2013 Jeep Wrangler Problems

The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that after her husband had arrived at his destination, upon returning to the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was eventually able to restart and returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The contact stated that the failure seemed to occur after driving the vehicle for longer than 45 minutes to one hour. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure Safety Recall J30. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 92,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that it felt as if the transmission had seized. The contact stated that the RPM was revving however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that during a state inspection, the contact was informed that the passenger’s side rear axle shaft seal was leaking. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

My 2013 RHD jeep wrangler is showing codes B1B02 and B1B06. I took it to jason lewis automotive in sparta tn yesterday. The airbag light is on and the horn does not work. These are the exact same failures identified in safety recall s40. The previous owner of my car got this done in 2021 but the remedy has failed and the safety risk is back. They confirmed that the clockspring is bad and needs replacing. The confirmed the codes and it matches the s40 recall.

The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact crashed into the guard rail. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed the steering box shaft was snapped. There were no air bags deployed. There were no injuries or medical treatment on the scene. The police arrived at the scene and contacted a towing service. There were minor damages to the front of the vehicle. There was a police report filed. The vehicle was towed several times; however, ended up at the local independent mechanic. There was an unknown diagnosis. There was a steering box shaft and tie rod end replacement, in addition to an alignment done. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

The oil filter housing is known to leak, crack or break in standard weather conditions. This can be exacerbated by extreme climate or by simply storing the vehicle outside of a climate controlled area. The hazards posed start with the slow but continuous leak of engine oil from the housing down the transmission and driveline to the ground. This is an environmental hazard to ground water and plant life. The oil can also contaminate roadways leading to slick spots in the road coupled with icy conditions this could cause for large scale vehicular incidents. Lastly if this issue goes unchecked and the oil leaks out of the engine entirely or to a low enough level it could cause the engine to seize in some shape or fashion. This would cause the aforementioned hazards to occur all at once culminating a catastrophic hazard event.

Loud rattle noise on start up and ticking sound when running. Also using a little antifreeze. There is no antifreeze leaks.

I have a 2013 Jeep Wrangler with 180,000 miles. I never off road the vehicle, but after driving on a dirt road, the stability control kicked in during a turn. At the start of the next drive after that, there were 3 lights on the dashboard: brake, ABS, stability control. Connecting the JScan app to the vehicle, the ABS module is completely unresponsive and the vehicle gives a C2200 error code. There were no symptoms of this issue before this event. This vehicle is available to be inspected any time. Lack of ABS is a very dangerous safety concern, as neither of my children have ever had to drive a vehicle without ABS. After some research, this seems to be a very common problem. After some age and heat cycles, the electronics in the module become weak, and my single use of the Stability control apparently is enough to push the weak electronics over the edge and destroy the module. This has been confirmed through several companies who repair these modules, such as [XXX] , who no longer repairs these modules, apparently because the computer chips are no longer made, and I have heard stories about the chip maker going out of business during covid. It was also confirmed by a local Jeep specialist, and the dealer parts department also tells the same story, people have been waiting on this module for over 2 years now. A manufacturer of this size with this many vehicles affected by such a safety issue should step up and commission another chip manufacturer to make these vehicles road worthy again. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The clockspring went bad, but the recall for that only applies to 2007-2010 Jeep Wranglers. The airbag light is on, my horn does not work, and the buttons on my steering wheel don't work.

Faulty Clockspring Diagnosed by independent dealer. The occupant restraint system came on my dash about a 2 weeks ago without any warning. The clockspring controls the airbags and puts me and my family at risk for injury.The code reads: Driver Airbag Squib 2 circuit open

2013 Jeep Wrangler, which is currently subject to a manufacturer-issued “Do Not Drive” safety recall involving the driver’s airbag. Upon learning of the recall, I immediately acted responsibly by delivering my vehicle to Romano Chrysler Jeep in Fayetteville, New York, so the required safety repair could be completed. My Jeep has now been at the dealership for more than six weeks because the replacement airbag remains on backorder. During this time, I have repeatedly requested updates and asked whether a loaner or rental vehicle could be provided. Despite the fact that Stellantis has instructed owners not to drive affected vehicles, I have been informed that no transportation assistance will be provided. Compounding the problem, my New York State inspection expired while the Jeep has been sitting at the dealership. I attempted to have the vehicle inspected before bringing it in, but was advised that it could not legally be inspected until the safety recall had been completed. As a result, I have been left without a usable vehicle through no fault of my own. I fully understand that supply chain delays and backordered parts can occur. However, I do not believe it is reasonable or fair for a consumer to bear the financial and personal burden of a manufacturer-issued Do Not Drive recall while the required repair cannot be completed. As a long-time automotive owner, taxpayer, and consumer, I believe manufacturers should stand behind their products when a federally mandated safety recall removes a customer’s ability to safely operate their vehicle. I respectfully request the following: Immediate authorization for a loaner or rental vehicle at Stellantis’ expense until my Jeep is repaired. Expedited shipment of the required replacement airbag, if possible. Written confirmation of Stellantis’ position regarding transportation assistance during this prolonged recall delay.

