YearToAvoid

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 26 steering complaints for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of its 802 total complaints for the year. One crash and one injury are linked, with median mileage at failure of 40,500. No steering-specific recall is tied to this complaint set in the data.

Steering complaints
26
3% of 802
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
40,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Power steering suddenly cuts out or becomes extremely hard to turn during low-speed maneuvers like parking or making a turn.
  • A red steering-wheel warning light appears on the dash at the same time steering assist is lost.
  • Owners report the power steering belt fracturing, causing the wheel to seize without warning while driving.
  • Complete loss of power steering and brakes together occurs during unexpected engine stalls, often around turns or at low speed.
  • A power steering hose leak was found by a dealer technician shortly after purchase, raising concern about fire risk.
  • Power steering makes loud noise before failing, with a dealer reportedly saying this was typical for the 2013 model.

When 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 29, 2012, latest May 14, 2025.

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2012Nov 2013Sep 2015Oct 2016Aug 2017Apr 2018May 2020Jan 2021
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2012 to May 2025; peak May 2013 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

  1. 20103 (3%)
  2. 201186 (5%)
  3. 201299 (6%)
  4. 201326 (3%)
  5. 201481 (3%)
  6. 201541 (3%)
  7. 201616 (5%)
  8. 201718 (5%)
  9. 201814 (2%)
  10. 201914 (4%)
  11. 202013 (5%)
  12. 2021102 (25%)
  13. 202223 (9%)
  14. 202342 (11%)
  15. 20248 (3%)
  16. 20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA lists 26 steering-related complaints for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 3% of the 802 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The data provided lists no related recalls tied to this steering complaint set for the 2013 model year.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2013 Grand Cherokee?
The median mileage at failure among these steering complaints is 40,500 miles.
Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows one crash and one injury among the 26 steering complaints for this model year, with no fires reported.
How does 2013 compare to other Grand Cherokee years for steering complaints?
The 2013 model year's 3% share of complaints tied to steering is lower than years like 2021, which had 102 steering complaints making up 25% of that year's total.

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.