2013 Jeep Wrangler steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 168 complaints for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 168 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 25,000 miles 51 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 22 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 51 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 25,000 miles, and 76% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Traveling straight when hit bump in road, loss of steering occurred which propelled vehicle into parked car and then small brick wall in front lawn/driveway. Car was a total loss.
When vehicle hits a bump, it vibrates so driver is unable to control vehicle until it is brought to a complete stop. Investigation online points to "death wobble" as described by other jeep owners. Happens on both city streets and highway. Took to local jeep dealership, replaced ball joints, happened again a week later. Called dealership again, they don't seem to have an answer for us. Literally afraid to drive vehicle without a definite fix or answer.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler
- Drivetrain & axles 230 complaints
- Engine 144 complaints
- Electrical system 103 complaints
- Air bags 72 complaints
- Brakes 65 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 39 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Cruise control 27 complaints