2013 Jeep Wrangler problems and recalls
Owner complaints on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler include 1 fatality report, 14 crashes and 16 fires across 649 filings.
649
Complaints
7
Recalls
14
Crash reports
16
Fire reports
8
Injuries
42.3
Severity index
Severity index 42.3 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 126 of 145 by severity index among 2013 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 13% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2013 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 229 | 35.3% |
| STEERING | 167 | 25.7% |
| ENGINE | 140 | 21.6% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 102 | 15.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 72 | 11.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 72 | 11.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 60 | 9.2% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 32 | 4.9% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 193 |
| 2015 | 49 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 23 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (45 against 70).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V018000 | 15/01/2019 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal |
| 19V680000 | 26/09/2019 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame. |
| 18V021000 | 09/01/2018 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Sou |
| 16V288000 | 11/05/2016 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail. |
| 13E010000 | 25/02/2013 | EQUIPMENT | Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.0303 07, 14254.0303 08, 14254.0303Q, 14254.0309 07, 14254.0309 08, and 14254.030 |
| 14V631000 | 08/10/2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to July 19, 2013. Corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector may result in an electrical short. |
| 13V234000 | 04/06/2013 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and an automatic transmission and manufactured January 23, 2011, through February 23, 2013. The power steering line may contact and wear a hole in the trans |
Other Jeep Wrangler model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 12 years side by side.
- 2012sev 55.7
- 2014sev 52.3
- 2015sev 68.1
- 2016sev 101.4
- 2017sev 105.4
- 2018sev 21.1
- 2019sev 26.5
- 2020sev 35.8
- 2021sev 41.1
- 2022sev 47.0
- 2023sev 46.4
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-11. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.