2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are electrical problems on the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
376 owners have reported electrical problems on the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 47% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 40,000–100,000 miles. 6 recalls cover this area.
376 complaints 47% of all 2013 complaints 70,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (174 of 376). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Electrical complaints by the year the problem happened.
Electrical complaints by Grand Cherokee year
Related recalls
Electrical
Can stall6, 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. A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair.
Recall 19V813000 · Nov 2019Alternator / generator / regulator
Fire riskThe 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. 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 17V435000 · Jul 2017Sun visor vanity lamp wiring can short
Fire riskThe wiring for the lighted vanity mirror in the sun visor can short circuit, even on some cars that were already repaired under an earlier recall for the same wiring. A short can cause a vehicle fire.
Fix: The dealer will add clearance for the sun visor wiring, protect it from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge.
Recall 15V879000 · Dec 2015Electrical
Can stall6, 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. A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-530.
Recall 15V115000 · Feb 2015Alternator / generator / regulator
Can stall6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge.
Recall 14V634000 · Oct 2014Sun visor lamp wiring can short circuit
Fire riskAfter a service repair, the wiring for the sun visor vanity lamp may short circuit. A short can cause a fire, so the problem is serious.
Fix: The dealer will inspect and repair any damaged wiring and install a new sun visor that routes the wire correctly, free of charge.
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Other 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Common questions
What are common 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems?
Complaints most often name the alternator / generator / regulator, wiring and starter assembly.
At what mileage do 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 40,000–100,000 miles. The middle value is about 70,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems?
Yes: 19V813000, 17V435000, 15V879000, 15V115000, 14V634000, 14V391000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Grand Cherokee year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2012 Grand Cherokee, with 837 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.