2013 Jeep Wrangler Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 3%of 657 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,944miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 3% of the 657 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,944 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Esc light came on while driving down the road. After that, the brakes started on their own and I couldn't steer. I was able to slowly drive to the dealership and they had to fix the clock spring. Even though this is a known recall and problem to the 2007-2010 jeeps, they didn't include the 2013 in the recall and it was over $600 out of my pocket to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11141430, filed 2018-10, 41,180 miles“My vehicle has been broken into more than 5 times in the past 6 months and I have all these people following me around on every location I am while serving my mail route...I spent over 2500 on sensors and wiring but my vehicle continues to flash check engine lights and chimes constantly while driving down the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #11113450, filed 2018-07, 159,224 miles“Traction control and check engine light illuminated not allowing me to accelerate. This Jeep has been in the shop about 30 times and the problem is still not resolved, they are telling me that I need a new wiring harness and that they will not cover it because the warranty is expired this has been ongoing since 19000 miles. Also water in the passenger side floor board from heater core. Seat belt broke in half and”
NHTSA complaint #11163487, filed 2018-12, 19,000 miles“Traction control light stays on. Unable to turn off. Everything is pointing to the clockspring recall. But my Jeep has not gotten any letter or notification about the recall that is currently out. Please add my VIN to the recall list so I can take it to the dealer asap”
NHTSA complaint #11098043, filed 2018-05, 79,970 miles“Driving down interstate, check engine soon light, and traction control light come on, vehicle loses power, decelerates on its own. Cruise control stops working. Have to almost floor gas pedal to keep power going to vehicle. Vehicle then randomly has small burst of acceleration on its own. Occured while driving down I-10. Occurs randomly while driving, without warning. Almost caused a major accident between myself and a semi, while my kids were in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11093895, filed 2018-05, 79,900 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 0% |
| 2019 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 | 46 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 | 14 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 18 | 3% |
| 2012 | 30 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 22 | 3% |
| 2007 | 13 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2013 Jeep Wrangler
230 complaintsSteering
167 complaintsEngine
140 complaintsElectrical system
104 complaintsOther or unknown
74 complaintsAir bags
72 complaintsBrakes
67 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
39 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSuspension
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler
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.
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