The abs module is providing a code and mechanic states it is defective and needs to be replaced. Manufacturer has no parts available for repair. No accident occurred, only way to use vehicle is without abs protected braking.

Had this 2013 Jeep Wrangler since new and has ABS module internal failure code C2200. ABS, ANTI SKID, BRAKE lights are constantly lit on the dashboard. No ABS on this Jeep making it unsafe in an emergency braking situation which could cause a crash. Have tried for over a year and a half to have the ABS repaired or get a new ABS Module. As of today, June 29, 2026, Mopar Parts has again informed us that the ABS Module is unavailable. The Internet has been alive with many Jeep Wrangler owners driving around with no ABS braking. NTSA needs to take action to get this corrected.

My 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, has a non-functional horn and steering wheel controls, including cruise control and audio buttons, which stopped working in. I suspect a faulty clockspring, as these symptoms match issues in prior Jeep Wrangler recalls for 2007-2012 models (NHTSA campaign 11V528000), where clockspring failures also disabled horns and risked airbag malfunctions. My vehicle shows. This poses a safety risk, as the horn is critical for avoiding collisions. No repairs attempted yet, but similar complaints appear online from other 2013 Wrangler owners. Please investigate for a potential recall.

My dash lights went crazy while driving. I couldn't get the vehicle into the correct gear ( automatic transmission) I shut off waited then restarted drove home. After having the codes scaned it shows C2200 code ( faulty brake ABS module) called dealer they had none to sell or buy and told me no time was given to them when or if it would be available. I asked them what's the solution to using my vehicle safely then Park it and don't drive it.. Since then I've found thousands of people just like my situation. How can you build a vehicle and be unable to supply the public with replacement parts to operate as intended and not have a recall or offer a solution to trade off said vehicle. It's definitely a safety issue when a100,000 + owners have the exact same issue and no help In sight.

Mopar Performance 68018109AA A/C and Heater Actuator has failed 3 times. I've replaced the original and twice since. This part is a safety issue because it directed the heat to defrost/de-ice the Windshield and provide heat to the occupants. There is plenty of evidence on YouTube of Jeep owners replacing this part for years now and yet there has not been a Recall regarding this part. The last replacement part was in January 2020 and failed again which I just replaced. Three times since 2013 when I purchased the 10th Anniversary Jeep Rubicon new which is why I've had enough of MOPAR not caring about its customers

HEATER DOES NO BLOW HOT AIR ON DRIVERS SIDES VENTS. AS A RESULT, THIS CAUSED A FROSTED BLIND SPOT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF WINDOW AND DOOR GLASS. PP

This vehicle is notorious for a common issue yet that same issue which has not been recalled is the reason my engine blew on the highway and Jeep has failed to notify owners of this issue or give some sort of reimbursement. My Jeep was cruising just fine when my engine suddenly blew, it was well maintained and taken care of. Despite the great care the oil housing unit which many others have complained about cracked leaking all the oil in a matter of minutes. This essential piece failing and releasing all the oil caused my engine to blow. Jeep is notorious for having a plastic oil housing unit with no heat shield since it is inbetween both engine bays. Having the unit where it is while creating the piece out of plastic seems like a text-book way to have catastrophic failure and further profit off complete engine failure. This material design flaw has now cost me nearly $800 come to find out I need a total engine replacement now which will be around $4000. This is completely unacceptable a vehicle was allowed to be put on the road with such a catastrophic design flaw and physically endangered me when this happened. In the attached files you can see the pooling of oil, I also have official reference from a local auto shop and screenshots of multiple online complaints.

The components in the N28 / NHTSA 13V-234 recall did exactly what they were recalled for. My check engine light came on a few months back so I brought it to be diagnosed at a parts store and diagnostic scanner listed P codes for possible O2 sensor. I brought my 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sport into a Jeep dealership(#1) in Friday, November 1st, 2024 and upon the first inspection, they found a couple of issues and printed an quote for $127.33, I signed off on that quote. Then another hour or 2 passed by, they brought me a revised quote for over $600, which I was still okay with and signed off to have repaired. Then they offered to bring me home after hours of sitting in the lobby. The next day, I get a link to review the revised inspection and it was over $2400. The engine charge was over $1900 caused by the N28 recall. I asked them to just do the recall because I could not afford it the remaining. Upon looking into forums, documents & diagrams researching online specific to the N28 recall, I reached out to the manufacturer quite a few times by phone and email. I was working with someone who I thought would be helpful, since he suggested I call a different Jeep Dealership (#2) Service Dept. and speak with a mechanic there. I spoke with a mechanic at #2 and sent #1's inspection report, and #2 dealership's mechanic confirmed the issues are connected & caused by the recall. The manufacture's contact (that I thought was more helpful than the ones I spoke with prior) was emailing me. I reported back to the contact on November 14th, 2024 what dealership #2 said and he never responded. I followed up for a response on November 21st, 2024. I still have no response as of January 30th, 2025.

