2013 Jeep Wrangler electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 103 complaints for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 10% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 103 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 66 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 17 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 66 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 8 fires, 2 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle travelling down curved highway ramp, inexplicably lost control, hit the jersey barrier, went over the jersey barrier and crashed into the abutment of the overpass bridge and then flipped over bursting into flames. Driver was killed. No evasive maneuvers were made by the driver, no skid marks, cause of crash unknown. Consumer stated vehicle was disposed approx.6-10 months ago.
Changed spark plugs on jeep, when done turned it on. Vehicle stayed running for 5 secs and shut off. Did that 3 times, then never turned back on. Lights, locks, and alarm worked fine. Vehicle would not start at all. Put in a new battery and wouldn't turn on. Left sitting for a day. Checked it again the next day, battery was hot and cables were melting on it. Towed it to the repair shop. Said it was tipm . Ordered a new one. And jeep still will not turn on.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler
- Drivetrain & axles 230 complaints
- Steering 168 complaints
- Engine 144 complaints
- Air bags 72 complaints
- Brakes 65 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 39 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Cruise control 27 complaints