general problems of the 2013 Jeep Wrangler - part 1

148 problems related to steering have been reported for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Jeep Wrangler based on all problems reported for the 2013 Wrangler.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2026

My 2013 rhd Jeep Wrangler is showing codes b1b02 and b1b06. I took it to jason lewis automotive in sparta TN yesterday. The airbag light is on and the horn does not work. These are the exact same failures identified in safety recall s40. The previous owner of my car got this done in 2021 but the remedy has failed and the safety risk is back. They confirmed that the clockspring is bad and needs replacing. The confirmed the codes and it matches the s40 recall.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2022

Air bag light keeps coming on and off while driving . None stop digging. . . . Can not seem to find the problem other them air bags may not work properly.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2022

The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph the contact crashed into the guard rail. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed the steering box shaft was snapped. There were no air bags deployed. There were no injuries or medical treatment on the scene. The police arrived at the scene and contacted a towing service. There were minor damages to the front of the vehicle. There was a police report filed. The vehicle was towed several times; however, ended up at the local independent mechanic. There was an unknown diagnosis. There was a steering box shaft and tie rod end replacement, in addition to an alignment done. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2022

The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the horn button failed to operate and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. Additionally, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,120.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2020

I'm experiencing the death wobble and I wanted to see if there's a way it can be fix or if a recall is out for this.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2019

When vehicle hits a bump, it vibrates so driver is unable to control vehicle until it is brought to a complete stop. Investigation online points to "death wobble" as described by other Jeep owners. Happens on both city streets and highway. Took to local Jeep dealership, replaced ball joints, happened again a week later. Called dealership again, they don't seem to have an answer for us. Literally afraid to drive vehicle without a definite fix or answer.

7 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2019

While driving at highway speeds, ranging from 50-65 mph, if I take a turn that has a bump or am on a straightaway and hit a bump the entire car starts to violently shake, the steering wheel jerks left and right and it feel like the front tires are fishtailing. The only way to stop this violent oscillation is to slow the car down to under 45 mph which can be extremely difficult to do on the highway. I have talked with a couple of mechanics and a Jeep dealership and no one seems to know what could be causing the "death wobble". This happens randomly and without warning so I do not recall when it last happened. Therefore, I am choosing today's date in order to complete the form. I am also unsure of the exact mileage on my car when this happened since it has happened multiple times since I bought the car in 2013. I entered the approximate number of miles on the car when I remember the death wobble first occurring.

8 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2019

The airbag clock spring is not working. I've had nothing but problems with this Jeep. It's becoming too expensive to keep up with all the problems plus an expensive car note. This has been the most expensive car I had and had given me more repair problems then any other vehicle.

9 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2019

Airbag light has continually flashed on/off for approx 1 month. Light will flash on and off while driving, vehicle is off and parked/not in motion, vehicle is on not in motion. As of 03/12/2019 days ago light has remaining on without flashing, upon initially starting vehicle. Code verified as both stored and active, b1b02 associated with clockspring recall for Jeep Wrangler 2007-2010 lhd and 2012-2016 rhd.

10 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2019

Steering wheel controls stopped working which also included the ability to use the horn. The air bag light also came on making the air bag system non operating. Is not a fuse issue. Something is faulty within the steering system and clock spring. Was driving down the road and the air bag light came on without any form of collision taking place. Tried using horn to see if it worked and no sound. Tried using radio controls none work. Tried using cruise control nothing worked. I have turned the Jeep steering wheel every way and nothing works. Turned it off and on still nothing working. Disconnected battery and then connected it back up. Still not working. Checked all fuses by dealer no issues. Factory equipment no modifications made still not working. Unsafe environment made by this malfunction within Jeep Wrangler.

11 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler unlimited sport 4x4. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, when he lose power on steering wheel features. The contact stated the airbag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to local dealer glendora Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram located at 931 s lone hill Ave, glendora, CA 91740, (909) 480-4070, where irt was diagnosed with needing clock string censer to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer has been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 80,000, dp.