THE HOOD WOULD FLUTTER AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH OR MORE, NORMALLY ON INTERSTATE DRIVING. SEEMED WORSE WHEN HIGH WINDS (WEATHER) WERE PRESENT. WHEN MY HOOD WAS DAMAGED BY HAIL IN MAY 2018, I CHANGED THE ORIGINAL HOOD LATCHES ALSO TO AN AFTERMARKET PRODUCT THAT NO LONGER ALLOWS THE HOOD TO FLUTTER AT THESE SPEEDS. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED FROM THE TIME I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE (01/2014) UNTIL LATCHES WERE CHANGED TO AFTERMARKET PRODUCT (05/2018).

THE HOOD LATCHES DO NOT PREVENT THE HOOD FROM FLUTTERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE HOOD LATCHES MAY FAIL AT ANY MOMENT.

When driving approximately 45 mph and above the entire car starts to violently shake. I don't know what part causes this problem. I've heard it could be : steering damper, ball joints, tie rods, track bar, front suspension damper cause this. IDK. Until I can afford to take it to a service shop and get it checked and repaired, it sits parked because I'm afraid to drive it. This started about a month ago. Jeep (Stellantis) should be recalling and repairing ALL Wranglers with this problem not just newer models. My car has LOW miles but somehow got excluded from the lawsuit settlement apparently which is going by model years. This is a safety issue.

The tie rod (steering) randomly disconnected causing loss of steering at 10mph.

I UNDERSTAND THAT THE NEXT YEARS MODEL HAD A RECAP FOR THE 2014 MODEL FOR THE TPM CONTROL MODULE. IT SEEMS TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 2013 YEAR MODEL. THE WARNING LIGHT KEEPS ALERTING DESPITE THE SENSORS ARE ALL FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND TIRE PRESSURE CHECKED.

THE FRONT WHEELS WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY AT HIGH SPEEDS (55MPH). THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND ONLY CONSIDERABLE SLOWING AND COUNTERMEASURES CAN STOP THIS HORRIFYING PROBLEM. THE CONDITION IS KNOWN AS "JEEP DEATH WOBBLE" AND IF YOU LOOK IT UP ON GOOGLE YOU CAN SEE VIDEO OF PRECISELY WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY, ON BRIDGES, ON CURVES WHILE I AM GOING FAST. IT HAPPENED AT 20K THEY FIXED IT AND IT STARTED TO HAPPEN AGAIN AROUND 75K. THEY KNOW THERE IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM.

TIPM IS BAD. DOOR DON'T OPEN OR LOCK AT TIMES. SOMETIMES WHEN JEEP IS TURNED OFF THE JEEP RADIO WILL NOT TURN OFF. AIRBAG LIGHT COMES IN AT TIMES

VEHICLE STALLS AT RANDOM TIMES BUT MOST OFTEN WHEN PUTTING INTO REVERSE AFTER SITTING FOR A WHILE. IT HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON MAJOR ROADS WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN LIFE THREATENING. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO SHIFTS VERY JERKY AT TIMES FOR NO REAL REASON. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL COME ON RANDOMLY AND USUALLY SEEM TIED TO TURN ON THE TURN SIGNALS WHICH HAPPEN TO BE ON THE OTHER CONTROL KNOB. LIGHTS WILL DIM ON NAV/RADIO WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE TURNED ON. I WOULD SAY THERE IS AN OBVIOUS ELECTRICAL/COMPUTER ISSUE THAT MUST BE CAUSING THESE THINGS TO HAPPEN. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. *TR

The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated the driver’s side front seat belt failed to latch securely. The contact stated that the air bag and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V680000 (Seat Belts). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.

