2013 Jeep Wrangler

549 serious complaints of 654, the most about power train (230) and steering (167); per car on the road, 0.5× this model's usual year. 7 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA19001: electrical overstress. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v234000 (power train , steering ) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Aug 2014

“The contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v234000 (power train , steering ) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Aug 2014

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 experience the illumination of the airbag warning lamp or traction control indicator lamp. (08-005-17, Mar 2017)

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.

654 owner complaints · 7 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2013 trims and features