2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 18, 2026GAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   My 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with the 3.6L Pentastar v6 has a persistent cylinder 2 misfire (P0302). The cylinder 2 spark plug, ignition coil, and fuel injector have already been replaced, but the misfire continues. Diagnostic testing with a scan tool confirmed that cylinder 2 accumulated 61 misfires during a single test while cylinders 1,3, 4, 5, and 6 recorded zero, and the misfire monitor reported " Fail this trip" the vehicle can appear to drive normally despite…

   NHTSA complaint #11757745 · source
2. Filed Jul 25, 2026KYFireAirbagsBody & StructureEngine

   I was on the highway and the truck escalated in speed then it would decreased In speed . (61 mph to 45-41mph. Then it decreased speed all the way to a complete stop. Then burst into flames in front of truck. Truck made crackling sounds and proceeded to burn all the way back to the back seats of truck.

   NHTSA complaint #11752785 · source
3. Filed Mar 30, 2026105,537 miMTTowedElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The dealer informed the contact that the battery charge was extremely low. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and was informed that the alternator had failed.…

   NHTSA complaint #11728023 · source
4. Filed Dec 16, 2025PAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   Was driving on highway going 60 miles following traffic my car suddenly stalled took me a little bit to pull over, switched off the car, the car made a funny sound. Waited 5 mins and the car started again. My car is constantly stalling, doesn’t give me any warning signals and the Jeep dealership I go to cannot figure out what it is. It takes about min before my car can restart and i keep moving

   NHTSA complaint #11705410 · source
5. Filed Dec 9, 2025MNElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I will be going 50-65 mph down the highway and my jeep will just die. It will die for about 10-15 seconds then start again. This is very dangerous. I have talked to multiple people that this has happened too.

   NHTSA complaint #11704118 · source
6. Filed Nov 10, 2025NYElectrical SystemEngineLighting

   - The core component that failed is the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). The failure was initiated by a fault in the external fuel pump relay (V62 Safety Recall remedy part), which caused improper power delivery. This improper power delivery subsequently damaged the fuel pump motor, requiring replacement of both components. This failure has cascaded, also disabling the circuits for the Engine Cooling Fan (Codes P0480/P0693) and Exterior Lighting (Headlights/B1630),…

   NHTSA complaint #11698492 · source
7. Filed May 28, 2025NVEngineOther / Unknown

   There are several recalls on jeeps catalytic converter. I keep having on going issues with my grand jeep cherokee 2013. This vehicle should also have a recall like the others. This isn't cheap to fix. Can someone please help me with this on going issue with the catalytic converter. Engine light keeps coming on with the same code PO430.

   NHTSA complaint #11663522 · source
8. Filed Apr 27, 2024NYElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Vehicle has stalled over twenty times, whether driving on the highway over 60 mph or driving locally within 20 MPH. Initially stalled December 25, 2022 while driving home on Christmas Day with my entire family, driving full speed on the highway. I felt the stall and pulled over as quickly as I could. Attempted to restart several times and engine would crank but not start until after 5-7 attempts and several minutes. Since then I continue to experience the same stalling and…

   NHTSA complaint #11585556 · source
9. Filed Jan 5, 2024TNEngine

   In November 2022 my car was over heating and i took into carmax where i purchased vehicle about a month ago. They then said they replaced the water pump/ thermostat. my car ran fine for about a year till now dec 2022 i started experiencing more overheating issues and have replace parts again because not under warrenty. i have know to find out its a issues with all chrisyer brands that they have overheating issues in the 3.5 v6 engines that overheating issues occur.

   NHTSA complaint #11563821 · source
10. Filed Dec 18, 202389,000 miMAEngine

    The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the nearby residence. The contact stated that her husband used an OBD reader to diagnose the vehicle and determined that cylinder #5 was misfiring. The contact stated that her husband replaced the fuel pump relay. The contact stated that after replacing the fuel pump relay, the OBD…

    NHTSA complaint #11560713 · source
11. Filed Jul 8, 2023MIElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Alternator, Fuel Pump, and Brake Booster Water Shield all recall parts were supposed to be repaired at the Jeep service department on June 18 entered in to service department on June 12, 2023 and ready for pick up on June 19, 2023. The service department informed me that after installing the new parts that they shutdown the PCM had to be replace. After picking vehicle up from the Jeep service department the car shut down on the freeway which it stalled in the middle of the…

    NHTSA complaint #11531035 · source
12. Filed Jun 28, 2023MIElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

    Vehicle sent for recall repair and service on June 12, 2023 at Northland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 14100 West Eight Mile Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237. Vehicle serviced date release on June 19, 2023. Vehicle was serviced by Nathan Marghalle Lic# M271087 and service advisor 1479 Trevor Szymanski. The service department stated that the vehicle substained a gross malfunction because of bad alternator and bad pcm in the vehicle. Service department advisor parts were repaired and fixed.…

    NHTSA complaint #11529318 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology