2013 JEEP WRANGLER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1,024
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
54
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 JEEP WRANGLER
The 2013 JEEP WRANGLER has received a total of 1,024 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 54 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (229 complaints), Steering (164 complaints), and Engine (139 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 JEEP WRANGLER
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2013 JEEP WRANGLER, potentially affecting up to 2,763,700 vehicles.
Recall 19V680000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 11,463 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 19V018000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,413,222 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 18V021000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 328,177 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V288000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 7,196 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 14V631000 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
| 313,772 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 14V631000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 313,772 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 13V234000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
| 180,131 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 13V234000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 180,131 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 13E010000 — EQUIPMENT
| 15,836 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 JEEP WRANGLER
1,024 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
NHTSA Recall Number 19V018000 Made appointment at West Knoxville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (530 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919) Dealership states they do not have the part, do not know when they will have it. They are refusing to help. They did not inspect the vehicle, or even ask if they could. They really didn't want me there for "recall work".
NHTSA Recall Number 19V018000 Made appointment at West Knoxville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (530 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919) Dealership states they do not have the part, do not know when they will have it. They are refusing to help. They did not inspect the vehicle, or even ask if they could. They really didn't want me there for "recall work".
ABS module failure with no rplacement available to replace or fix. affecting braking ang driving as well. transmission stays in lower gears and causing transmission to heat up fluid. been waiting for dealearship to provide replacment item purchase a year ago 2024.
ABS, dash lights have come on. BRAKE, ABS, Traction. When needing to do sudden braking on wet road tires lock up and Jeep slides. When asked a dealer I was told that the ABS had an internal fail and that replacements are Not aviable. After researching they can not be found or repaired and was told to buy a used replacement. When one was located they said it was no warranty and that it would most likley fail also because they "all fail". Doing an online search this is a wide spread problem and dealers have no fix.
The ABS Module for my 2013 Jeep JK Unlimited is not functioning anymore and the manufacturer discontinued the ABS Module and its chip, not allowing repair services to fix them. So I am stuck driving my Jeep with no ABS brakes and placing the car at risk of driving.
Safety Rating for the 2013 JEEP WRANGLER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 JEEP WRANGLER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 JEEP WRANGLER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 54 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
3100122 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
S2008000108 — VISIBILITY
Rear Wiper Will Not Turn On After Recent Hard Top Removal
9003699 — SEATS
Heated Seat Elements; Cushion and Back DEALERCONNECT HEATED ELEMENT RESISTANCE INFO OUT IS OF SPEC. Prior to ordering any of the parts (55057300A$, 55057293A$, 55057301A$, 55057294A$) Please contact Micah Straub at cell phone# 248-613-2478 for further instructions. Leave a voice mail and your call will be returned promptly. 5.1 to...
08-005-17 REV. A — BACK OVER PREVENTION
Clockspring Replacement (X68 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves diagnosing the clockspring/Steering Angle Sensor (SAS).If the diagnostic tests indicate the clockspring/SAS requires replacement, replace the clockspring, upper and lower steering column shrouds and steering wheel back cover. Some customers may experience the illumination of the airbag warning lamp or traction control...
18-025-16 REV. A — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with updated software. The customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs): · **P0456 - EVAP System...
Panel — EQUIPMENT
Parts.
1802516 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Diagnostic And System Improvements.
1802516 — POWER TRAIN
Diagnostic And System Improvements.
08-019-15 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Loss Of Power Heated Mirror Function - Recall P61 Refer to service procedures outlined in recall P61.
08-100-14 — VISIBILITY
Loss Of Power Heated Mirror Function - Recall P61 Interim Repair This bulletin involves removing the M35 fuse.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 JEEP WRANGLER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JEEP WRANGLER
- 2008 JEEP WRANGLER — 1,251 complaints
- 2009 JEEP WRANGLER — 492 complaints
- 2010 JEEP WRANGLER — 893 complaints
- 2011 JEEP WRANGLER — 668 complaints
- 2012 JEEP WRANGLER — 1,270 complaints
- 2013 JEEP WRANGLER (current)
- 2014 JEEP WRANGLER — 821 complaints
- 2015 JEEP WRANGLER — 623 complaints
- 2016 JEEP WRANGLER — 605 complaints
- 2017 JEEP WRANGLER — 402 complaints
- 2018 JEEP WRANGLER — 2,560 complaints
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- JEEP COMMANDER — 3,920 total complaints
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