2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 384 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 48% of all 802 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 67,863 miles. Six related recalls cover fuel pump relays, alternators, and sun visor wiring, and owners reported 21 fires and 2 crashes tied to this system.
- Electrical System complaints
- 384
- 48% of 802
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 21
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 67,863 mi
- Related recalls
- 6
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Alternators reportedly fail and overheat, in some cases glowing red or catching fire, often accompanied by smoke or a burning odor from under the hood.
- Owners report sudden loss of engine power or stalling while driving, sometimes at highway speed, with dashboard warning lights illuminating at the same time.
- Some vehicles reportedly experienced smoke or fire from the vanity lamp or sun visor wiring, linked to a recall for wiring clearance issues.
- Battery-related smoke or burning odor was reported during attempts to start or jump-start the vehicle, with the battery head smoking in at least one case.
- Electrical failures reportedly caused inability to shift out of park or start the vehicle, sometimes with an unrelated dashboard message referencing a clutch the vehicle does not have.
- Cabin smoke and fumes were reported while driving, in one case forcing the driver to pull over and remove a child from the vehicle.
When 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 8, 2012, latest Mar 31, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 19V813000Nov 14, 2019Electrical System528,594 vehicles
Electrical system
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.
- NHTSA 17V435000Jul 10, 2017Electrical System442,214 vehicles
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
- NHTSA 15V879000Dec 28, 2015Electrical System389,252 vehicles
Interior lighting
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
Risk: The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
- NHTSA 15V115000Feb 27, 2015Electrical System339,525 vehicles
Electrical system
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 17, 2010, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6, 5.7 or 6.4 liter engine, and 2012-2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 18, 2011, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6 or 5.7 liter engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R09. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-530. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
- NHTSA 14V634000Oct 8, 2014Electrical System435,081 vehicles
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
- NHTSA 14V391000Jul 2, 2014Electrical System653,562 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
Risk: If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
Electrical System complaints by Grand Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA lists 384 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Grand Cherokee, which is 48% of the 802 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system?
- Yes. NHTSA lists six related Electrical System recalls covering the fuel pump relay (campaigns 19V813000 and 15V115000), the alternator (14V634000 and 17V435000), and sun visor wiring (14V391000 and 15V879000).
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2013 Grand Cherokee?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on this model year is 67,863 miles, according to NHTSA data.
- Have there been fires linked to the 2013 Grand Cherokee's electrical system?
- NHTSA complaint data shows 21 fires and 4 injuries associated with Electrical System complaints on the 2013 Grand Cherokee, along with 2 crashes.
- Is the electrical problem rate higher in 2013 than other Grand Cherokee years?
- The 2013 model's 48% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is close to 2012's 52% and 2011's 49%, but higher than later years like 2015 at 11% and 2016 at 22%.