2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump relay” (33% of reports).
- 105fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 70,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 40%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump relay: mentioned in 35 of 105 complaints (33%)
- Crank start: mentioned in 7 of 105 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 66 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 105 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 12% | — |
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 12 | 16% | — |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 43 | 17% | — |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 52 | 13% | — |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 40 | 15% | — |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 40 | 10% | 121 |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 17 | 7% | 500 |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 7 | 2% | — |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 44 | 5% | 4,500 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 31 | 9% | 19,400 |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 28 | 9% | 35,250 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 74 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 124 | 5% | 61,265 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 105 | 13% | 70,000 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 216 | 13% | 76,452 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 247 | 15% | 65,249 |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 2% | 26,508 |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 5 | 4% | 83,862 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 2% | 82,000 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 22 | 2% | 68,000 |
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 1% | 99,174 |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 1% | 110,300 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 2% | 116,788 |
| 2003 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 1% | 156,000 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 20 | 1% | 135,500 |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 20 | 2% | 135,000 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 13 | 1% | 115,900 |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 18 | 1% | 160,083 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 42 | 4% | 180,000 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 46 | 5% | 166,000 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 28 | 3% | 196,000 |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 28 | 4% | 215,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Brought my vehicle to a local shop for a new start issue. After investigation, Recall V62 was claimed by Hoover Jeep but the external relay was never added to my vehicle. I believe they claimed this recall but never performed the work. I had to pay out of pocket to have the proper repairs made.
Brought my vehicle to a local shop for a new start issue. After investigation, Recall V62 was claimed by Hoover Jeep but the external relay was never added to my vehicle. I believe they claimed this recall but never performed the work. I had to pay out of pocket to have the proper repairs made.
Took my vehicle to dealership for fuel pump recall. Was told it wasnât the actual pump but the wiring and they fixed it. Vehicle continued to have the same issues plus a new issue where the car completely stalled out while driving. I took it back, they said the parts they put on were defective…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokees have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 105 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (13% of the 804 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump relay”, in 35 of 105 complaints, followed by “crank start” (7).
Other 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
- Electrical System problems (376)
- Service Brakes problems (141)
- Engine problems (106)
- Seats problems (57)
- Power Train problems (55)
See all 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Grand Cherokee years.