2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

104Engine complaints

13%Of all 799 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM368 · 46.1%

SERVICE BRAKES141 · 17.6%

ENGINE104 · 13%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM103 · 12.9%

Unspecified / other58 · 7.3%

Share of the 799 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee overview page.

What owners report

“IN ABOUT ONE OF EVERY THIRTY STARTS, THE ENGINE DIES QUICKLY EVEN THOUGH THE DASH STILL SAYS "RUN". I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE JEEP…”NHTSA complaint 10630104 — filed 09/02/2014

“MY PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER OF 2012. I HIT THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE CAR STARTS AND THEN DIES…”NHTSA complaint 10615433 — filed 07/22/2014

“IN APRIL MY CAR STARTED RANDOMLY NOT STARTING. IT'S HAPPENED 4 TIMES AND BEEN IN THE SHOP ONCE FOR THIS ISSUE. IT IS GOING AGAIN…”NHTSA complaint 10598289 — filed 06/14/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 104 of 799 complaints on file (13%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee have in total?

799 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 26 involved a fire, 28 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.