2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 106about this part
- Share
- 13%of 805 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 106 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 13% of the 805 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A fuel pump relay failure can result in a stall condition if the vehicle is running or a no-start condition if not running. I use currently my car for works matter. I was very kind and I am very afraid to use the car and this prevented me from being late in my personal affairs ann I am emotionally affected because up to the mopars does not have solution.”
NHTSA complaint #11307555, filed 2020-02, 58,000 miles“Car stalls without warning on the highway. This has happened 8 times in the past year. Recall was issued november 2019 with a temp fix. I received the temp fix in january 2020. I had another stalling incident on the highway feb 11 2020. The car has been at the dealership since. Jeep/chrysler has been less than helpful.”
NHTSA complaint #11311617, filed 2020-02, 157,000 miles“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“The engine oil cooler deteriorates and brake leaving you stranded on a poodle of oil and water without any notice whatsoever other than a great superheating condition that will lead to complete motor failure and possible fire while on the highway while on my way to bringing my grandkids to school.”
NHTSA complaint #11310412, filed 2020-02, 105,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10682402, filed 2015-02, 59,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10212290Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10162466May 3, 2019Oil Filter Adapter If replacing Oil Filter Adapter due to oil leak, please be aware a seal kit is available for repair. If replacing due to missing Spring Loaded Check Valve, a…
- 10130087Aug 24, 2016PSU Exhaust Phaser 05048043AB If replacing the Exhaust Phaser for the following codes: P0340 Cam Missing/Camshaft Sensor Circuit and/or P0345 Cam Missing/Camshaft Sensor Circuit…
- 10144868Mar 31, 2015Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of…
- 10148573Jan 7, 2015Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of…
- 10062950Oct 3, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10141224Jul 15, 2014P0520- Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit This bulletin involves replacing the oil pressure sensor with a revised part. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction…
- 10141215Jul 4, 2014Flash: Difficult to Start Engine In Cold Ambient Temps When Using the Block Heater. Also Includes Powertrain System Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and…
- 10141214Jul 4, 2014Flash: Surge, Shudder or Pulsation at Highway Speeds This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.This is an…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 71% |
| 2025 | 23 | 29% |
| 2024 | 109 | 43% |
| 2023 | 86 | 21% |
| 2022 | 51 | 19% |
| 2021 | 61 | 15% |
| 2020 | 50 | 21% |
| 2019 | 64 | 17% |
| 2018 | 125 | 15% |
| 2017 | 102 | 28% |
| 2016 | 76 | 24% |
| 2015 | 204 | 15% |
| 2014 | 409 | 17% |
| 2013 | 106 | 13% |
| 2012 | 285 | 17% |
| 2011 | 344 | 21% |
| 2010 | 21 | 18% |
| 2009 | 22 | 16% |
| 2008 | 107 | 15% |
| 2007 | 170 | 15% |
| 2006 | 124 | 10% |
| 2005 | 134 | 7% |
| 2004 | 35 | 3% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 26 | 2% |
| 2001 | 19 | 2% |
| 2000 | 34 | 2% |
| 1999 | 22 | 1% |
| 1998 | 14 | 1% |
| 1997 | 15 | 2% |
| 1996 | 17 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 0% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
376 complaintsBrakes
146 complaintsFuel system
113 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsSeats
57 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
55 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology