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
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and restarted independently. The vehicle was diagnosed as having a tipm failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,704.
ODI 10990958
Electrical System
While driving on a city street, all indicators illuminated on the dash & the windshield wipers came on. The vehicle stalled and would not start back up. Jeep was towed to the owner's home. Mechanic found faulty alternator. Car still did not start with replacement alternator. The computer was faulty as well. After nearly 4 months of repairs, the wiring harness was replaced, new computer installed, and the new…
ODI 11021525
Electrical System
I have a 2013 jeep grand cherokee limited with only 54,248 and the alternator all of sudden started smoking, however, this jeep is not on any previous recall. I was heading home from work. Burnt smell, siren noise, and the battery light came on. I made it home and called the jeep dealership. My husband said its a bad alternator.
ODI 10969849
Electrical System
My jeep was started to make a whining noise after leaving a parking lot, later on there was a burning smell coming from engine, toward coming home automatic wipers came on even while it was not raining. Next day jeep would not start nor where there any lights on dash/overhead. Looked up nhtsa and realized others had similar situation with alternator recall, only to find out my jeep was not covered even when other…
ODI 10983328
Electrical System
Tl* the contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle also experienced an intermittent failure to start. The vehicle was taken to (acadiana dodge chrysler jeep ram fiat 1700 sw evangeline thruway, lafayette, la 70508) where the totally integrated power…
ODI 11307003
Electrical System
Used factory auto start and the alternator shorted causing the engine computer to burn out and possible the fuse box as well. Car would not start and must be towed to mechanic. Luckily we weren't in the car when it started smoking up.
Fire reported
ODI 10966226
Electrical System · Power Train
Alternator failed at 35118 mi. Had in repair twice for issues when driving. Loud whine, burning smell and smoke reported. First time dealer keep car for overnight and said they could find no issue even though they had smelled the burning smell too. Second time they told me it was my alternator. They replaced the alternator, i picked up the car, drove 2 miles and the battery light came on. I returned immediately and…
ODI 10971184
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Dash indicator lights and wipers come on randomly while driving. Vehicle won't start on multiple occasions after shutting off. Tachometer and analog temp gauge are approx. 90 degrees off.
ODI 11002658
Electrical System
As i was driving the car shut off and power steering went out. I barely made it safely to my destination. We called our jeep dealer and there were a few recalls. We were able to get the jeep to the dealer. They told me it was the alternator and battery. There is currently a recall on the alternator for the 2013 jeep grand cherokee (p60/nhtsa 14v-634); however, they claim that my 180 amp is not covered. What i…
ODI 10958035
Electrical System
There is a current chrysler recall out right now (below). P60 - safety recall - alternator / 2011-2014 (lx) chrysler 300, (ld) dodge charger, (lc) dodge challenger, (wd) dodge durango and 2012- 2014 (wk) jeep grand cherokee my alternator burned up and the whole jeep was dead randomly one morning emitting smoke under the hood and throughout the cabin. I turned it on and heard a whining noise which then stopped and…
ODI 10957561
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Low battery light came on while driving 35 mph, and two miles later the majority of dashboard lights came on. Simultaneously, a constant beeping began and wipers turned on. The scary part is that within seconds, i lost power steering and brakes did not work correctly. The road i was driving was precarious, windy, and did not have a shoulder. I continued at minimal speed around the curves for less than a mile,…
ODI 10956870
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that an unknown warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel while driving 15 mph. The contact drove the vehicle to lithia chrysler jeep of reno ([redacted], reno, nv 89502) and was informed that the alternator was the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the failure was repaired. . The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
ODI 11048242
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.
ODI 10935873
Electrical System
Total failure of the alternator at 65k miles resulting in no electrical response from the vehicle.
ODI 10934852
Electrical System
The tcs and check engine light came on dashboard along with the wiper blades begin moving even though the wiper blade control switch was in the off position. Every button, horn, and the wiper blade/ turn signal control arm on the steering column will not work. Fuses appears to not be blown. Nothing with turn off the front wiper blades. All other electrical buttons and the dashboard cluster works with no mal…
ODI 10924565
Electrical System · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled, all the warning lights illuminated, and the seat belt malfunctioned. The vehicle veered off the roadway and struck the guardrail. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact stated that the failures were persistent and occurred without warning. After a few minutes, the contact was able to restart the…
Crash reported
ODI 10929924
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part…
ODI 10929613
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system) in april of 2016. The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer informed the contact that she had to remain on the waiting list or contact another dealer.…
ODI 10895897
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed, a burning odor and smoke were present inside the vehicle. The roof paint began to bubble and melt. The fire department extinguished the flames. There were no injuries and a fire report was not filed. The cause of the fire was not determined and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,450.
Fire reported
ODI 10872663
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start in the morning without warning. The contact attempted to jumpstart the vehicle and noticed a burning odor. The battery head started to smoke, but there was no fire. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact had not heard from the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
Fire reported
ODI 10871675
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system) however, the dealer declined to repair the vehicle under the recall. The vehicle was repaired. One month after the vehicle was…
ODI 10876786
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting). An appointment was scheduled, but the dealer indicated that the part was not available after the contact waited the entire day. The contact was unable to determine when the manufacturer would supply the parts to the dealer. The manufacturer was unable to…
ODI 10861249
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system , interior lighting) and for two months, the manufacturer failed to provide the part for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate when going up a hill or towing another vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10894317
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
My jeep has stalled twice while i was making a left turn. Both times it stalled without warning and i lost all power steering + power brakes. Both times i had about 1/4 tank of gas. The first time i was able to restart my car right away. The 2nd time it took me a few tries to get it restarted. The dealership claims they can't find anything wrong with it. I've opened a case with jeep.
ODI 10846260
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact had not experienced any failures with the vehicle until it was servivced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system). Shortly after the dealer (homer skelton chrysler dodge jeep ram, 7661 us-51, millington, tn 38053, [redacted]) serviced the recall, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer because of electrical shorting. The dealer initially…
ODI 11093643