Five problems related to transfer case have been reported for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2013 Grand Cherokee.
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 working fine. Less than 3months later, and approx. 5,000 miles, "service 4wd" light came back on and seems to be stuck in 4 low. Had car towed to same shop, in case one of the previous parts went bad, and was informed that the transfer case needs to be replaced now. Looking into the error, it seems this is another "known problem" with Jeep along with the rocker arm issue I previously had on this Jeep. As both of these issues are safety related since the vehicle could stall or shut down while driving, I believe there should be a recall on both issues. Especially since both of these repairs are very expensive!.
My 2speed transfer case went out.
Rear driveshaft cv joint failure at ~78,500 miles. The boot that contains the bearing grease failed and left a ring of grease on neighboring components. Failed joint is the one that connects to the transfer case. From onset of symptoms (mild clicking noise) to noticeable driveline vibration and very loud popping in center of vehicle was less than 100 miles. Unsure how much longer I could have driven before the joint failed or the driveline vibrations damaged the transfer case or rear axle. When the rear driveshaft was removed, I noticed a grease ring on a front driveshaft cv joint. That driveshaft will also be replaced.
I have a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited 4x4 and had a ticking noise when starting the vehicle and turning it off that comes and goes away. We have had it diagnosed to be the transfer case module and when researching to see if I can buy the part, I was advised it's on a national backorder with the dealer and aftermarket. Also while researching, saw multiple reports stating that when this happened the car stalls while driving multiple times and makes the vehicle unsafe to drive. My vehicle is used for work and driven all day on the freeway. I've also read that there are no warning signs and then it's blown out and unable to be driven until fixed. I worry about driving the vehicle at all as I don't want it stalling on the highway or anywhere else. I worry it will cause an accident I can't prevent as the vehicle may just suddenly stall in the middle of driving. Been a reoccurring issue for myself for about a month or two.
Transfer case actuator causes the vehicle to jump in and out of 4 wheel drive causes grinding noises and jerking. Which therefore causes a hazard on the road.