2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

472 serious complaints of 804, the most about brakes (141) and engine (106); per car on the road, 1.7× this model's usual year. 10 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v154000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Sep 2014

“The contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While starting the vehicle, it stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart when the brake pedal was applied. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Feb 2018

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. (09-002-14, Jun 2014)
• Extended coverage Some customers may comment on one of the following: The carbon fiber inner doors and instrument panel appliques are delaminating. (23-001-19, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage Customers may comment on the following:The upper leather IP cover is delaminating or separating. (23-036-19, Dec 2019)
• Extended coverage Customers may comment on the following:The AHR is deployed on one or both front seats and will not reset. (23-018-20, Nov 2020)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

804 owner complaints · 10 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 14–19 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features