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1C4RJFAG0DC••••••2013 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE
This build draws 4.2× more complaints than the average 2013 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (21 vs 5).
21on this build
749on the model
149builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 12Engine 6Service Brakes 4Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireMay 2016
The contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start in the morning without warning. The contact attempted to jumpstart the vehicle and noticed a burning odor. The battery head started to smoke, but there was no fire. The vehicle was…
EngineApr 2021
I dropped of my 2013 jeep grand cherockee to a mechanic to inspect for an oil leak. The oil filter housing was found to be cracked which was causing the leak. The mechanic stated he had replaced more of these housing because they are plastic and were made to thin so when the oil…
Power TrainJan 2021
Initially brought my jeep into shop due to jerky movement at slows speeds while trying to turn or backing up and then "service 4wd" light coming on. Was informed that the transfer case control module and shift motor were bad. When I picked up the jeep everything seemed to be…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2019
While driving forward my backup camera came on and would not shut off. When it did shut off, I heard this sizzling noise and the entire system went out and the check engine light came on then it went off and came back on and has been on ever since
Service BrakesDec 2016
On one of the first cold days of the year while driving in a parking lot trying to come to a stop for a yellow light out of the lot my pregnant wife suddenly noticed she had no braking capability in her 2013 jeep grand cherokee. Luckily there was not much traffic and she was…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C4RJFAG0DC635873 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.