2013 Jeep Wrangler Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 35,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “abs module” (31% of reports).
- 62service brakes complaints
- 35,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 19%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.
- ABS module: mentioned in 19 of 62 complaints (31%)
- Parking brake: mentioned in 6 of 62 complaints (10%)
- Anti lock: mentioned in 5 of 62 complaints (8%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 5 of 62 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 27 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 62 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Wrangler service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wrangler | 2 | 18% | — |
| 2025 Wrangler | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Wrangler | 20 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Wrangler | 7 | 2% | 10,000 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 13 | 3% | — |
| 2021 Wrangler | 24 | 3% | 6,250 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 12 | 2% | 25,916 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 30 | 4% | 5,982 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 54 | 3% | 8,000 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 77 | 25% | 28,383 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 120 | 26% | 38,400 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 119 | 25% | 41,500 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 65 | 10% | 37,350 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 62 | 9% | 35,000 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 46 | 6% | 56,000 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 25 | 5% | 46,151 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 32 | 5% | 58,358 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 11 | 3% | 104,373 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 38 | 4% | 58,000 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 20 | 4% | 90,000 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 2 | 0% | 110,000 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 3 | 0% | 79,000 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 2 | 1% | 97,500 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 2 | 2% | 173,500 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 3 | 3% | 108,317 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | 85,000 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | 15,000 |
| 1998 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | 69,000 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 2 | 0% | 113,077 |
| 1995 Wrangler | 3 | 1% | 187,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes 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.
ABS Module failed rendering my vehicle inoperable. Lost signal to all speed sensors and swaybar. Vehicle is stuck in limp mode. This is my only transportation. Manufacturer should have recalled this years ago, they know itâs a major problem.
My ABS Module is not working and Iâve been waiting for several months for a new one but two dealers have told me they are not available anymore and my jeep slips and slides out of control when the ground is wet after rain
ABS MODULE FAILURE- Jeep goes into limp mode and replacement parts are no longer manufactured or available to fix. Vehicle is undrivable. This is a known defect affects large number of jeeps. Dash lights on are ABS, downhill assist, check engine light, and more. Attempted to visit local dealer for…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Jeep Wranglers have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler (9% 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 service brakes?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 35,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?
The most frequent phrase is “abs module”, in 19 of 62 complaints, followed by “parking brake” (6).
Other 2013 Jeep Wrangler problems
- Power Train problems (230)
- Steering problems (167)
- Engine problems (140)
- Electrical System problems (102)
- Air Bags problems (72)
See all 2013 Jeep Wrangler problems or service brakes problems across all Wrangler years.