Traction control and check engine light illuminated not allowing me to accelerate. This jeep has been in the shop about 30 times and the problem is still not resolved, they are telling me that I need a new wiring harness and that they will not cover it because the warranty is expired this has been ongoing since 19000 miles. Also water in the passenger side floor board from heater core. Seat belt broke in half and
2013 Jeep Wrangler electrical complaints
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At approximately 60k miles my 2013 jeep wrangler sport unlimited started "stalling" inexplicably. When this happens you lose all throttle control, and your power steering. Which can be challenging when your in the left hand lane of a four lane interstate going 65mph. This caused a tractor trailor to jack knife and slide down the interstate... Luckily, I and the few others on the road at the time survived. After taking my vehicle in for the fifth time for the same problem I started researching myself. I was shocked to find it appears to be an epidemic problem with the 12-14 jeeps with the new pentastar engines. It also appears that no fca/jeep dealership in the country has figured it out. If those were the first with the new motor, it stands to reason if it doesn't appear there is a fix, that it will continue. And I can tell you from personal experience, people are going to die from this safety issue. This typically happens when down shifting to get power, or when shifting into gear after backing out of a parking stall. The throttle is lost completely and the power steering as well. You can try to crank the vehicle, but it will not start until after about five to ten minutes. It will then start up and drive like nothing happened. No codes are shown and dealerships have no way to identify the problem unless they can replicate it. That would be the beginning anyway. Some serious effort needs to be put into this, again, it doesn't appear to be being addressed, and it will only get worse as the jeeps from 2012 on get older and get to the 60k range.
A ticking noise. Valves ticking. I was told.that there is a recall on this with jeep.wranglers.
Numerous events of sudden stalling of vehicle at high speed in drive, at low speed in drive and reverse; creating a very dangerous situation involving near-miss rear end collisions. Can take up to 15 minutes to restart engine. Engine sometimes appears to restart with a ticking sound, has no power and automatic transmission can't be shifted into drive or reverse. Other times, engine starts and transmission can be shifted into drive or reverse, but gears do not engage. Numerous events, as common as stalling events, involving sudden and sometimes violent shocks to the drivetrain, which happen at all speeds, usually when accelerating. Everyone knows this is a tipm issue, with serious safety implications related to the potential for high speed rear end collisions by following vehicles, that chrysler and the federal safety agency have not taken adequate action to remedy except on limited affected vehicle types. Substantial information exists on this known issue, including information and documentation submitted to chrysler and the federal safety agency. This particular vehicle was purchased new, started to exhibit this series of problems at the beginning of 2018 after 60,000+ miles, and has been back and forth to the dealer multiple times. There are no recorded error codes according to the dealer. The fuel pump relay has been replaced by dealer, supposedly, which was the latest unsuccessful attempt at solving the problem? Prior to that work was performed on the transmission, supposedly, which also did not solve the problem? Prior to the current symptoms, two unexplained dead battery events occurred. Now, readily found information shows a link with tipm and fuel pump relay failures that allow the fuel pump to run and drain the battery after turning off the ignition. How many more reports to the federal safety agency will it take to responsibly address this very serious potential rear collision safety issue related to the tipm?
I bought this 2013 jeep not even two years ago and I've sank over 8,000 dollars in repair into it. Their should be a ton of recalls on these jeeps around the same year. I'm a mail carrier and my first route was all paved roads. This had nothing to do with delivering the mail. These jeeps are junk and jeep won't take initiative for it. The traction control and check engine light stay on. Every time it's been fixed it's been cam shafts, rocker arms, cam shaft sensors, steering sensor, clock spring, and wiring harness. It shouldn't have to be fixed that many fines and continue to happen. These jeeps should be able to withstand more being made for postal vehicles. Every carrier or person I know with one has the same exact issue. When those lights come on the jeep literally loses all power, it still runs but ticks and sounds like it is about to blow up. The vehicle does it while sitting and driving. It's got a constant tick too. It's been to surrounding dealerships and I get told the same thing. I pay 500 dollars a month for a piece of crap. Jeep needs to take responsibility for this. Their are law suits against them, and I have no doubt the customers will win. Something needs to be done. This is america, we work our butts off to pay for something jeep is responsible for, its not right.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. While driving at 55 MPH, the check engine, traction control, and oil warning indicators illuminated. Par-k enterprises (825 s 1st st, fulton, ny 13069, (315) 598-8118) was called and the contact was informed that the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Heater core clogged.radiator sludge leftover from casting sand in cylinder heads circulated thru heating and cooling systems cause sand to settle in radiator and clog heater core
Out of the blue the jeep would not start one morning. There were no warning signs. It had to be towed to the dealer. Turns out the wcm (wireless control module) failed in the ignition so the keys were not recognized by the module. They replaced the part (would not cover under our extended warranty we purchased!!!!) and reprogrammed both our keys. $385.00 later it now starts.
