2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Nov 7, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 15-25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal resistance increased while depressing the brake pedal, which required the brake pedal to be depressed to the floorboard. The contact stated that the Emergency Stop Brake engaged unexpectedly while the vehicle was idling and while driving at various speeds. A "Low Battery" message was displayed, and upon inspection, the battery was hot. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed failures with the TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) communication and the transmission; however, the vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in unknown recalls and was taken to the dealer where the recall repairs were performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 8, 2025 · Electrical, Fuel system · MA

I was driving down a hill, came to a stop, and it died. I put the car in park, and turned it off and on. There were no messages on the dashboard. The car started, so I took a left turn and suddenly the car stopped moving. The RPM went up, but the car didn't drive. It kicked back and it finally started driving but with the car hesitating. I was in the middle of a very busy intersection. The car died 3 times yesterday, and today it died 2 times.

Filed Feb 8, 2021 · Electrical · 189,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH and approaching an intersection or stop sign, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate without warning with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Safford chrysler dodge jeep ram of salisbury (1915 n salisbury blvd salisbury, md 21801, (888) 867-9096) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000. Parts distribution disconnect.*dt

Filed Jun 9, 2020 · Fuel system · 99,950 miles · TX

March 2020, I went to a chrysler dealership to have a recall repaired on my 2013 jeep grand cherokee, due to issue with my car starting. I contacted mopar regarding the procedure to repair the fuel pump relay recall. I was advised no parts were available yet, and the dealership should use a replacement part to temporarily repair the recall. Recall v62 was repaired, along with 2 other recalls, stated by the service department in march 2020. June 8, 2020 my vehicle stalled while driving, I immediately informed the dealership, and I was told the repair never was completed. After speaking with mopar and representatives at the dealership, the dealership failed to submit the correct documentation to mopar, also gave me misinformation, and the temporary fix failed. The vehicle had been hesitating to start after several times for a week and a half. The vehicle then shut off at a stop light. I was able to start the car after several attempts, and it then stalled while driving in a busy area on june 8, 2020. I contacted and opened a case through mopar regarding the recall procedures after my car has stalled, and there is still no resolution to fix the vehicle. The representative informed me to "drive safe" and unfortunately there was no solution or timeline for the final recall repair. The representative stated that until my car has further issues, I would not be able to get a case manager. This policy is hazardous and causing a safety issue to me due to the already failed attempt to repair the recall, and no immediate or foreseeable resolution to the problem.

Filed Oct 16, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 82,000 miles · VA

Tried to start my jeep it wouldn't start. I used the push button. I waited a few hrs and tried again. Same issue. Tried my remote start. Started up. Next day used the push start, started up no problem, on the highway (95) the truck was hesitating when going up an incline. Next day push start won't work, the engine would turn over as usual but wouldn't start. Remote start and it started up. Son took it and put it on the diagnosis machine and said there weren't any codes. Researching a hard starting problem I've read tons of posts very similar to what I have experienced. I called the dealer to make an appointment. Asked could it possibly be the same issue that my truck was re called on already. He said might be r09 fuel relay recall, timp problem, (recall was a temporary solution to install a fuel pump harness bypass so that the fuel pump turns off) but that if it is, the dealer said they already replaced that and will not do again unless it is pd for, after they put the jeep on their diagnosis machine at $175.00 per hr. So after they completed the 9th recall I pick up my jeep with hopes that I could do more research. I also called jeep. The lady was very nice but they will do nothing except add my complaint to their system. I found out that many people had the same problem as I do! Jeep/chrysler have put faulty timp in these cars and do not want to put a recall out on them. Many cars with my model have had the same complaints. The faulty timp has the fuel pump running constantly which drains the battery it runs when the car is off. Now if I 'try' to start the vehicle it smells like something is burning. After researching this problem I found the issue to be a timp problem and now am aware that I am not alone. There are hundreds if not more jeep owners that are having the same issue.

Filed Jun 6, 2019 · 62,613 miles · CO

Stationary, but upon accelerating the engine hesitates all the time. If feels like there is hesitation, somewhat, when shifting gears.

Filed Apr 12, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 47,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While leaving the driveway, the vehicle hesitated as the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove approximately half a mile from her residence before the vehicle stalled again. The contact had the vehicle towed to a tow lot and called john elway's claremont chrysler dodge jeep ram at (909) 667-2586 (620 auto center dr., claremont, ca 91711). The contact was informed that an appointment could not be scheduled for at least another month for diagnostic testing and repairs. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system) as a possible cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Electrical · 61,500 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 65 MPH and passing another vehicle, the vehicle experienced excessive hesitation. The failure recurred numerous times and became progressively worse. While driving 75 MPH, the engine power reduced to 25 MPH until reaching the destination. The VIN was not included in the recall for the electrical system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 61,500.

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 17,000 miles · NY

I am afraid to drive my vehicle. The first issue happened a few months ago, the car refused to start and had to be towed to the dealership to get fixed. There was an electrical fault, and could have happened at any point. Currently the vehicle has been at the dealership since november 10th. The vehicle hesitates before moving forward when I step on the gas, then something engages and it jumps forward. Sometimes it comes to a stop before it rapidly accelerates. The jeep has been at atlantic jeep for almost four weeks and the dealer has not been forthcoming in explaining what is going on. They can't seem to figure it out themselves and I am in fear of driving this car in the future if the same problems occur. There seems to be a big risk of having a crash with the issues described above. This happened on highways, streets, slow or fast didn't seem to have an affect. This has been a major issue, and is very scary for me as a driver.

Filed Aug 14, 2015 · Electrical · 41,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump relay needed to be replaced, but the part was not available. The recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v115000 (electrical system) was received in march of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 41,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2015 · Electrical · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v634000 (electrical system) and 14v115000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Electrical · 5,416 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH up a hill, the vehicle hesitated in engine power sporadically. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v115000(electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,416.