Known Recalls

Model year record

2013 Jeep Wrangler

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,103 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V680000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
11,463
Reported to NHTSA
2019-09-26
Owners notified
2020-03-26

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.

Safety risk

A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V018000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,413,222
Reported to NHTSA
2019-01-15
Owners notified
2019-02-04

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V021000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
328,177
Reported to NHTSA
2018-01-09
Owners notified
2018-02-28

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V288000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
7,196
Reported to NHTSA
2016-05-11
Owners notified
2016-08-11

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

Safety risk

Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V631000

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Component
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
313,772
Reported to NHTSA
2014-10-08
Owners notified
2015-03-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V234000

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
180,131
Reported to NHTSA
2013-06-04
Owners notified
2013-09-23

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and an automatic transmission and manufactured January 23, 2011, through February 23, 2013. The power steering line may contact and wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line resulting in a loss of transmission fluid.

Safety risk

A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N28.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train23222,000 mi
Steering16624,600 mi
Engine14463,000 mi
Electrical system10455,000 mi
Air bags7958,306 mi
Service brakes7945,000 mi
Unknown or other7760,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3260,000 mi
Visibility/wiper3233,300 mi
Vehicle speed control2965,000 mi
Suspension1920,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1859,000 mi
Structure: body1610,595 mi
Wheels1020,000 mi
Exterior lighting95,900 mi
Seat belts555,000 mi
Tires415,000 mi
Visibility4—
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette399,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling345,000 mi
Seats316,726 mi
Structure320 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer262,724 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility220 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking2—
Latches/locks/linkages21,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic295,000 mi
Traction control system25,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core267,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel12,000 mi
Electrical system: horn169,120 mi
Electrical system: wiring15,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor1114,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump162,521 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1114,820 mi
Power train: manual transmission16,858 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper120,000 mi
Steering: column1100,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system115,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections15,921 mi
Structure: body: tailgate14,437 mi
Suspension: front170,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system119,100 mi

The 2012 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2014 model has roughly the same number of 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.