Model year record

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,168 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V813000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
528,594
Reported to NHTSA
2019-11-14
Owners notified
2020-12-10

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V572000

Service brakes

Component
Service brakes
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
646,394
Reported to NHTSA
2017-09-18
Owners notified
2017-11-10

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.

Safety risk

If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V435000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
442,214
Reported to NHTSA
2017-07-10
Owners notified
2018-02-12

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Safety risk

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V879000

Interior lighting

Component
Interior lighting
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
389,252
Reported to NHTSA
2015-12-28
Owners notified
2016-07-28

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.

Safety risk

The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V115000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
339,525
Reported to NHTSA
2015-02-27
Owners notified
2015-08-07

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 17, 2010, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6, 5.7 or 6.4 liter engine, and 2012-2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 18, 2011, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6 or 5.7 liter engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R09. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-530. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V634000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
435,081
Reported to NHTSA
2014-10-08
Owners notified
2015-02-27

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Safety risk

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V391000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
653,562
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-02
Owners notified
2014-08-25

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.

Safety risk

If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V154000

Service brakes

Component
Service brakes
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
646,498
Reported to NHTSA
2014-04-01
Owners notified
2014-05-30

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.

Safety risk

The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V104000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
18,780
Reported to NHTSA
2014-03-04
Owners notified
2014-04-03

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, through October 1, 2012. Under certain braking events, the Ready Alert Braking System (RAB) may result in the driver experiencing a hard brake pedal feel.

Safety risk

If the driver experiences a hard brake pedal, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system37966,000 mi
Service brakes14318,000 mi
Engine11374,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system10970,000 mi
Unknown or other6475,000 mi
Seats6078,800 mi
Power train5778,500 mi
Air bags3661,816 mi
Steering2640,500 mi
Exterior lighting2430,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1868,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1363,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1170,000 mi
Tires101,822 mi
Suspension980,000 mi
Visibility/wiper947,760 mi
Structure: body849,000 mi
Wheels653,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator588,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings516,000 mi
Seat belts561,816 mi
Equipment4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump490,000 mi
Interior lighting4155,000 mi
Visibility450 mi
Engine and engine cooling3
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control360,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking212,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)2118,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint2121,000 mi
Structure26,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control255,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2115,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2109,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition154,500 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly132,900 mi
Electrical system: wiring1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly150,900 mi
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)120 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights190,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel175,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump1
Lane departure: blind spot detection190,000 mi
Lane departure: lane keep: steering assist18,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock130,000 mi
Steering: column122,315 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars120,450 mi
Structure: interior panels: dashboard1100,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: sun visor195,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems132,900 mi
Traction control system190,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal18,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: throttle1160,000 mi
Visibility: windshield11,000 mi

The 2012 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2014 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.