When you hit a bump or even a rock on the highway or any road, something happens the front end it starts shaking like crazy its as if you had a blow out. Normally around 35 to 50 miles an hour. This is happening to many jeep owners they call it the "jeep death wobble." it is a very frightening situation. The steering wheel and the whole front end shakes back and forth. Slowing down does not correct the problem as some people have suggested you have to come to a complete stop. And then start driving again. This happened on a busy highway where there is not way of pulling over or on a road and it also happened on the city streets. This can cause a situation, there has been no recall on the issue but have heard many stories about this issue. It does not happen all the time , but when it does it is very frightening . This has happened several times but I have decided to make a complaint about it. I have not made video of it because you never know when it will happen, but have seen several on you-tube of vehicles with the same issue. I feel chrysler jeep should take full responsibility for it. Also the electric on the blinkers seem to be going out often also. Replacing a bulb does not work it is the whole socket or wiring system that needs to be replaced. I I research these issues many many jeep owners complain about the same thing
The vehicle stalled out on one occasion several months ago. It cranked and cranked but wouldn't turn over. Today when trying to leave, I couldn't get it to turn over...after about half an hour and my battery almost dying I disconnected the negative connection to battery and it fired up after reconnecting. I'm reading there are 50,000+ vehicles with a tipm issue and believe this is impacting my jeep. It's a $1300 fix that I think chrysler/jeep should own.
My left hand drive jeep unlimited wrangler has a clock spring issue too that cannot be resolved. All jeeps need to be on the recall, not just the right hand drive jeeps.
Purchased jeep wrangler in 2013. Soon afterwards had moisture problems dealership where purchased took jeep in several times and I have never taken top off but I did take t top off twice, but the amount of moisture is overwhelming that less then a year I have mold, mildew and puddles of water that the dealership used a substance to cover floor on passenger side. Once I noticed dealership stops returning calls and refuses service. I soon develop electrical problems and dashboard blinking of signals I.e. Seat belt signal prompt won't stop blinking and making ding ding noise. On 20 april dealership in olympia washington refuses service to check now electrical problems. Impossible to get an appointment mileage on jeep is 8000 or less miles in 4 years due to problems or in shop.
60411 miles. When doors are opened, unlocked with key fob, or the hood or back hatch is opened, the horn will sound continuously for 30 seconds. However, horn is non-operational when depressing horn button. Vehicle was stationary when this first occurred. Vehicle has not been wet inside since I have owned it (1 year and 40000 miles).
Tipm issue, jeep will not start, all instruments light are on and speedometer doesn't work. The jeep sputters and it very dangerous at high speeds.
Tipm is bad. Door don't open or lock at times. Sometimes when jeep is turned off the jeep radio will not turn off. Airbag light comes in at times
Takata recall. Vehicle does not stay dry. Top has never been removed, t-top removed once, leaks, moisture condensation problem where a green house effect occurs regularly, mold grows quite rapidly jeep has been in shop every winter season with moisture problems. Given back with assurance of not reoccurring. Every winter I return with same proble now dealership is refusing to help and has directed me to go elsewhere with a voicemail message on 8 february I am under the understanding any warranty work must be done at same garage why? Am I being told they can not fix vehicle or help me? I am having electrical problems now too and I can't make an appointment because of persisting to hang up or refusing to direct me to management p 8 febuary I filed an attorney general complaint but they don't represent unless several have complained about the same issue. Failed to recognize the lemon law and are hostile to deal with. Electrical problem is driver seat belt signal does not turn off even though seat belt is fastened. While driving. Due to the amount of time addressing the warranty problem with dealership and an avoidance to replace I filed a safety complaint in 2014 since then nothing but continued problems and jeep remains unfixed on the last visit an extra substance was put on floorboard on passenger side to indicate a hole had been fixed with putting a permanent compound called rhino plaster. When confronted I was told it came from the factory like that after researching I was informed it does in fact not. I filed an attorney generals complaint on 8 febuary 2017 and since december 2016 am not able to get to shop due to delays from dealership. I was put in contact with mr. Brown extension 2302 to explain hardships and in december 2016 not to mention not restoring my vehicle to factory specifications and putting a substance on my vehicle without permission. "
Washer fluid and door locks stopped working. Dealer says the timp needs to be replaced
Nov 3, 2016...I arrived home, backed my 2013 jeep wrangler 4dr moab edition into her garage bay and left the bay door open since it was sunny out and went up to the house to prepare dinner. 20 mins after coming home, we heard a boom, looked out to see black smoke pouring out the open garage door for our jeep. My husband ran down, used a fire extinguisher on the fire and then the water hose, then pushed the vehicle outside the garage and hosed it off more before the fire dept arrived. Investigation determined that the front wiring harness for the headlights, fog lights, trail lights and winch is where the fire started. The explosion we heard was a small canister by the radiator for the AC.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. While driving, the vehicle lost power. Occasionally, the vehicle would restart. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 01/26/2017*ct
My new to me, but still under factory warranty, jeep wrangler sahara 2dr, caught fire and burned the day I got it. It had been driven 250kms from the jeep dealer to me, then parked until the evening. I took it for a drive for about 40km without incident, parked, and had dinner with a friend. After dinner, I used the remote start to test it, unlocked it, and got in and drove off. I stopped at a store a minute up the road, left it idling, and came out to find my check engine light flashing. I cycled the ignition, and the light went out. I proceeded towards home, but two minutes later the light came back on, followed by a very loud bang, then then the smoke from the hood. I was travelling at about 10km/hr in a neighbouthood having just turned from a stop. My vehicle came to a stop, my passenger and I jumped out, called 911, and watched as a fire coming from what appeared to be the passenger side, with something dripping and burning as well, consumed the front of the jeep. I notified the dealership and jeep canada but have yet to receive responses. Insurance deemed it a total loss. I'd owned the vehicle for 8 hours. It had 50,000kms on the odometer, and one outstanding recall (14v‑631) that wasn't done prior to delivery to me.
