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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

805Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
20Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
85Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System378 complaints

378 complaints; 5 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V391000, 14V634000, 15V115000, 17V435000, 19V813000.

Brakes152 complaints

152 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V104000, 14V154000, 17V572000.

Fuel and Propulsion System113 complaints

113 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine110 complaints

110 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other59 complaints

59 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats57 complaints

57 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train55 complaints

55 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting27 complaints

27 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V879000.

Steering26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V104000Reported March 4, 2014 - 18,780 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 18,780 vehicles across all affected models.

14V154000Reported April 1, 2014 - 646,498 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 646,498 vehicles across all affected models.

14V391000Reported July 2, 2014 - 653,562 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 653,562 vehicles across all affected models.

14V634000Reported October 8, 2014 - 435,081 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 8, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 435,081 vehicles across all affected models.

15V115000Reported February 27, 2015 - 339,525 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 339,525 vehicles across all affected models.

15V879000Reported December 28, 2015 - 389,252 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on December 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 389,252 vehicles across all affected models.

17V435000Reported July 10, 2017 - 442,214 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 442,214 vehicles across all affected models.

17V572000Reported September 18, 2017 - 646,394 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 646,394 vehicles across all affected models.

19V813000Reported November 14, 2019 - 528,594 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 528,594 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP14004Opened September 25, 2014 - Closed July 24, 2015

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA14001Opened January 10, 2014 - Closed August 12, 2014

Headliner Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 14V391000.

EA14001Opened January 10, 2014 - Closed August 12, 2014

Headliner Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 14V391000.

EA14001Opened January 10, 2014 - Closed August 12, 2014

Headliner Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 14V391000.

EA14001Opened January 10, 2014 - Closed August 12, 2014

Headliner Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 14V391000.

EA14001Opened January 10, 2014 - Closed August 12, 2014

Headliner Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 14V391000.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE13027Opened August 19, 2013 - Closed January 14, 2014

Headliner Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE13027Opened August 19, 2013 - Closed January 14, 2014

Headliner Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE13027Opened August 19, 2013 - Closed January 14, 2014

Headliner Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE13027Opened August 19, 2013 - Closed January 14, 2014

Headliner Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE13027Opened August 19, 2013 - Closed January 14, 2014

Headliner Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE19014Opened September 9, 2019 - Closed February 25, 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE19014Opened September 9, 2019 - Closed February 25, 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ15003Opened May 1, 2015 - Closed July 6, 2016

Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 15V879000.

RQ15003Opened May 1, 2015 - Closed July 6, 2016

Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 15V879000.

RQ15003Opened May 1, 2015 - Closed July 6, 2016

Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 15V879000.

RQ15003Opened May 1, 2015 - Closed July 6, 2016

Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 15V879000.

RQ15003Opened May 1, 2015 - Closed July 6, 2016

Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 15V879000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20123
201323
2014113
2015143
201642
201772
201872
201963
2020106
202171
202225
202322
202420
202516
202614
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.