2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
- 257
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 257 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 14 indicate fire
What owners report
- Alternator/Generator/Regulator · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 36 |
| 30–60k mi | 36 |
| 1–30k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 20 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received an unknown recall notification regarding the electrical system. The vehicle was taken to tom o'brien chrysler jeep dodge ram greenwood (750 u.s. 31 n, greenwood, in 46142, [redacted]), but the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the vehicle seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, was repaired.…
ODI 11289304
Electrical System · Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the fuel pump did not pump fuel. The vehicle was restarted a couple of times to get the fuel pump to work. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to iverson chrysler dodge jeep ram huron [redacted], located at 101 2nd st sw, huron, sd) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump relay needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11289582
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The problem started with the key fob, after locking the car the doors would unlock and lock again with out my control. Then more electrical issues occurred, the lights flickered, the rear camera stopped working, and then driving the car eventually the power steering went out and it was dangerous as i was driving on the [redacted] and i was unable to pull over with out power steering.
ODI 11280687
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I pulled out of my driveway, turned the corner and my jeep completely shut down as i was driving. The message that came up told me to service my [redacted] and every light on my dash lit up like a christmas tree. It would not start or do anything. Had to have it towed back to my house and am now having to tow it to a dealer.
ODI 11259104
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tried to start my jeep it wouldn't start. I used the push button. I waited a few hrs and tried again. Same issue. Tried my remote start. Started up. Next day used the push start, started up no problem, on the highway (95) the truck was hesitating when going up an incline. Next day push start won't work, the engine would turn over as usual but wouldn't start. Remote start and it started up. Son took it and put it on…
ODI 11268823
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Faulty fuel pump relay and tipm. Car will crank but not start. If the car starts it will stall.
ODI 11254611
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While attempting to crank the vehicle with the push start button, the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting the same failures as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and a case number…
ODI 11252106
Electrical System
The 4wheel drive, check engine light and traction control light came on and the vehicle became unresponsive. Vehicle would not register it was in park or turn off. Had to pull off the side of the road as i was almost hit several times. Sounds like the tcu may be an issue.
ODI 11246206
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The car has issues starting up and when you try to start the car the brake become stiff and the car will not start but will crank. Also as i was driving the car cuts off without warning or when i stop at the red light the car just cuts off and i have to put it in park turn the car off and wait and restart after 5 minutes and it starts with no issues
ODI 11229929
Electrical System · Engine
The damages directly caused by the alternator recall directly related to my 2013 jeep grand cherokee are being declined to be covered by dealership in a vacaville california. They are wanting to charge me $1000 for damages to my vehicle that were caused by alternator issue.
ODI 11222795
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
My 2013 jeep grand cherokee overland started to smoking from the alternator and burned up almost catching fire. There was a recall that they only looked at the alternator never replacing it. I want to know more about this recall, i want to be contacted in regards to this faulty part that almost caught my jeep on fire. I feel this part should have been replaced. The jeep was running stationary when it started…
ODI 11229369
Electrical System
Vehicle was started and transmission placed in drive, then driven onto a city street accompanied by an unusual whining noise, lurching, and impaired acceleration. Vehicle was limped into a parking lot, placed in park and shut off again, after which it would no longer crank. Vehicle was towed to dealership where initially the starter was replaced. After starting the vehicle, the technician reported sparks and a…
ODI 11222464
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Check engine light would come on intermittently the last 5 months. Took to the dealership and auto zone for a code reader a few times and they were unable to pinpoint the exact problem because the engine light would disappear or multiple codes would appear. The vehicle would at times seem to lose power especially going up hill whether it was on a city street or highway. I finally was able to get a true diagnostic…
ODI 11220360
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 grand jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the power train control module and alternator failed. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v435000 (electrical system) and 17v572000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The contact did not receive any recall letters. The vehicle was towed to ganley chrysler dodge jeep ram ([redacted], bedford,…
ODI 11222138
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle has stopped dead on at least 8 occasions over the last year. The car is running and moving but suddenly stops. No lights no motor noise no ability to steer off the road. It seems to occur at city speeds and streets never on a highway nothing has showed up on diagnostics and no one seems to be able to fix it. I am afraid to drive it. The jeep dealership says there is nothing wrong on diagnostics so there…
ODI 11209579
Electrical System
Vehicle is stationary and not on. When i sit in the vehicle and put my foot on the brake to press the start button the vehicle only half cranks and the electric only turns on. It takes a few tries after turning power off and opening the door until it will actually start fully.
ODI 11180225
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I've been told that in the 2013 jeep grand cherokee's are known to have computer problems! My computer was just replaced 2 years ago and when i went to get my car serviced (oil change), i was told that the check engine light is reading codes that would suggest my computer is going out again.
ODI 11186023
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Directional signals not working interior lights not working radio not working check engine light on abs warning light on all happened at once when starting car in subfreezing temperatures (2 deg).
ODI 11173239
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Push start failed to turn on and off. Car stalled when going from remote start to start. Windshield wipers would not turn off even with car off and key removed from vehicle. Display of mph and menu disappeared.
ODI 11171374
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notice under nhtsa campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system). The contact called nyle maxwell pre-owned supercenter located at 13817 n research blvd, austin, tx 78750 where he was informed that the parts were not available. The contact had spoken with the manufacturer where he was provided with the same information as the dealer. The…
ODI 11299609
Electrical System · Fuel System, Diesel
Tl* the contact's parents own a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and driven to blake fulenwider chrysler, dodge, jeep located at (305 16th street, snyder, tx 79549), where it was determined that the fuel pump relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was included in…
ODI 11307314
Electrical System
Car will crank but not start, dealer refuses to complete the recall for the fuel pump relay. Recall ro9 is an expansion of 14v-530
ODI 11153933
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
While driving to work one night my jeep started making a whining sound. I thought it was the heater since it was 12 degrees outside that night. I leave for work, get about 6 miles down the road and my jeep starts failing. Warning lights, battery, traction control, wipers slowly go across the windshield, lights dimming. I got to a safe spot to pull over but in the process of stopping my vehicle lost all functionaloty…
ODI 11160674
Electrical System
The jeep has been locking on its own when in park, while still running or turned off with the keys still inside the vehicle. When i park, turn off the car, get out of the driver seat, close the driver door, it locked before i could open the rear door to get my two kids out!!!
ODI 11141408
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
CRANKS AND DOSEN'T START
ODI 11149649