Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Ok [redacted] 1:30 pm we got into car to go to lunch started driving and smoke started coming from the headliner and smelled like burning plastic on driver side near visor, smoke filled the car we were able to roll down windows and able to stop the car. The area continued to emit smoke and area on headliner felt hot. After Turing the car off the smoke/ fire continued and Had to locate the battery under passenger seat to disconnect power. Extremely stressful and scary situation as we have grandchildren and an elderly mother that we care for. I called Chrysler on 7/16/2024 spoke with Kayla she gave me a case number and informed me I would receive a phone call. I never got a call, so I called today 7/22/24 spoke with Ash she informed me this is not under warranty and my call was sent to a survey . I called back spoke with Druba she told me I can expect a call within 24-48 hours .
The contact's wife owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that initially the passenger's side headlight would intermittently flash on and off while in operation without warning. The contact then stated that both headlights would intermittently fail to illuminate while driving at various speeds without warning. The headlights would eventually return after a few seconds of non-operation. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
No dome light no vanity or sunroof power but when I open the door the dome lights come on. When I shut the door n try to press the lights to turn them on they does not come on. My sunroof will not open at all also my sunroof certain will not close many jeep owners i talk to say it a serious problem with jeep manufacturers i just bought this 2013 jeep grand Cherokee 2 months ago
- The core component that failed is the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). The failure was initiated by a fault in the external fuel pump relay (V62 Safety Recall remedy part), which caused improper power delivery. This improper power delivery subsequently damaged the fuel pump motor, requiring replacement of both components. This failure has cascaded, also disabling the circuits for the Engine Cooling Fan (Codes P0480/P0693) and Exterior Lighting (Headlights/B1630), and the Horn. I am in possession of the burnt-out fuel pump relay/fuse component. -The engine stalled while the vehicle was operating, the exact hazard the V62 recall was meant to prevent. This was followed by a catastrophic TIPM breakdown, creating new, simultaneous safety risks: Overheating/Fire Risk: The Cooling Fan circuit failed (P0480/P0693), causing severe engine overheating. …
On October 15, 2014 I took my 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee to moore auto group 8590 west bell road peoria, az to address recall (p36 sun visor wiring). The recall states; the sun visor vanity lamp wiring on your vehicle May experience a high resistance short after a service repair to the sun visor, headliner or while gaining access above the headliner. This May result in an inoperative vanity lamp and increase risk of fire. On February 4, 2015 while parked, engine not running, locked and unoccupied, in a grocery store parking lot, the car erupted in flames. The source of ignition was a short in the wiring above the headliner at the passenger side sun visor. I believe that in the interest of safety, any and all owners of vehicles that had this recall maintenance performed at moore auto group be advised to return for reinspection.
My 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee caught fire due to a faulty vanity visor mirror wiring that has a recall and was repaired per recall prior to the fire. I was able to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher. My car has had the recall performed and was in to two different dealerships this year for recall service. Had I not been in a parking structure, I wouldn't have had access to a fire extinguisher and the car certainly would have burnt to the ground. I was entering a parking structure at the time of incident (driving). Recall number:15v-879
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced failures after it was repaired per NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V572000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic), 15V879000 (electrical system, interior lighting), and 15V115000 (electrical system). The dealer (stevens creek Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, 4100 stevens creek blvd, san jose, ca 95129, [phone]) performed the recall repairs. The contact felt that manufacturer campaign number: t-36 and NHTSA campaign number: 17V435000 (electrical system) regarding the alternator assembly failed to provide a permanent solution. The contact heard a ticking noise and a fire occurred within months of the dealer's recall repairs. While pulling into a parking area, there was a strong burning odor and smoke appeared under the hood. The contact parked and exited the vehicle. …
Passenger side headlamp does not come on in daytime. At dusk, when the sensor turns on brighter lamps; this passenger side headlamp works. At time, when raining or when I want to be seen, I will manually turn on both headlights. Now the passenger side light will not come on during the day; however it will come on with the automatic dusk feature. I see many "one-sided" daytime running headlamps in the newer model jeeps prior to the new LED rope lighting headlamp feature implemented in 2014. The auto dealer will happily replace the ballast and assembly for $500.00. In my mind, this is a defect known to the maker which is why a new type of lighting was implemented. It worked fine until several months ago. Even thought it's just annoying; it doesn't seem right. It was suggested I check in with this website to see if there are other complaints.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V879000 (electrical system, interior lighting), 17V435000 (electrical system), and 17V572000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). While driving approximately 15 MPH, the alternator indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power and shut down. The vehicle was towed to mall of georgia Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep (4345 buford dr, buford, ga 30518, [phone]) where the dealer provided options to repair the failure with an aftermarket part or wait for two weeks for full recall repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that all exterior lights failed to illuminate. In addition, the contact stated that the rear hatch failed to latch. The contact had to fasten the rear hatch with a cord. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on numerous occasions where it was diagnosed that the remote and module for the latch and the lights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 10/19/16 the consumer stated he replaced nine light bulbs in three years. The hatch back failed to lock on several occasions and it failed to open as it was designed. Updated 10/25/16.
Related recalls
Interior lighting
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016.
Headlight complaints in other Grand Cherokee years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the lights of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of the model year's 805 complaints. The component named most often is headlights (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee headlight problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 15V-879 (interior lighting, Dec 28, 2015). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 35,000 miles, and 40% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 4 fires and 1 injury to lights problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.