2013 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

140Engine complaints

21.6%Of all 647 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

POWER TRAIN229 · 35.4%

STEERING165 · 25.5%

ENGINE140 · 21.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM98 · 15.1%

Unspecified / other72 · 11.1%

Share of the 647 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler overview page.

What owners report

“THIS PERTAINS TO NHTSA 13V-234. I WAS FIRST NOTIFIED OF THIS BY CHRYSLER IN AUGUST/2013. FINALLY IN NOVEMBER, I WAS ALLOWED TO BRING MY JEEP…”NHTSA complaint 10555426 — filed 12/10/2013

“RE: SAFETY RECALL N28/NHTSA 13V-234 TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER TUBE IN CONTACT WITH THE POWER STEERING FLUID TUBE WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID…”NHTSA complaint 10554029 — filed 11/27/2013

“DROVE MY JEEP ABOUT 45 MIN.TO MY SON'S HOUSE TURNED OFF THE KEY GOT OUT OF THE JEEP AND LEFT IT FOR ABOUT 45 MIN…”NHTSA complaint 10553653 — filed 11/25/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Jeep Wrangler have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler: 140 of 647 complaints on file (21.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Jeep Wrangler have in total?

647 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 16 involved a fire, 8 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 07/14/2026.