THE GAS CAP NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED IT SEVERAL TIMES AND THE LIGHT STILL COMES ON. THE SEAT BELT IS A RECALL, BUT YET THEY HAVE NO PARTS TO FIX IT. RHD JEEP'S ONLY.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FREEDOM ROOF. AS A RESULT, THE CARPETS INSIDE THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME SOAKED FROM RAIN AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR PRESENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOR MATS WERE VERY SLIPPERY DUE TO THE WATER IN THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, DURING THE WINTER MONTHS WITH EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO UNLOCK THE PASSENGER DOOR. RINALDI CHRYSLER DODGE TRUCKS & JEEP INC (650 GOLD STAR HIGHWAY, SHENANDOAH, PA 17976, (570)462-2713) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.

NO HEAT ON DRIVERS SIDE ONLY CAUSING VISIBILITY ISSUES AS DEFROST ON DRIVERS SIDE IS BLOWING COLD AIR. SHOP HAS DONE COLANT FLUSH 2X IN 1 YEAR PLUS CHANGED THE THERMOSTAT WHICH HAVE ALL ONLY BEEN TEMPORARY FIXES. ISSUE ALWAYS RETURNS. HEATED SEATS FAIL TO FUNCTION AS COLDER THE OUTSIDE TEMP IS AND WHEN ENGAGED DOESNT FEEL AS HOT AS THEY SHOULD. JEEP ENGINE STALLS OUT IN REVERSE, WORSE WHEN COLD OUTSIDE, WILL ALSO DIES OCCASIONALLY WHEN PUTTING INTO DRIVE. DEALER FAIL TO FIND THE CAUSE AS NO WARNING LIGHTS ARE EVER ON AS THIS DID NOT HAPPEN IN THEIR PRESENCE AND NO CODES COME UP ALTHOUGH THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY MORNING DURING WINTER WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. OCCASIONALLY IF ENGINE IS STALLING UPON REVERSE IT WILL ALSO STALL IN THE STREET AGAIN WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE. THIS STALLING ISSUE WILL HAPPEN NO MATTER IF I WARM THE ENGINE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE OR NOT IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE BUT IT IS MORE OFTEN IN WINTER. DON'T REMEMBER HAVING THIS ISSUE DURING SUMMER BUT I'VE ONLY OWNED IT 1 YEAR. JEEP ALSO OCCASIONALLY SHAKES TERRIBLY WHEN I HIT 60MPH. SO BADLY, I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN OR PULL OVER AS I FEEL LIKE ITS GOING TO LOSE CONTROL. MY ENTIRE FRONT END STARTS SHAKING, STEALING WHEEL BOUNCING ITS AWFUL. THIS 1ST HAPPENED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING AND I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD THE FRONT PASSENGER CALIPER WAS FALLING OFF, THEY REPLACED THAT AND 1 WK LATER THAT SAME CALIPER WAS AGAIN HANGING ON BY JIST 1 BOLT. SHAKING IS AGAIN HAPPENING STARTING AT EXACTLY 60MPH BUT CALIPERS ARE IN TACT SO I DON'T BELIEVE THIS WAS THE REAL ISSUE EITHER. THIS $26K JEEP IS TURNING OUT TO BE A MONEY PIT. ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. I KEEP READING ABOUT JEEP OWNERS ALL WITH MY SAME PROBLEMS SO WHY ARE NONE OF THESE ISSUES BEING RECALLED???

Michelin Defender Tire with ~90% tread exploded with no indicators or warning. VDOT repairman indicated that it had exploded from the side. Incident happened on the highway 2/24/24 going 60mph. Jeep did not observe any potholes, road debris, or curbs. I do not do off-roading. Tires had 35psi. I drive average 6000 miles a year. Tire: LT 285/70R17 121/118R dot 1b7 bf 005x 2922 load range E. Wheel: PRC 7069/AT L 13+JK 17X9 33X12.50 R17 employee from tirerack.com confirmed tire/wheel are a match. Tire is available for inspection. Will have tire shop take it off the wheel and inquire to see if they can evaluate what happened. Tire has only been inspected by VDOT employee on site of incident. No sign of warnings or dashboard light before incident until after it blew up which produced a low tire pressure indicator. Has not been reproduced or confirmed by dealer or independent service center. Safety was put in risk to driver and other drivers on highway going highway speed. Was able to control car to a stop. Jeeps are at higher risk of rolling over. Luckily nobody was hurt and no damage to vehicle other than the Tire.

I PURCHASED A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER FROM TALLAHASSEE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP IN TALLAHASSEE, FL WITH 8+ YEAR OLD TIRES. THEY ARE DRY ROTTED. I HAVE ORDERED NEW TIRES BUT I KNOW THE DOT SAYS TIRES SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROAD AFTER 5 YEARS. I HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE TIRES I AM THANKFUL I DID NOT HURT ANYONE ELSE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE MANUAL CLUTCH FAILED TO SWITCH GEARS. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CLUTCH. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,858.