How many electrical complaints does the 2013 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 107 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Wrangler, which is 16% of its 650 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler electrical system?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2013 Wrangler is 52,000 miles.

Are the electrical issues dangerous?

Among the 107 complaints, 8 involve fires and 2 involve crashes, with 2 injuries reported.

How does 2013 compare to other Wrangler years for electrical complaints?

The 16% share for 2013 is close to nearby years like 2010 (15%) and 2014 (13%), but lower than recent years such as 2024 (57%).

2013 Jeep Wrangler Electrical System Problems

The 2013 Jeep Wrangler has 107 Electrical System complaints, 16% of its 650 total complaints, at a median 52,000 miles. Eight complaints involve fires and two involve crashes. NHTSA lists no recalls tied to this area.

Electrical System complaints: 107; 16% of 650
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 8
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 52,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report electrical fires starting spontaneously in parked or recently driven vehicles, sometimes hours after the engine was shut off.
Some describe the TIPM (totally integrated power module) smoking, with wipers, lights, and horn activating on their own before catching fire.
Several report sudden loss of power or stalling at highway speed accompanied by failure of door locks or inability to remove the key.
Owners note the A/C and radio shutting off without warning while headlights flicker on and off intermittently.
A few noticed moisture collecting inside tail light compartments shortly after purchase.

When 2013 Jeep Wrangler electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 22, 2013, latest Apr 22, 2026.

107 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2016 Q1 (9).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Wrangler model year

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

2010103 (15%)
201185 (18%)
2012153 (18%)
2013107 (16%)
201487 (13%)
201583 (18%)
201658 (13%)
201748 (16%)
2018273 (15%)
2019151 (20%)
2020182 (30%)
2021305 (33%)
2022171 (43%)
2023192 (53%)
2024413 (57%)
202536 (55%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2013 Jeep Wrangler have?: NHTSA lists 107 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Wrangler, which is 16% of its 650 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler electrical system?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2013 Wrangler is 52,000 miles.
Are the electrical issues dangerous?: Among the 107 complaints, 8 involve fires and 2 involve crashes, with 2 injuries reported.
How does 2013 compare to other Wrangler years for electrical complaints?: The 16% share for 2013 is close to nearby years like 2010 (15%) and 2014 (13%), but lower than recent years such as 2024 (57%).