12 Steering problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2018

When I hit a bump with the passenger side front tire at speeds between 40-60 mph, the car begins to shake violently until the speed slows to about 30 mph. This happens in motion, on any streets/highways while driving straight or turning.

13 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2018

Driving on highway and the engine shut off for no apparent reason. When the engine is off there is a loss of power steering etc. This has happened several times. Starting at about 32,000 miles. The dealership has tried to fix it but the vehicle still has this problem.

14 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2017

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.

15 Steering problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2017

My Jeep Wrangler has stalled out while driving 2x and then does not restart even though it is cranking over. After 15 minutes of sporadic attempts to restart it starts and runs fine. I replaced the cam position sensor and the map sensor at the dealer after the first instance and drove 4000 miles without a problem. It just happened again today. It does not stutter like poor gas delivery or cough it just quits losing power steering and power breaks while I am going down the road.

16 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2017

I have 2013 Jeep wrangle unlimited. I bought this in 2013 for my wife. The Jeep had about 11,000 miles on it when we bought. The death wobble started occurring about 6-month into ownership. I aligned, balanced and replaced two tires. Now, the death wobble is an everyday occurrence. At 55 miles per hour, the wobble occurs.

17 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

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.

18 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2016

Driving at 45 mph today on route 6 in swansea MA and the entire front end of my Jeep starts shaking to the point where I can't control it. I tried to slow down but the more I did the more the front end shook back and forth from side to side. I was able to pull off into a parking lot. I checked under the Jeep and there was no damage, the tire treads are not worn. The inflation of the tires is fine. I just hit 33,000, the truck was just introspected and had an alignment in September. Death rumble as I Ave read is common but there is no recall on this vehicle per your database. The truck is not safe to drive and due to the years is no longer under warranty. Recommending a recall based on the 1000s of reports of this online. Chrysler needs to make a change to make my vehicle safer.

19 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/31/2016

Air bag light came on, none of the steering wheel controls including the horn are working.

20 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2016

Vehicle began to violently shake while driving - made it almost impossible to control. Upon research on the internet this is called "death wobble" by large number that this has happened to. Multiple videos exist on the internet for this. The repair was to replace stabilizer but Chrysler knows about this and recommends an additional part as well star case #s1602000001. This is a huge safety issue.

21 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2015

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.

22 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact recieved notification of nhsta campaign number :13v234000(power train , steering ), 14v631000(electrical system , visibility )however, the parts to do the repair were unavaliable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The vehicle had not experienced a failure. Parts ditribution disconnect. Kh.

23 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/26/2015

The car and steering wheel starts to shake violently at any speed when road bumps or irregularities are encountered. This issue has resulted in loss of control and may cause injury or death. This has been named the "death wobble" by other Jeep owners. It has happened twice after dealer has replaced the steering damper. I feel the car will return to this state after the second fix and I am not satisfied with the fix.

24 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2015

My truck has been brought in for service twice for repeatedly stalling while in motion. It has been at the dealership service department for a combined 56 days. I first brought the vehicle in for service on 1/13/2015, after the vehicle stalled on 1/9/2015 while driving 70 mph, and 1/13/2015 when accelerating to 50 mph. My vehicle was cleared to pick up on 1/24/2015 following service that included computer updates, physical inspection, and road testing. My vehicle stalled again on 2/5/2015 while driving on a highway entrance ramp. In all three cases, the vehicle started without assistance in about ten minutes. I immediately returned my vehicle to the dealership for service. I was informed that the service department would contact the manufacturer to send a technician to inspect my vehicle. They never did. On 3/6/2015, I contacted Jeep customer service requesting additional help. My case was referred to a special case manager where my concerns were rudely dismissed. I have been contacted multiple times by the dealership to pick up my truck since 3/11/2015, despite the failure of the service department to identify what is causing the vehicle to stall. I do not feel the truck is safe to drive. I have a family and will not put them at risk because the dealership and manufacturer are being negligent. I will not pick up the vehicle until the problem is identified and repaired, or the vehicle is replaced. I have seen a similar case involving a 2013 Jeep Wrangler that stalls for unidentified reasons posted on the NHTSA web site. This also sounds similar to the recent gm recall due to defective ignition systems that resulted in stalling and caused numerous fatalities. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

25 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v234000 ( power train , steering) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Djr.

