2013 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 79 brake complaints for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 12% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 45,800. There are no related recalls on file for this brake issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 79
- 12% of 650
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 45,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Parking brake fails to hold the vehicle on an incline or when parked, letting it roll into objects or other vehicles.
- Brake pedal travels to the floor with little resistance, sometimes accompanied by squealing or a burning odor.
- Owners report a missing bolt from a front brake caliper discovered after abnormal vibration and clicking noises while braking.
- Some drivers report sudden brake failure at low speed leading to a collision, in one case followed by a fire.
- Emergency brake feels loose or slips even when pulled tight, a condition some dealers reportedly described as normal.
- Hill start assist malfunctions on manual-transmission models, causing added wear on brakes and clutch.
When 2013 Jeep Wrangler brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 2, 2013, latest Jul 13, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Wrangler model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2013 Jeep Wrangler have?
- NHTSA lists 79 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, making up 12% of the 650 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2013 Jeep Wrangler brakes?
- No. The data on file shows no related recalls for the brake issues reported on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler.
- At what mileage do 2013 Wrangler brake problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake issue is 45,800 miles.
- Did the 2013 Jeep Wrangler brake problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint group includes 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury.
- Is the 2013 Wrangler worse for brakes than other Wrangler years?
- Its 79 complaints and 12% share are higher than 2010 (7%) and 2011 (8%), but lower than 2015 (30%) and 2016 (31%), so it sits in the middle among Wrangler model years.