How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2013 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, which is 4% of the 650 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?

No related recalls are listed for the Structure & Body component on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler in this data.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler is 10,595 miles.

Are there fires or crashes linked to these complaints?

Among the 24 Structure & Body complaints, NHTSA records 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries.

How does the 2013 Wrangler compare to other years for this issue?

The 2013 Wrangler's 4% share of complaints tied to Structure & Body is similar to 2010, 2012, and 2014, and lower than the 8% seen in 2017 or the 112-complaint spike in 2018.

2013 Jeep Wrangler Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints made up 24 of 650 total complaints (4%) for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, a share similar to most other Wrangler years. No related recalls are listed for this component, and the median mileage at failure was 10,595.

Structure & Body complaints: 24; 4% of 650
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 10,595 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Tailgates and hoods reportedly failed to stay latched or fastened, with one owner describing a hood that popped open on its own at 55 mph and another reporting a tailgate hinge that bent after normal opening on a slight incline.
Some owners reported windshields cracking on their own during cold weather, often right after using the defroster, with no impact involved.
Water intrusion was reported during rain, with one owner stating that door seals were replaced but the leak recurred.
A few owners reported electrical fires that started while the vehicle was parked, in some cases totaling the Jeep.
One owner described rear doors built without interior handles, requiring passengers to exit only through the exterior handle.
Two complaints described crashes where structural or airbag performance was questioned during multi-vehicle collisions.

When 2013 Jeep Wrangler body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 10, 2013, latest Jul 16, 2019.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Jul 2019; peak Jan 2015 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Wrangler model year

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

201018 (3%)
201133 (7%)
201234 (4%)
201324 (4%)
201423 (4%)
201524 (5%)
201622 (5%)
201726 (8%)
2018112 (6%)
201929 (4%)
202023 (4%)
202123 (2%)
20225 (1%)
20238 (2%)
20241 (0%)
20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2013 Jeep Wrangler have?: NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, which is 4% of the 650 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?: No related recalls are listed for the Structure & Body component on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler in this data.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler is 10,595 miles.
Are there fires or crashes linked to these complaints?: Among the 24 Structure & Body complaints, NHTSA records 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries.
How does the 2013 Wrangler compare to other years for this issue?: The 2013 Wrangler's 4% share of complaints tied to Structure & Body is similar to 2010, 2012, and 2014, and lower than the 8% seen in 2017 or the 112-complaint spike in 2018.