2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power Train Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 6 records
- start button · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
When at a stop and then accelerate there is a large clicking noise-like something isn't catching-i am told i need a new drive shaft-which are on back order for 3 months-
ODI 11277535
Power Train
Transfer case actuator causes the vehicle to jump in and out of [redacted] causes grinding noises and jerking. Which therefore causes a hazard on the road.
ODI 11193657
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When in park... Pressing the start button the engine does not turn over... It clicks and stops on its own. I await minutes and then press the start button.. The engine starts.. . It happens every time i park for a couple of hours, and start up. I replaced a battery, but it still does it. I find myself stuck often, i done the research and have other colleagues whom have grand jeep cherokees but year 2014. They were…
ODI 11153463
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The vehicle continues to die within seconds when the start engine button is initially pushed. Frequently have to to push engine start button again w/o pressing brake to turn power completely off, then push engine start button again w/brake to obtain full power of vehicle. This problem has been reported to jeep on several occasions and has occurred for a couple of years. I have completed all recalls on file hoping…
ODI 11111525
Power Train
When putting in drive sometimes it does not go properly. Sounds funny like dragging or if in neutral.must stop and reshfit out and back into gear. This is very scary . Need advice. Feels like loss of power when trying to accelerate. What do i do? Happened a couple times a in june 2018.
ODI 11114044
Power Train
Drive shaft failure at 80,000 mi. Middle support bearing failed. This is a 2013 how many have all ready failed and they are sitting on this info because the part alone is $ 875.00 + labor. I have had cars with over 150,000 and never had this problem.
ODI 11093978
Power Train
2013 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. Transmition cooler leaks transmition fluid . That can cause a fire from the fluid being sprayed over the exaust. And the loss of transmition fluid can cause the veichal to suddenly loose power and cause a accedent. This is a problem that jeep has had for many years and has not done anything to fix. Or improve the problem in the viechel.
ODI 11203018
Power Train
After recently purchasing my jeep grand cherokee 2013, i noticed issues i didn't have in regards to the power train and how it acted compared to my previous jeep grand cherokee 2002. I frequently have instances at slow, medium and interstate speeds where the rpms jump from the steady 2,000 up to like 3,000 briefly, before quickly dropping back down. This results in and unexpected and sundown jolt/jerk. Even more so,…
ODI 11079883
Power Train
The gear is slipping it takes a hard time to come out of 1st gear almost as the car needs to warm up.this has been occurring for months and i see there has been other complaints
ODI 11053728
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. After stopping the vehicle in the driveway and shifting into the park position, the contact exited the vehicle. Approximately two minutes later, the vehicle erroneously drove forward and crashed into the garage door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (bob howard chrysler/jeep in oklahoma city, ok), but the cause of the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The…
Crash reported
ODI 11052603
Power Train · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
When pulling out of driveway, foot brake was applied but accelerator revved up and car lurched forward into traffic..barely avoided an accident. This is a serious safety issue. Contacted original dealer who said this was not a recall item and was dismissive. I requested that my complaint be put on file.
ODI 11022271
Power Train
Jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stalling without warning. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was towed to a dealer awaiting a recall repair and accumulating storage repairs. Updated 11/7/2017*js
ODI 11033649
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle began to lose power and an abnormal noise was heard. The contact also smelled a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (sunland park dodge chrysler jeep ram, [redacted], el paso, tx 79922) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the parts not being…
Fire reported
ODI 11031778
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
Engine · Power Train
June 2017 heardnoise loud ticking, lifters, cam shaft, and rocker arm (gone bad)internal failure.december 2018 same problem noise, loud ticking in motor.hear while not moving and hear while moving.
ODI 11161357
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that he observed that transmission coolant fluid was leaking from the from of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and they advised the contact that no open recalls were open for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
ODI 11010965
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
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Check light continuously comes on even after being cleared and the jeep technician told me that it faulty sensor. The oil pressure sensor which is a $30-40 but would cost over $550 to repair it. The technician even said this a problem that happens all the time. This is very concerning to me and my family because we have had already 5 serious recalls plus a software update. This vehicle isn't safe and consumers are…
ODI 10958580
Power Train
I have been trying for the last 45 days to have the drive train of my jeep repaired under warranty. I have two recent emails to jeep about my concerns and the safety of the vehicle as i am still using it. Jeep does not have the part, they don't know when they will be getting it and they are not responding to my email complaints. I was advised that there are 15 other dealers also needing this part and that the…
ODI 10920351
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into park, the instrument panel displayed that the vehicle was not in park. The failure recurred numerous times. When the vehicle was shifted into park, the vehicle rolled forward without warning. The failure recurred two times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware…
ODI 10936466
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Check engine light came on and was followed by loss of power while accellerating from stop light. *tr
ODI 10705419
Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power train, the transmission control modules and the integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10680047
Power Train
Transmission slipped out of gear and knocked my wife down. Ran over her . Broke arm in 2 places. Cut gash on head. Cut 8" gash on arm. Ran over her leg. Didn't break for some unknown reason. Tire barely missed her head. Car then went through chain link fence damaging car $ 1600.00. Happened jan. 2015. Wife still in pain. The vehicle was stationary. She got out to open driveway gate off county road
1 injury
ODI 10824919
Power Train
When taking off from a stop, or between 1st and 2nd gear (and occasionally when coming to a stop and down shifting), a loud thud is heard and felt, it was brought in twice for repair.. Software was updated and the tranny software flashed, however the problem still occurs.
ODI 10873444
Body · Power Train
I was in the parking lot of a porsche repair shop and was fully aware of all the expensive cars around. I was very careful as i put my car in reverse. Suddenly, my jeep sped across the parking lot in reverse at full throttle. The breaks didn't work and the car wouldn't stop until it smashed into a porsche cayman and totaled it. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10587024