repaired · 2021 Q2
Front: anchorage
Risk. A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2013 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 657 owner complaints about the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-680 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Jeep Wrangler has problems
657 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
230Power train7 crash/fire/injury
167Steering4 crash/fire/injury
140Engine7 crash/fire/injury
104Electrical system9 crash/fire/injury
72Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
65Service brakes6 crash/fire/injury
32Visibility/wiper
30Fuel/propulsion system
27Vehicle speed control
11417 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 230 | 7 |
| Steering | 167 | 4 |
| Engine | 140 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 104 | 9 |
| Air bags | 72 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 65 | 6 |
| Visibility/wiper | 32 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 27 | 0 |
| 17 other systems | 114 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2013 Jeep Wrangler recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Risk. A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
22kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 82 power train complaints. 95% were reported before 100,000 miles.
47under 30k miles78under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
8 owners mentioned a cost$1,600median
Middle half: $725 – $3,175
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Wrangler year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wrangler median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Jeep Wrangler safety ratings
2013 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (27.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, and the recalls they led to.
- Totally Integrated Power Module FailureNo recall
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Seat belt buckle bracket failureLed to recall 19V-680
In owners' words
What Wrangler owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
In September of 2023 our 13’ Jeep Wrangler Rubicon had an ABS Module failure. We went to our local Jeep (Gettel Jeep of Punta Gorda, FL) where they placed us on a list @number 1600. They told us to was safe to drive however use caution in the snow. As of August the Jeep became unable to drive. We…
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…
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…
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