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2013 Jeep Wrangler: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

7Safety recalls
655Owner complaints to NHTSA
4Defect investigations

Most-reported problems

What 2013 Jeep Wrangler owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Power Train230Most reports between 0 and 70k miles
Steering167Most reports between 10k and 60k miles
Engine140Most reports between 30k and 90k miles
Electrical System103Most reports between 20k and 80k miles
Air Bags72Most reports between 40k and 80k miles
Unknown Or Other72Most reports between 40k and 90k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2019 · Do not drive · Campaign 19V018000
  • Seat Belts: FrontSep 2019 · Campaign 19V680000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2018 · Do not drive · Campaign 18V021000
  • Air Bags: FrontalMay 2016 · Campaign 16V288000
  • EquipmentFeb 2013 · Campaign 13E010000
  • Electrical SystemOct 2014 · Campaign 14V631000
  • Steering: Hydraulic Power AssistJun 2013 · Campaign 13V234000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · opened Sep 2021 · open
  • Seat belt buckle bracket failurePE19008 · opened Jul 2019 · closed Dec 2019
  • Electrical overstressEA19001 · opened Apr 2019 · closed Sep 2024
  • Totally Integrated Power Module FailureDP14004 · opened Sep 2014 · closed Jul 2015

Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.