2013 Jeep Wrangler: engine failure

Filed Mar 2, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · WA

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 maintained and taken care of. Despite the great care the oil housing unit which many others have complained about cracked leaking all the oil in a matter of minutes. This essential piece failing and releasing all the oil caused my engine to blow. Jeep is notorious for having a plastic oil housing unit with no heat shield since it is inbetween both engine bays. Having the unit where it is while creating the piece out of plastic seems like a text-book way to have catastrophic failure and further profit off complete engine failure. This material design flaw has now cost me nearly $800 come to find out I need a total engine replacement now which will be around $4000. This is completely unacceptable a vehicle was allowed to be put on the road with such a catastrophic design flaw and physically endangered me when this happened. In the attached files you can see the pooling of oil, I also have official reference from a local auto shop and screenshots of multiple online complaints.

Filed Nov 8, 2024 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that it felt as if the transmission had seized. The contact stated that the RPM was revving however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that during a state inspection, the contact was informed that the passenger’s side rear axle shaft seal was leaking. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2022 · Brakes, Suspension · 20,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was running rough. Additionally, while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle was slow to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the caliper had seized, and that the ball joint and K-bar needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Brakes · 79,164 miles · MA

All four brake rotors seized up. Traveling from work on secondary roads at speeds between 30 and 45 MPH. I was smelling hot brakes. When trying to stop the jeep pulled hard to the right, almost uncontrollably. When I got home I touched the wheels and all were super hot to the touch. Had the vehicle brought in for repair. Service reported all four calipers show signs of being seized up. Pads and rotors show damage from overheating. Needed to replace all four rotors, calipers and pads.

Filed Nov 15, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 111,250 miles · CO

All power was lost while driving down the freeway at 65 MPH. Lost power steering and the engine died. There was no warning that there was a problem. This could have been a serious accident. Found other instances of this happening on the internet: http://www.carproblemzoo.com/jeep/wrangler/2013/engine-shut-off-without-warning-problems.php

Filed May 8, 2019 · Engine · 118,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. While driving 65 MPH, the engine stalled and the vehicle was coasted to the shoulder. The check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to rock city dodge chrysler of ny (520 rock city st, little valley, ny 14755, (716) 938-6936) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and wanted to submit this as a goodwill case. The failure mileage was 118,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Engine · 48,000 miles · CT

My check engine light illuminated and the engine was running rough, possible loss of power. Per jeep / chrysler / dodge / ram / mopar technical service bulletin 18-034-14 rev. A and tsb-18-034-14 on some model vehicles and jeeps, (my 2013-2014) the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0520 is set regarding engine oil pressure sensor circuit. The tsb outlines replacing the oil pressure sensor with a "revised" part. Chrysler installed defective sensors on many 2013-2014 3.6l engines and will only replace them if they fail while under warranty. If the oil pressure sensor is malfunctioning, it may not alert you to an issue with oil pressure. This can cause engine failure and potential to cause an accident due to engine failure / loss of power.

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · NY · fire

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.

Filed Dec 1, 2014 · Transmission · 26,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. While driving at low speeds, the engine failed to accelerate when shifted from first gear to a higher gear. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000. Updated 01/09/15