2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- 59
- 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 59 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- start button · 7 records
- chrysler dodge · 6 records
- engine light · 6 records
- fuel pump · 5 records
- push start · 5 records
- check engine · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While starting the vehicle, it stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart when the brake pedal was applied. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
ODI 11071714
Engine
2013 jeep grand cherokee with a 3.6 litre pentastar v6 engine and 56,500 miles did not produce heat from the vents and overheated.the vehicle was towed to seaview jeep in ocean new jersey.the first two times the vehicle was towed to the dealers service department it was returned to me and the service rep stated that the overheating issue could not be replicated. After researching the issue myself and the engine…
ODI 11064515
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 60 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to a shoulder lane and the engine was able to restart after five minutes. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (lithia bryan chrysler jeep dodge, 301 n. Earl rudder fwy, bryan, tx 77802) where it was diagnosed that the computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 11055222
Engine
When driving the vehicle every single thing turned on. Windsheild wipers, every light on the dash board light up like a christmas tree, engine started to rev up, the dash board was going up and down with the speed. Everything was going and it was strange.
ODI 11057131
Engine
Constant p06dd code. Code will show up daily after being cleared. Has been occurring on a regular basis for 2 months plus. Dealership has no help in fixing the issue.
ODI 11043479
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 · 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 · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Multiple episodes of extended crank without start. Also several episodes of stalling without warning while driving - 1x in drive but another time on highway at night in traffic. All episodes have happened in 2017 staring august through 'now'. Car has been to dealer service 4 x without resolution. Currently with dealer being operated with a "flight recorder" as they did experience problem but couldn't identify the…
ODI 11052105
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
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
Engine
Nhtsa recall #17v-435. Alternator needs checked to make sure no failed diodes. I received a recall notice 6 months ago or so and i keep getting told there are no parts available. How is this possible considering per the recall, it could cause a fire?
ODI 11048403
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the vehicle started to smoke from the underneath the hood and the inside of the vehicle was quickly filled with smoke. The contact stated that there was no warning. The vehicle lost all power and shut down completely and was left at the intersection. The contact stated that the smoke subsided and the vehicle was towed…
Fire reported
ODI 10945932
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the temperature gauge lever on the instrument panel was high for the water pump. The warning light kept randomly illuminating. The dealer was notified of the failure, scheduled an appointment, and later stated that the part was on back order. There were 1,700 parts that were not received so the contact was placed on a waiting list. The contact…
ODI 10882980
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I am afraid to drive my vehicle. The first issue happened a few months ago, the car refused to start and had to be towed to the dealership to get fixed. There was an electrical fault, and could have happened at any point. Currently the vehicle has been at the dealership since november 10th. The vehicle hesitates before moving forward when i step on the gas, then something engages and it jumps forward. Sometimes it…
ODI 10808067
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that upon starting the engine, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact mentioned that the failure had recurred several times. The vehicle was not taken in for diagnostic testing nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
ODI 10748779
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact pulled over and discovered that the power steering belt was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the power steering belt was replaced. On another occasion, while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The…
ODI 10788264
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The first incident happened at the end of april. While driving, after crossing a busy street, i suddenly lost power and engine response. After having it towed to the nearest repair shop, i had to have the fuel pump and sender replaced. This is when i was made aware there is a fuel kit relay recall. Now, barely 4 weeks later, this exact same thing has happened again. With apparently no remedy to the recall yet, i am…
ODI 10721458
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
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving to work in stop and go traffic. Vehicle started to sound extremely loud and acceleration was sluggish. Traffic opened up and from 20 mph increasing to 51 mph noticed (and heard) the rpm was at 6. Continued to drive and the rpm neared 7 (the red zone) as i continued to accelerate. Put on the hazards, pulled to the shoulder and turned the vehicle off. Sat for about 2 minutes and restarted. Everything returned…
ODI 10693572
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After driving to work 29 miles while waiting for day shift to get out so i can get a parking spot while in park with the engine running for around 15 minutes i then put it in drive with my foot pressed very hard on the brake pedal the engine revs up to a very high rpms and my jeep moves forward even though i have all my pressure on the brake and i am a male at 210 pounds. This has happened over a dozen times since i…
ODI 10689734
Engine · Exterior Lighting
I have a 2013 jeep grand cherokee, i have taken my car to the dealership twice now for the engine stalling as i climb a hill and for it kicking into gear when sitting still with my foot still on the brake. The car jerks extremely hard to the point where you think you have been hit by another car. It also does this when switching between the first 3 gears. The first time i took it in, the dealership told me they had…
ODI 10653123
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
In general, the car would not start when brake was pressed and the start button was pushed. This happened six times. First four times the engine would just turn over but not start. Last two times, the engine started for about two to three seconds then died. Attempting to start it again resulted in the engine turning over but not starting. During all of the six attempts the engine only started and stayed running…
ODI 10639174
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
In april my car started randomly not starting. It's happened 4 times and been in the shop once for this issue. It is going again monday 6/16 for the same issue. It will randomly not start, it randomly tries to stall on me. It will randomly not respond to pushing the power button. It will randomly make a high pitched squealing noise. It is very scary when it tries to stall because i can be riding down the interstate…
ODI 10598289
Engine · Exterior Lighting
The water pump and radiator have gone bad, also the driving lights and the fog lights keep burning out. There seems to be a mechanical problem. This has cost me approx. $2000.00 in repair cost. I have noticed on the road other vehicles like mine that have there lights burned out. Also my repair shop informed me that he sees quit a few cracked radiators. *tr
ODI 10682402