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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
2%of 805 total for the year
Median mileage
75,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of the 805 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I pulled out of my driveway, turned the corner and my Jeep completely shut down as I was driving. The message that came up told me to service my 4 wheel drive and every light on my dash lit up like a christmas tree. It would not start or do anything. Had to have it towed back to my house and am now having to tow it to a dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #11259104, filed 2019-09, 147,680 miles

“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 forking the bill to pay for these poorly built Jeep vehicles. …”

NHTSA complaint #10958580, filed 2017-03, 97,000 miles

“I have only owned this vehicle for two months. Left front daytime running light went out. Have had intermittent problems with the right rear directional going out. Bulbs are good. Not sure of source of problem. We have taken the assembly out and directional works. After putting it back in, it does not work. Also happened after a car wash; not sure if that is really the problem though- we live in az and hardly ever get rain. Currently, I do not have use of the directional in the rear.”

NHTSA complaint #10786442, filed 2015-10, 38,000 miles

“I was driving my Jeep Grand Cherokee on the street, turning the corner at an intersection, the engine lost all power, turned off, and I lost control of the power steering and vehicle in general. I almost hit a pedestrian that was walking on the sidewalk. This was a city street, the vehicle was in motion, and I was turning left. I have called the Jeep dealership repeatedly telling them about this symptom of my vehicle. I also have a problem with the vehicle not starting when try to turn it on, the engine will turn over repeatedly but not fire up. After several attempts, it sometimes will start. …”

NHTSA complaint #11128683, filed 2018-09, 90,000 miles

“Monday 5, june 2107 coming off highway 695 my Jeep started shutting down, I pulled off to the side of the road my Jeep shut everything off. I had my Jeep towed to the local Jeep service shop. Next morning tate Jeep told me that it would about two weeks, and about $2,500 to repair my Jeep. I called a mechanic that I know, I told him what tate told me he had my Jeep towed to him. He used the diagnostics tool to diagnose my Jeep the mechanic told me that I needed to replace alternator, battery, starter, ECM it would take him about a week to compete all the needed work and about $1,100 estimate. …”

NHTSA complaint #11046410, filed 2017-11, 93,000 miles

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Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202210%
201951%
201861%
2017103%
2016124%
2015121%
2014522%
2013132%
2012221%
2011161%
201033%
200921%
2008101%
2007182%
2006312%
2005281%
200460%
200220%
200030%
199940%
199830%
199730%
199640%

Other parts of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Electrical system
376 complaints
Brakes
146 complaints
Fuel system
113 complaints
Engine
106 complaints
Other or unknown
60 complaints
Seats
57 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
55 complaints
Air bags
33 complaints
Steering
26 complaints
Exterior lighting
23 complaints
Vehicle speed control
22 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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