Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 805 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V813000 Fuel Pump Relay May Fail Resulting In a Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17E061000 Supercharger Bracket may Damage ABS Line NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V572000 Incorrectly Installed Brake Booster Shield NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V435000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V879000 Vanity Lamp Short may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V115000 Fuel Pump Relay may Fail Resulting in Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V634000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V391000 Vanity Lamp Short may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V154000 Loss of Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V104000 Hard Brake Pedal may Lengthen Stopping Distance NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 376 complaints
- Service Brakes 141 complaints
- Engine 106 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 105 complaints
- Unknown or Other 59 complaints
- Seats 57 complaints
Of the 805 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 27 a fire; across all 805 complaints, owners report 28 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee faces significant reliability issues, primarily with its electrical system and brakes. Frequent recalls highlight failures in the Totally Integrated Power Module and brake booster. These issues contribute to high maintenance costs and potential safety concerns, impacting the vehicle's overall reliability assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | very common |
| brake booster | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| fuel pump relay | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| alternator | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plugs replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Stalling engine
- Hard brake pedal feel
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Intermittent electrical failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.