THIS FIRST OCCURRED. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN WET INSIDE SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT (1 YEAR AND 40000 MILES).
Other or unspecified, Mar 13, 2017
2013 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON 4X4 VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND THEN WILL NOT START AGAIN FOR 4-5 MINUTES. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS AND HAS PUT US IN SOME VERY UNSAFE SITUATIONS. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A SOLUTION AND CANNOT RECREATE THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH IT HAPPENS TO US MULTIPLE TIMES PER WEEK. YESTERDAY IT TOOK ME 20 MINUTES TO DRIVE 4 MILES BECAUSE IT STALLED THREE TIMES. I SEE BLOGS WITH MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE BUT STILL NO RECALL. THE DEALERS DO NOT KNOW HOW OR DO NOT WANT TO FIX AND MEANWHILE CONSUMERS ARE STUCK WITH UNRELIABLE, UNSAFE VEHICLES.
Electrical system, Mar 6, 2017
TIPM ISSUE, JEEP WILL NOT START, ALL INSTRUMENTS LIGHT ARE ON AND SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK. THE JEEP SPUTTERS AND IT VERY DANGEROUS AT HIGH SPEEDS.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Mar 1, 2017
I HAVE 2013 JEEP WRANGLE UNLIMITED. I BOUGHT THIS IN 2013 FOR MY WIFE. THE JEEP HAD ABOUT 11,000 MILES ON IT WHEN WE BOUGHT. THE DEATH WOBBLE STARTED OCCURRING ABOUT 6-MONTH INTO OWNERSHIP. I ALIGNED, BALANCED AND REPLACED TWO TIRES. NOW, THE DEATH WOBBLE IS AN EVERYDAY OCCURRENCE. AT 55 MILES PER HOUR, THE WOBBLE OCCURS.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Air bags, Feb 28, 2017
TIPM IS BAD. DOOR DON'T OPEN OR LOCK AT TIMES. SOMETIMES WHEN JEEP IS TURNED OFF THE JEEP RADIO WILL NOT TURN OFF. AIRBAG LIGHT COMES IN AT TIMES