2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Structure Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
2 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structure Complaints
WHILE MAKING A 3-POINT TURN THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT. AN UNFAMILIAR WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASH (WHICH WAS NOT IDENTIFIED IN THE MANUAL OR ON-LINE) CONSISTING OF A RED STEERING WHEEL OVER 2 RED LINES. EVERYTHING ELSE SEEMED TO BE WORKING. I GRAPPLED WITH THE WHEEL TO FINISH THE TURN, THEN TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. AFTER RE-STARTING, THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN. THEY REPORTEDLY FOUND A CORRODED LEAD TO THE "POWER STEERING MODULE" (EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS ONLY 7 MONTHS OLD) BECAUSE "THE SCREW CONNECTING THE LEAD HAD NOT BEEN GREASED PROPERLY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION." *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPOILER FOR THE BACK RACK FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE RACK TO MOVE IN A WAY THAT WAS OBSCURING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY OF THE REAR WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY USER ERROR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,000. UPDATED 9/10/13 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPOILER WAS MADE OUT OF TWO PIECES OF PLASTIC GLUED TOGETHER ATTACHED TO THE REAR TAILGATE INSTEAD OF THE NORMAL EXPOSED METAL. UPDATED 09/13/2013 *JS
Other 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Problem Areas
Electrical System
366 complaints
Service Brakes
140 complaints
Engine
103 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
101 complaints
Unknown Or Other
56 complaints
Seats
54 complaints
Power Train
52 complaints
Air Bags
31 complaints
Steering
25 complaints
Exterior Lighting
22 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
18 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
11 complaints
Tires
10 complaints
Visibilitywiper
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Structurebody
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
5 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Interior Lighting
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Lane Departure Lane Keep Steering Assist
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structureinterior Panelsdashboard
1 complaint
Structureinterior Panelssun Visor
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint