2013 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems
Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 63,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil cooler” (11% of reports).
- 140engine complaints
- 63,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 45%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.
- Oil cooler: mentioned in 15 of 140 complaints (11%)
- Filter housing: mentioned in 8 of 140 complaints (6%)
- N28 13V: mentioned in 7 of 140 complaints (5%)
- Chrysler dodge ram: mentioned in 7 of 140 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler at $2,100, and half of them between $960 and $3,650.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2022), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 106 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 140 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Wrangler engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wrangler | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2025 Wrangler | 28 | 39% | — |
| 2024 Wrangler | 415 | 56% | 20,000 |
| 2023 Wrangler | 106 | 29% | 6,500 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 93 | 23% | 18,500 |
| 2021 Wrangler | 217 | 23% | 26,200 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 54 | 9% | 22,846 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 44 | 6% | 12,000 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 99 | 5% | 15,050 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 62 | 20% | 52,000 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 88 | 19% | 44,000 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 128 | 27% | 47,140 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 322 | 49% | 52,000 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 140 | 21% | 63,500 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 172 | 21% | 40,500 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 36 | 7% | 69,000 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 38 | 6% | 62,000 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 18 | 5% | 64,000 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 37 | 4% | 82,715 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 33 | 6% | 70,500 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 9 | 1% | 72,681 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 19 | 3% | 86,500 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 4 | 2% | 114,000 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 1 | 1% | 38,425 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 4 | 4% | 169,000 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 2 | 1% | 134,000 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 9 | 4% | 120,000 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | 146,000 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 2 | 0% | 135,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler. 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.
The oil filter housing is known to leak, crack or break in standard weather conditions. This can be exacerbated by extreme climate or by simply storing the vehicle outside of a climate controlled area. The hazards posed start with the slow but continuous leak of engine oil from the housing down the…
Loud rattle noise on start up and ticking sound when running. Also using a little antifreeze. There is no antifreeze leaks.
This vehicle is notorious for a common issue yet that same issue which has not been recalled is the reason my engine blew on the highway and Jeep has failed to notify owners of this issue or give some sort of reimbursement. My Jeep was cruising just fine when my engine suddenly blew, it was well…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Jeep Wranglers have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 140 owner complaints about engine for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler (21% of the 654 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 Wrangler engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 63,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,100 (half paid between $960 and $3,650), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?
The most frequent phrase is “oil cooler”, in 15 of 140 complaints, followed by “filter housing” (8).
Other 2013 Jeep Wrangler problems
- Power Train problems (230)
- Steering problems (167)
- Electrical System problems (102)
- Air Bags problems (72)
- Service Brakes problems (62)
See all 2013 Jeep Wrangler problems or engine problems across all Wrangler years.