How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?

NHTSA lists 36 complaints in this area for the 2013 model year, which is 6% of the 650 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall related to visibility on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?

Yes, recall 14V631000 covers 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles built between February 16, 2010 and July 19, 2013, addressing corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector.

At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 34,140 miles for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Wrangler.

Do these windshield issues involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these 36 complaints, though 1 fire was reported.

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

The 2013 model year's 36 complaints and 6% share are higher than most other Wrangler years, including 2012 with 39 complaints at 5% and 2018 with 43 complaints at only 2%.

2013 Jeep Wrangler Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 36 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of that year's 650 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 34,140. One related recall (14V631000) covers corrosion in the heated mirror connector.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 36; 6% of 650
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 34,140 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshields reportedly crack spontaneously with no rock impact, often starting near the bottom edge and spreading in a lateral or circular pattern.
Several owners report the crack developing right after turning on the defroster or heat in cold weather, sometimes accompanied by a loud pop.
Some cracks appeared while the vehicle was parked and stationary with the heater running.
Owners describe windshield wipers turning on intermittently by themselves along with other electrical glitches like cruise control and turn signal malfunctions.
One complaint links a windshield fracture to a malfunctioning vent control system that also blew hot air and caused a fuse to fail.
A separate account describes vent controls failing intermittently along with reported fumes entering the cabin.

When 2013 Jeep Wrangler visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint May 7, 2013, latest Nov 5, 2021.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to Nov 2021; peak Sep 2015 (5).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler

NHTSA 14V631000Oct 8, 2014Visibility & Wipers313,772 vehicles
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to July 19, 2013. Corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector may result in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will move the exterior mirror power feed to a separate connector, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P61.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Wrangler model year

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

201013 (2%)
201114 (3%)
201239 (5%)
201336 (6%)
201413 (2%)
20153 (1%)
20165 (1%)
20179 (3%)
201843 (2%)
201929 (4%)
202033 (5%)
202119 (2%)
20227 (2%)
20239 (2%)
20245 (1%)
20253 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?: NHTSA lists 36 complaints in this area for the 2013 model year, which is 6% of the 650 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall related to visibility on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?: Yes, recall 14V631000 covers 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles built between February 16, 2010 and July 19, 2013, addressing corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector.
At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 34,140 miles for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Wrangler.
Do these windshield issues involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these 36 complaints, though 1 fire was reported.
How does the 2013 Wrangler compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2013 model year's 36 complaints and 6% share are higher than most other Wrangler years, including 2012 with 39 complaints at 5% and 2018 with 43 complaints at only 2%.