2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jul 9, 2025 · Electrical, Transmission · PA

Was inspected @ my local garage. The tipm goes out and you lose turn signals, wipers, transfer case control ( locks in low gear) causes airbag light to go on. And Chrysler does not manufacture them anymore. Jeep had to be towed.

Filed Jan 19, 2024 · Electrical, Visibility · MI

2ND, To continue with the issues of the vehicle lastly provided, while driving the check engine light come on and the traction control turns off, cannot turn back on using dash button, cannot access vehicle system on wheel, change display of dash view, windshield wipers are stuck on constantly, turn signals do not work nor does the hazard lights, vehicle is also stuck in 4x4 drive and cannot be taken out. Vehicle was taken to Preferred JCD of Muskegon MI and diagnostics were run with no clear diagnosis and no fix, suggestion was to replace TIPM box. Now Jan 2024 and vehicle still sits with issues and not driven.

Filed Sep 20, 2021 · Electrical · NY

2013 Grand Cherokee: Driving on highway, battery indicator came up on dashboard, all dashboard lights started flashing, windshield wipers turned on, and the car abruptly stalled in the middle of the highway. Inside hood, alternator smoking as if it was going to ignite. Alternator, battery, wire harness, fuse box, computer: all fried. Expensive repair. Problems line up with exactly this existing recall the federal safety agency CAMPAIGN ID: 17V435000 "If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire." Jeep/Chrysler already fixed this recall on this specific car in 2018. According to dealership the warranty for repair is 2 years. Jeep is allegedly "fixing" these cars resulting in the recall consequence to happen regardless. Looking into this issue online it seems I am not the only person to experience this. Jeep/Chrysler needs to open the recall back up as there are unsafe cars on the road unbeknownst to drivers. In addition to this there is an existing recall-the federal safety agency CAMPAIGN ID: 19V813000- fuel pump relay, which can result in the car suddenly stalling and causing an accident. I have been trying for two years to get this repaired by various Jeep dealerships. They claim there is a limited amount of parts. I have been informed numerous times that if the car stalls as a result of that recall they will reimburse the repair, which indicates there isn't a shortage on the part. Jeep is dragging their feet leaving unsafe cars on the road.

Filed May 15, 2021 · Electrical, Seats · 120,869 miles · TX

The passenger seat heater light keeps turning off after pushing the button. I checked under the seat and all wires seem fine. Turn the car back on an it works for a little bit then does it again. Something odd is going on with it because the AC seat works still. The windshield wipers cause a very loud annoying hum when going 60 or faster an its very annoying.

Filed Feb 5, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · 17 miles · MI

My car was in motion when it shut off everything was cutting on and off as in my wipers my radio my lock and unlock etc

Filed Jun 2, 2020 · Electrical, Suspension · 80,000 miles · TX

Current issue - while waiting in a fast food line the battery light came on... After receiving food - I pulled into a parking spot and before I could turn the vehicle off, it started giving off error codes related to various electrical items not being available - first warning - svc. Air suspension - second - blind spot detection not available - third evic error - fourth - adaptive cruise not available... Then died and smelt like burning rubber when I exited the vehicle... A failed effort by roadside service to jump the vehicle did manage to turn on the windshield wipers which wouldn't turn off but that's all that accomplished so I had roadside service put it on a flatbed and tow it to my house since nothing was opened and I didn't want to leave it somewhere with the windows down (of course they wouldn't roll up)... Pretty clearly this should be part of the t39 alternator recall that was issued due to bad diodes which cause the alternator to fry the electrical components with very little warning... The car should die and then the replacement of the alternator should rectify the situation... Not - the light comes on - the car immediately dies - and then you need a new PCM or ECM and all new wiring... Issue #2 - the suspension has been a total fiasco accumulating $13,000 in dealer assessments not under warranty - the whole system has gone out within 80,000 miles and even after replacing 2 air struts - 2 upper control arms - the tie rods end links - and the cv axles - and the compressor - it still sounds like a rickety bucket of junk... When driving - always. Issue #3 - the water pump continuously fails. - not sure if when driving but one would suspect that to be the case.

Filed May 13, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 22,315 miles · AK

There is a long standing recall on the subject vehicle fuel pump relay. However, jeep is unable to supply a suitable replacement part. Unanticipated failure of this part can lead to immediate engine stoppage. Fca is unable to give a date when the replacement may be available. *tr the consumer stated the steering column, windshield wipers, air suspension compressor, turn signals, and blind spot warning all failed. The check engine light and traction control light were illuminated. The information screen between tach and speedometer were locked into only one mode.

Filed Jan 22, 2019 · Electrical · 96,000 miles · OH

Push start failed to turn on and off. Car stalled when going from remote start to start. Windshield wipers would not turn off even with car off and key removed from vehicle. Display of MPH and menu disappeared.

Filed Dec 11, 2018 · Electrical · 143,000 miles · MI

While driving to work one night my jeep started making a whining sound. I thought it was the heater since it was 12 degrees outside that night. I leave for work, get about 6 miles down the road and my jeep starts failing. Warning lights, battery, traction control, wipers slowly go across the windshield, lights dimming. I got to a safe spot to pull over but in the process of stopping my vehicle lost all functionaloty (no breaks, power steering, lights, all electronics gone) and couldnt stop. It finally stops and I'm left with a completely dead vehicle. 12am in freezing weather while 5 months pregnant. When my boyfriend arrived to get me, he noticed a strong burning smell coming from under the hood. At this time the vehicle had sat barely out of the road in the dead of night with no hazards possible to allow other drivers to see me. We find out that there is an alternator recall on my jeep and take it into the dealership as soon as scheduling allowed. Before alternator blew my jeep had zero issues. They had my vehicle for 4 days and called to say my jeep was fixed (no loaner car offered). I go up the next day, they replaced the PCM and alternator, they say nothing else. I go to start my jeep and it cranks for about 30 seconds and starts. Never happened before. I go back inside to the dealer who has said nothing the last 2 days about my vehicle not running properly and they tell me it is my crank shaft position sensor and was not covered under the recall. And they said they couldnt promise the car would make it home and it was my problem. Unhappy with results we call chrysler and they tell the dealership to fix that. It does not fix the problem. The problems continue and chrysler is no longer willing to fix obvious damage from their alternator failure frying the electrical system. The dealership also told me to file a "fake" fire claim on my insurance. Still unresolved.

Filed Aug 11, 2018 · 73,843 miles · TX

Front windshield wipers would not turn off, one speed only, rear wiper not working, brights not working, had to replace a faulty total integrated power module (tipm).

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Engine · 32,000 miles · IL

When driving the vehicle every single thing turned on. Windsheild wipers, every light on the dash board light up like a christmas tree, engine started to rev up, the dash board was going up and down with the speed. Everything was going and it was strange.

Filed Sep 21, 2017 · Electrical · 108,595 miles · OH

I smelled something burning while idling at a stop, and then the alternator began making a whining noise after vehicle began moving and vehicle began throwing codes (check park assist) . After shutting car off it wouldn't start again. Replaced alternator, battery, ground straps and car would then start but continued givng off codes and wouldn't run right. (wipers coming on by themselves, etc.) had to have the car towed to the dealer, who replaced the computer but charged me $600 and denied it was related to the alternator. Recall notice then received for alternator, but I'm now out $1,244.21 for alternator, battery, ground straps, tow and computer. Parts not available by jeep to fix the problem for this recall. Have submitted receipts to jeep but don't know what will be covered since dealership refused to fix computer as a related expense to the alternator.