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 |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 36 |
| 60–100k 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
The alternator failed to charge and eventually smoked and almost caught on fire. This was during driving. No warning prior to this event. Had to replace alternator via personal mechanic.
ODI 11030074
Electrical System · Engine
The tipm failed on the vehicle while driving down the road bringing the vehicle to a sudden stop. All functions in the car were halted. This resulted in stranding my teenage daughter in the middle of a busy road in a very dangerous situation. After being towed to the dealership they informed me that it would cost me $1349.36 to replace the faulty tipm. Numerous research into this problem reveals many similar…
ODI 11040853
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 30 mph, the engine stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to south county dodge ram chrysler jeep ram ([redacted], st.louis, mo 63125) where it was diagnosed that the electro hyudraulic steering failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently at the dealer waiting to be repaired. The…
ODI 11024659
Electrical System
I have received a safety recall notice for my vehicle which explains that there is a defective part that would impose a hazard to myself and other occupants safety and that it is extremely important to take steps to repair my vehicle, however the manufacturer has no current remedy since there are no parts available and cannot provide me with a specific date for when the parts will become available. I do not feel…
ODI 11023012
Electrical System
Hi on september 8, 2017, while driving my bus quietly, i feel a strange noise in my bus jeep, suddenly warmed up, they turned all the lights on the panel and went out , we called the service of crane, to take it to the dealer triangle in mayaguez, p.r. When i go to the dealer, they notify me that my jeep has an alternator recall (which i never received a notification, since the dealer has my wrong address in his…
ODI 11039953
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
My jeep has repeatedly shuttered and stalled when starting, both before and after the tipm recall was serviced. The locks also pop on and off repeatedly and won't stop. The rear tail light bulbs have had to be replaced multiple times (in excess of 4 times). There is also a long groan that happens when idling and sometimes when driving. The car has been unable to start properly and shakes violently before just…
ODI 11022209
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the battery warning indicator illuminated. The driver coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later towed to national dodge (223 n marine blvd, jacksonville, nc 28546, phone: [redacted]). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included…
ODI 11022216
Electrical System
Driving home from work on friday evening of labor day weekend (9/1/2017) the check engine light in my vehicle went on. I took my car to a good year dealership in town. They told me my alternator was going out and needed to be replaced. They were not aware of any recalls on that vehicle at that time although, i do think one existed. When i contacted jeep about this the following week they indicated a recall was in…
ODI 11041802
Electrical System
Tipm failure. Car will not turn over. Fortunately, i haven't discovered what else is failing in the power module, but does someone have to get seriously hurt or killed to get this recalled?
ODI 11033055
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Stalling and failing to start (starter keeps cranking but never turns over)leaving me stranded
ODI 11020500
Electrical System
Alternator caught fire, heavy smoke minutes after the battery warning light illuminated on dash. Was able to contain fire to alternator with water hose. Multiple electrical problems now noted in car, unable to shift from park, car will not start. Car also stating "push clutch to start" on dash, vehicle does not have a clutch
Fire reported
ODI 11020283
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
As the vehicle is parked, it does not matter for 5 minutes or 5 hours, when the start button is depressed the engine turns over, but does not start. When attempted a second time, it will turn over continusly for 20 seconds, and fail to start. The problem my persist for many attemps, or may rectify its self and start.
ODI 11019939
Electrical System
While driving my 2013 jeep grand cherokee on a busy 4 lane highway my alternator failed, resulting in the engine stalling. I had no steering, no brakes, no control over the car whatsoever. Fortunately i was going up a hill and the car came to a stop without anyone being injured! I could have been killed. The dealer is saying that recall p60 - which covers exactly what happened to my car - does not cover my car…
ODI 11018818
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). While driving 45 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to astorg dodge chrysler jeep (1501 7th st, parkersburg, wv 26101, [redacted]) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator…
ODI 11021107
Electrical System
I smelled something burning while idling at a stop, and then the alternator began making a whining noise after vehicle began moving and vehicle began throwing codes (check park assist) . After shutting car off it wouldn't start again. Replaced alternator, battery, ground straps and car would then start but continued givng off codes and wouldn't run right. (wipers coming on by themselves, etc.) had to have the car…
ODI 11024847
Electrical System
My jeep had the fuel pump relay changed to an external type as part of previous recall nhtsa 15v-115. I'm not sure of the date as it was done prior to us buying the vehicle. The new external relay started to fail in july 2017. In heat soaked conditions, the relay would fail to activate. The only time this occurred was during engine start while being stationary in a parking lot. The engine would start then stall…
ODI 11011519
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Will not start. Keep pressing and trying and finally will start after a couple of tries. Does attempt to turn over but will not start. Dealership cannot find anything wrong. Car was always in park and stationary. Seems to happen after trying to restart after short periods of time.
ODI 11011878
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called valley chrysler dodge jeep at [redacted] (320 lee jackson hwy, staunton, va 24401) where it was confirmed that the…
ODI 11022734
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My car is currently at 76k miles. Since around 20k miles, my car has had issues with starting that happens intermittently, slow/no response from push button start, slow/no response with smart entry system when locking/unlocking doors. All of these issues are very intermittent. To go into more detail about the starting issue, the car would start completely, but then shortly after the rpm would drop to 0 and the…
ODI 11003715
Electrical System
My jeep was recalled for alternator diode thermal fatigue. I received notice in july 2017. As of november 15th 2017 parts still not available ( 5 months ). Unacceptable as car could stall at anytime due to this failure. Fca needs to affect repairs now! Recall #t36
ODI 11046185
Electrical System
I was driving my vehicle, when all of the sudden the vehicle's display panel started to flash various messages (i.e. Park brake assist, safety belt, battery, etc.). While this happened, the vehicle began to loose power and i was able to cruise slowly into a parking lot, in which it crept into a complete stop. I turned off the vehicle and attempted to turn it back on and it would not crank nor would any lights turn…
ODI 11001446
Electrical System
June 16, 2017 - vehicle was in motion being driven on city street. Day earlier, the vehicle's "check engine light" appeared. Brought to mechanic who initially diagnosed as an evaporator/ vacuum sensor failure. Next day, dashboard began to display other warning lights in rapid succession which was then followed by loss of a/c and within minutes stalled. Turned off roadway just before suffering complete loss of power…
ODI 11000139
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (napleton ellwood city chrysler dodge jeep ram, [redacted], ellwood city, pa 16117) was contacted and confirmed…
ODI 11031530
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called napleton ellwood city chrysler dodge jeep ram ([redacted], ellwood city, pa 16117 [redacted]) where it was…
ODI 11029986
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle made a strange high pitched noise. Afterwards the vehicle's power suddenly failed. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed smoke underneath the hood. The contact opened the hood and noticed a burning odor. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dutch miller jeep dealer where it…
Fire reported
ODI 10992298