Bought it with 36,800 miles on it. Vehicle started to stall/die after start and engaging drive or reverse. Also can do it coming to a stop and starting from a red light. Has happened 20 times since I have owned it. Happened once on the freeway in rush hour traffic. Once you restart the transmission takes up to 10 seconds to shift in the selected gear. Also, windows failed to operate on one occasion, had to stop turn off engine and restart to get to work. A/c blower turns off intermittently. Blue tooth has stopped working with phone. I cannot hear the people anymore through the stereo.
Vehicle stalls at random times but most often when putting into reverse after sitting for a while. It has stalled while driving on major roads which could have been life threatening. The transmission also shifts very jerky at times for no real reason. The windshield wipers will come on randomly and usually seem tied to turn on the turn signals which happen to be on the other control knob. Lights will dim on nav/radio when windshield wipers are turned on. I would say there is an obvious electrical/computer issue that must be causing these things to happen. I have read hundreds of similar complaints.
The wipers come on intermittently with no input. Dealer would not fix because they could not recreate the issue. I believe this to be a problem with the tipm which controls many functions, including the airbag deployment. I'm concerned this malfunction is pointing to a larger underlying problem.
Airbag light displayed and will not turn off, along with intermittent chime. Failure occurred on 7/15/2016 at about 37400 miles. Jeep dealer service dept (autonation chrysler jeep arapahoe, centennial, co) confirmed that the clockspring had failed. Not repaired due to part unavailability. Vehicle is a 2013 jeep wrangler rubicon.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the vent controls failed to work for the heat and air conditioner intermittently. In addition, there may have been toxic fumes emitting through the vents when the heat or air conditioner were activated, which affected a child passenger's breathing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times, but they were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. In addition, the contact was not experiencing any engine failures before the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a manufacturer recall where the dealer replaced the engine sensors and the transmission. The service engine light illuminated after the repair. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who provided no solution after the recall repair. The contact noticed that shortly after leaving the dealer, smoke emitted into the vehicle and flames appeared under the hood. The contact was able to exit the vehicle and the fire department extinguished the flames. A report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and was towed to the contacts residence. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would provide an investigation. The contact was still waiting on a response from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available.
My jeep was parked on the street in front of my house for about 13 hours and a electrical fire started on the front passenger side at around 3am. It burned half the vehicle before being put out and totaled out my jeep. It also damaged the entire back end of the car parked in front of me. The fire department ruled this was a electrical fire and not arson. Days before I noticed the outside temp was reading at 119 degrees out side when the temp was actually 99 degrees. I'm not sure if this had anything to do with it but I found it very odd. I have read thousands of incidents similar to this some involving worst property damage and even cases with fatalities. I think chrysler/jeep need to be held accountable for this and get these dagerous vehicles off the streets asap
Woke up approx. 0230 to find my 2013 jeep wrangler sport engulfed in flames in my driveway. The last time the jeep was running was approx. 8pm the night prior.
Windshield wipers do not work. Fog lights do not work. Engine light and traction control lights come on and off at random. Dealer advised tipm is bad and must be replaced. Back log on replacement part and ship date is unknown.
Vehicle stalled without warning. It has stalled 5 times while driving with no warning at different speeds and after different driving times. This time I had only driven 5 mins and about 300 yrds when it stalled. It has not started 2 times prior when leaving work. After 10mins the vehicle started and I drove it another 515 miles to dealership. Waiting to see what they do after the 5th time at the dealership. This thing is going to kill me one day. It has already stalled on the interstate at 60mph. It is only a matter of time.
Jeep has been stalling for 7 months. Been in shop 9 times. Jeep stalls going at different spends, while stopped, moving at idle in forward or reverse. Jeep will not start unless terminal on battery removed or sits for awhile. Transmission fails to engage occasionally in reverse or drive after stalling. Last program download appears to be a fault with the tipm (totally intergrated power module). Ptm and tpm changed out due to different readings in downloads. Mechanic believes now, that the tipm is faulty. Jeep has stalled up to 5 & 6 times on some days.
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