2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems
109 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 109 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 76 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 21 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 76 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 6 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that an unknown substance was emitted from the ventilation system. As a result, the contact experienced burns to the hands, a foul taste of metal, and an inebriated sensation. The contact was hospitalized however, they were unable to determine the exact substance that caused the symptoms. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed that the radiator was emitting a substance through the ventilation system.
2013 jeep grand cherokee hemi engine suffered from a faulty tappet roller on the mds lifter. Part failed at 89000 miles causing engine issue and the need for replacement. This appears to be a common problem with this engine going back to 2011. Jeep did nothing to rectify this problem.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Electrical system 378 complaints
- Brakes 152 complaints
- Fuel system 113 complaints
- Seats 57 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 53 complaints
- Air bags 33 complaints
- Lighting 27 complaints
- Steering 27 complaints