The 2013 Jeep Wrangler is a small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicle covered by 4 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 655 owner complaints and 7 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 14 report a crash and 16 report a fire; 7 complaints report injuries totalling 8 injured people, and 1 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Power Train, named in 230 complaints (35.1% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2013 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash — overall | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash — driver | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash — passenger | Not Rated |
| Side crash — overall | Not Rated |
| Side crash — driver | Not Rated |
| Side crash — passenger | Not Rated |
| Side pole crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★☆☆ |
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (7)
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) that include the 2013 Jeep Wrangler. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 19V018000 — Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 15/01/2019
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Campaign 19V680000 — Seat Belts:front:anchorage 26/09/2019
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Consequence: A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
Campaign 18V021000 — Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 09/01/2018
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Campaign 16V288000 — Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 11/05/2016
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Consequence: Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.
Campaign 13E010000 — Equipment 25/02/2013
Summary: Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.0303 07, 14254.0303 08, 14254.0303Q, 14254.0309 07, 14254.0309 08, and 14254.0309Q sold from May 1, 2012, through February 14, 2013. The liners are for use in 2007-2013 Jeep Wranglers. The anchor point for the affected floor liners may tear during use, particularly when exposed to high temperatures. The tearing may allow the floor liner to shift forward.
Consequence: If the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Quadratec will notify owners and either exchange the liners or provide them with a hook guard kit to help secure the driver-side mat, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Quadratec at 1-800-463-2998 or info@quadratec.com.
Campaign 14V631000 — Electrical System 08/10/2014
Summary: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to July 19, 2013. Corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector may result in an electrical short.
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will move the exterior mirror power feed to a separate connector, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P61.
Campaign 13V234000 — Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, and Connections 04/06/2013
Summary: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and an automatic transmission and manufactured January 23, 2011, through February 23, 2013. The power steering line may contact and wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line resulting in a loss of transmission fluid.
Consequence: A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N28.
Owner Complaints (655)
Owners have filed 655 complaints about the 2013 Jeep Wrangler with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 230 | 35.1% |
| Steering | 167 | 25.5% |
| Engine | 140 | 21.4% |
| Electrical System | 103 | 15.7% |
| Air Bags | 72 | 11.0% |
| Unknown Or Other | 72 | 11.0% |
| Service Brakes | 65 | 9.9% |
| Visibility/wiper | 32 | 4.9% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 30 | 4.6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 4.1% |
| Suspension | 20 | 3.1% |
| Structure | 20 | 3.1% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Power Train, 230 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2014 with 193 filings. Owners filed 655 complaints in total across 14 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 14 and those involving a fire number 16; 7 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2013 Jeep Wrangler as a small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicle and published ratings for 4 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 18–18 MPG; the median configuration returns 16.5 city / 21 highway / 18 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 |
Showing the 2 most common configuration groups of 4 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2013 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 655 complaints for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Power Train with 230 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) covering the 2013 Jeep Wrangler in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 19V018000 for Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module.
What is the 2013 Jeep Wrangler's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2013 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars, with Not Rated stars for frontal crash, Not Rated for side crash and 3 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2013 Jeep Wrangler get?
The EPA rated 4 configurations of the 2013 Jeep Wrangler. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 18 MPG, with a median of 18 MPG (median city 16.5, median highway 21).