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#BS-2013-JEEGRA-DE652013 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 1,122 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 1,122 complaints, 41 crashes, 44 fires, and 10 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.0x the class average.
Top reported problems
engine wont turn over wont start
17 complaints • Severity 8.6/10
dash leather melting wrinkling
16 complaints • Severity 7.8/10
various electrical issues
9 complaints • Severity 7.3/10
engine turns over will not start
8 complaints • Severity 8.2/10
misfire
5 complaints • Severity 8.8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
370 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 66K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (152 reports) • Median: 66K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (370 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 370 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 66,098 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 66K-mile mark.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 152 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 109 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 108 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (10 recalls)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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.
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
+ 5 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★3 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (6)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Headliner Fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Headliner Fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
SEATS
+ 1 more in the full report
The worst model year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
1,122
Class avg
373
3.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,122 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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