YearToAvoid

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 111 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 14% of all 802 complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 72,600 miles. No related recalls are listed in this dataset, though owner narratives reference a separate fuel pump relay recall tied to the TIPM module.

Fuel System complaints
111
14% of 802
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
72,600 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power or engine stalling while driving, sometimes right after crossing intersections or accelerating from a stop.
  • Several drivers describe the check engine light coming on followed immediately by a loss of engine response.
  • Some owners state the fuel pump and sender had to be replaced after a stall event, with the vehicle towed to a repair shop.
  • Multiple complaints mention a fuel pump relay tied to the totally integrated power module (TIPM) that can operate intermittently or fail without warning, causing stalling.
  • Owners describe long waits for replacement parts related to the fuel pump relay recall, leaving the vehicle in a reported unsafe condition in the meantime.

When 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 15, 2014, latest Mar 30, 2026.

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter132014 Q32016 Q12018 Q42020 Q12021 Q22023 Q22025 Q1
111 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2020 Q3 (13).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20102 (2%)
  2. 2011283 (17%)
  3. 2012248 (15%)
  4. 2013111 (14%)
  5. 2014180 (8%)
  6. 2015116 (9%)
  7. 201645 (15%)
  8. 201733 (9%)
  9. 201863 (7%)
  10. 20198 (2%)
  11. 202021 (9%)
  12. 202139 (10%)
  13. 202242 (16%)
  14. 202353 (14%)
  15. 202442 (17%)
  16. 202513 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA lists 111 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 model year, which is 14% of the 802 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The dataset shows no related recalls listed for this fuel system category, but several owner complaints reference a separate fuel pump relay recall tied to the TIPM module.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 72,600 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2013 Grand Cherokee.
What do owners report happening with the fuel system?
Owners describe sudden stalling while driving, loss of power during acceleration, and fuel pump or sender failures, with some tied to a fuel pump relay issue in the TIPM module.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?
The data records 1 crash and 1 fire among the complaints filed in this category for the 2013 Grand Cherokee, with 0 injuries reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.