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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee holds 802 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 94 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Grand Cherokee years here — over the median of the other years, which is 68. NHTSA has 10 recalls on file, including Electrical system, Turbocharger, and Service brakes.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Complaints

802

Per year

94

Recalls

10

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (374 of 802), then Service brakes (141) and Engine (106). Those filings include 23 that report a crash, 27 that report a fire, 26 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 Grand Cherokee has 1,642 complaints, 94 per year, and the 2014 has 2,375 complaints, 276 per year. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2012. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (10)

Recall Electrical system 2019-11-14 · NHTSA campaign 19V813000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Remedy Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.
Recall engine and cooling, engine, gasoline, turbocharger 2017-10-19 · NHTSA campaign 17E061000
Summary Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Remedy ATI will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-913-338-2886.
Recall Service brakes 2017-09-18 · NHTSA campaign 17V572000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
Recall electrical system, alternator 2017-07-10 · NHTSA campaign 17V435000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Recall electrical system, wiring 2015-12-28 · NHTSA campaign 15V879000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
Recall Electrical system 2015-02-27 · NHTSA campaign 15V115000
Summary 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.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R09. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-530. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
Recall electrical system, alternator 2014-10-08 · NHTSA campaign 14V634000
Summary 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.
Remedy Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Recall electrical system, wiring 2014-07-02 · NHTSA campaign 14V391000
Summary 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.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
Recall Service brakes 2014-04-01 · NHTSA campaign 14V154000
Summary 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.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
Recall hydraulic brakes, antilock and traction control 2014-03-04 · NHTSA campaign 14V104000
Summary 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.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.

Complaints by component (802 total)

Electrical system
374
Service brakes
141
Engine
106
Fuel and propulsion system
103
Seats
57
Powertrain
55
Air bags
33
Steering
26
Exterior lighting
23
Speed control
22
Electronic stability control (ESC)
13
Structure
12
Hydraulic brakes
11
Tires
11
Suspension
8
Visibility and wipers
8
Wheels
8
Visibility
7
Forward collision avoidance
6
Fuel system, gasoline
6
Equipment
5
Engine and engine cooling
4
Interior lighting
4
Seat belts
4
Diesel fuel system
2
Lane departure
2
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Traction control
1
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Crash-flagged

23

Fire-flagged

27

Injury reports

26

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "On August 17, 2026, while my wife was driving our 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 under normal conditions, the front passenger Active Head Restraint (AHR/headrest) suddenly and violently deployed without any collision,…"
    Seats · filed 2026-08-19
  • "My 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with the 3.6L Pentastar v6 has a persistent cylinder 2 misfire (P0302). The cylinder 2 spark plug, ignition coil, and fuel injector have already been replaced, but the misfire…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-08-18
  • "I was on the highway and the truck escalated in speed then it would decreased In speed . (61 mph to 45-41mph. Then it decreased speed all the way to a complete stop. Then burst into flames in front of truck. Truck made…"
    Air bags, Structure, Engine · filed 2026-07-25
  • "On 5/18/26 at 6:45 am Eastern Time While driving, both left and right sides of the rear lower control arms completely detached from the vehicle due to severe internal rust perforation of the rear subframe/cradle…"
    Suspension · filed 2026-05-19
  • "Car parked in driveway, passenger Active Head Restraint deployed overnight while parked. Plastic mold holding the latch pin in place is destroyed. Broke into pieces. The latch pin in pic1.jpg is still secured in the…"
    Air bags, Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-18

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Grand Cherokee two-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 5-speed Rear-wheel drive 17 23 19 MPG $3400
Grand Cherokee two-wheel drive 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 20 16 MPG $4600
Grand Cherokee four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 5-speed Four-wheel drive 16 23 19 MPG $3400
Grand Cherokee four-wheel drive 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Four-wheel drive 13 20 15 MPG $4950
Grand Cherokee SRT8 6.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 5-speed Four-wheel drive 12 18 14 MPG $5700

Specs and fitment

WK2 generation, 2012–2021
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-20 (3.6L); 5W-30 (5.7L HEMI) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 265/60R18 to 265/50R20 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 7,200 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-475 covers certain 2014-2016 Grand Cherokees with the 3.0L EcoDiesel (shared with Ram 1500): the crankshaft-position sensor tone wheel may delaminate so the engine cannot sync injector and cam timing and may stall; dealers update PCM software to fall back on the cam signal (FCA W58). Diesel-only—gasoline WK2 trucks are outside that campaign. Confirm open Takata and other VIN-specific campaigns on NHTSA before purchase; WK2 also appears on multiple FCA air-bag and fuel campaigns by year.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee holds 802 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 94 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Grand Cherokee years here — over the median of the other years, which is 68. NHTSA has 10 recalls on file, including Electrical system, Turbocharger, and Service brakes.

What are common problems with a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (374 of 802), then Service brakes (141) and Engine (106). Those filings include 23 that report a crash, 27 that report a fire, 26 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 Grand Cherokee has 1,642 complaints, 94 per year, and the 2014 has 2,375 complaints, 276 per year. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2012. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.

Has the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee been recalled?

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 10 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Owners have filed 802 complaints about the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is 16.6 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Grand Cherokee take?

5W-20 (3.6L); 5W-30 (5.7L HEMI)

What does NHTSA recall 20V-475 cover on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Recall 20V-475 covers certain 2014-2016 Grand Cherokees with the 3.0L EcoDiesel (shared with Ram 1500): the crankshaft-position sensor tone wheel may delaminate so the engine cannot sync injector and cam timing and may stall; dealers update PCM software to fall back on the…

What generation is the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

WK2 generation (2012-2021).