26 Steering problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2014

In several ocassions the Jeep would completely turn off at red lights or after complete stops. I took the Jeep to the dealership 4 different times and was told nothing was wrong. On Friday 11/14/14 I was going 60 mph on the highway when the Jeep suddenly lost speed and immediately turned off/stalled, I lost steering power. It was very difficult to get out of the traffic. The Jeep did not turn back on until 45 minutes later as I waited for the tow truck. I was again told by the dealership that the computer diagnosis is not detecting any malfunction, really???.

27 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2014

The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 13v234000 (power train , steering) and stated that the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. There are no failures at this time.

28 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2014

Chrysler issued safety recall n28 and no parts are available for the repairs!!!!! I have been waiting over 4 months for repairs to be done on a 2013 model Jeep Wrangler. My warranty period will be over before the vehicle is safe to drive! I have talked to Chrysler and they do not have a time frame when the parts will be available. Help help help please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

29 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2014

Car starts to shake violently around 60 mph, especially if front tires go over bump or drain in the road. Unable to drive unless slow down significantly - very dangerous on a highway. Started around July of 2014 and has been happening sporadically ever since. Last incident was 9/12/15.

30 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that she attempted to have her vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v234000 (power train , steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the dealers were receiving one part every two weeks. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in June of 2013, there should be a remedy available before may of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Dr.

31 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that she attempted to have her vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v234000 (power train , steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the dealers were receiving one part per week. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in June of 2013, there should be a remedy available before may of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Dr.

32 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2014

I¿ve received three notifications by Chrysler group llc since September 2013 for safety recall on transmission oil cooler tube coming in contact with power steering fluid return tube. I¿ve called three times since September and received different responses¦. Parts not available, taken my name and number, will get in touch, you¿ll be on a list, etc. No remedy appears to be around the corner. Chrysler outlines what the dealer will do to fix the issue. What action needs to occur for this to happen???.

33 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2014

I was notified last fall that my vehicle was under recall. The recall has to do with the oil cooler tube coming in contact with the power steering return tube which may cause a fire. I have made several calls to two different dealerships and the best they can do is put me on a "wait list" because daimler is only releasing one repair kit per dealership every 10 days and I have many people ahead of me. It is now may and still no call, however, I keep getting notices to get it done. I don't understand how a recall can be performed in this manner. They tell you your vehicle might catch on fire, but you have to wait months to get it fixed? it doesn't seem right to me, so I called daimler to complain. They confirmed that the one kit per dealer every 10 days is correct and I have to wait. Seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen to me. . .

34 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2014

"safety recall n28/NHTSA 13v-234 transmission oil cooler tube" - another complaint regarding patent disregard for consumer safety by Chrysler. I have been waiting 14 months for resolution to this issue. The manufacturer direct me to the dealership. The dealership blames the manufacturer. Nhtsa bears responsibility as well as they apparently are failing to compel Chrysler to perform. I certainly do not want anyone to suffer injury due to this defect. Can nothing be done to accelerate the repair process?.

35 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2014

I have been regularly receiving a notice titled "safety recall n28/NHTSA 13v-234 transmission oil cooler tube" from Chrysler many times for the past year. The dealership has not made any attempt to perform the recall even though I have often tried to scheduled it. They continually tell me that they cannot get the required parts from the factory, but when they do they will call me. I called the factory recall assistance center (1-800-853-1403) listed on the recall notice and the person who answered gave me the same story; "Chrysler is having trouble getting the required parts from their supplier". I am certain Chrysler has the ability to build anything, so the fact that they say they can't get some simple hoses built is a ridiculous excuse. It is clear that Chrysler is not responding sincerely to this NHTSA recall. Perhaps, like the chevy ignition key fob issue, cost vs safety is more important to yet another american automobile manufacturer. . Read more...



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