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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, about 3% of the 802 total complaints for that year. Median mileage at failure was 47,000. No related recalls are tied to this specific complaint area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
26
3% of 802
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
47,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report lug nuts swelling or ballooning over time, making them difficult or impossible to remove and sometimes breaking the wheel stud.
  • Some describe a front wheel disconnecting from the vehicle while driving at highway speed, causing a temporary loss of control.
  • Tire tread separation or blowouts were reported at low mileage, including a rear tire that split shortly after the tire pressure light illuminated.
  • Owners of Overland models describe an air suspension warning light tied to an air compressor leak, occurring within a few years of ownership.
  • Several owners mention delays getting parts for recall-related repairs affecting tires and equipment, though these recalls are not listed under this specific problem area.

When 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 1, 2012, latest May 19, 2026.

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2012Feb 2015Sep 2015Jan 2017Apr 2018Jun 2020May 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2012 to May 2026; peak Apr 2015 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

  1. 201010 (8%)
  2. 201144 (3%)
  3. 201252 (3%)
  4. 201326 (3%)
  5. 201470 (3%)
  6. 201531 (2%)
  7. 201610 (3%)
  8. 201714 (4%)
  9. 201825 (3%)
  10. 201912 (3%)
  11. 202010 (4%)
  12. 202135 (9%)
  13. 202223 (9%)
  14. 202364 (17%)
  15. 20247 (3%)
  16. 20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 26 complaints in this area for the 2013 model year, about 3% of its 802 total complaints.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Grand Cherokee's suspension or tires?
No recalls are listed specifically under the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaint area for this model year in the available data.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 47,000 miles.
Did these suspension or tire problems cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and no fires or injuries linked to these 26 complaints.
How does 2013 compare to other Grand Cherokee years for this issue?
The 2013 model's 3% share is similar to 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2024, but lower than 2023's 17% share and 2010's 8% share.

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.