2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Alternator/Generator/Regulator Problems
- 4
- 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 4 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While pulling into the driveway at 5 mph, the contact observed smoke coming from the engine and heard an abnormal winding sound without warning. The contact stopped the vehicle, opened the hood, and observed that the alternator was red (glowing). The contact poured water over the alternator to prevent a fire. The local dealer (my chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat, 4650 e…
Fire reported
ODI 11033199
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
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
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000…
ODI 10947088