Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Jeep Wrangler owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Mopar Performance 68018109AA A/C and Heater Actuator has failed 3 times. I've replaced the original and twice since. This part is a safety issue because it directed the heat to defrost/de-ice the Windshield and provide heat to the occupants. There is plenty of evidence on YouTube of Jeep owners replacing this part for years now and yet there has not been a Recall regarding this part. The last replacement part was in January 2020 and failed again which I just replaced. Three times since 2013 when I purchased the 10th Anniversary Jeep Rubicon new which is why I've had enough of MOPAR not caring about its customers
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vent controls failed to work for the heat and air conditioner intermittently. In addition, there May have been toxic fumes emitting through the vents when the heat or air conditioner were activated, which affected a child passenger's breathing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times, but they were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. In addition, the contact was not experiencing any engine failures before the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a manufacturer recall where the dealer replaced the engine sensors and the transmission. The service engine light illuminated after the repair. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who provided no solution after the recall repair. …
Driver's side of windshield would not defrost. After internet review, I believe my heater core is partially clogged with a sludge like substance circulating in the anti freeze coolant and this only allows hot air to circulate on the passenger side of vehicle. The sludge like substance clogging the heater core is believed by some to be caused by manufacturing remnants stuck in the cooling system. The issue only became apparent to me on a longer than normal commute in cold weather. I was travelling on a highway at night following a snowstorm and the roads were poorly plowed. I only have 50,000 miles on this car and have not had any work done to this car's engine or had any damage to the engine compartment. The anti freeze has not been changed since manufacture and not yet removed from the vehicle. The problem occurred last night. …
Thus far in two years of service my vehicle has had four windshields replaced due to cracks. Cracks were from stones thrown from other vehicles while Jeep was being driven on highway. I have done some research and there are many, many other Jeep owners having the same problems. An installer from safelight auto glass told me the windshields are being made much lighter to help reduce the weight of the vehicle. There are so many windshields breaking the last I heard there were 4000 OEM on back order. The only choice is to get a non OEM installed to get the vehicle back on the road. Never in over 50 years of driving have I had four windshields broken from stones. Problem is costing insurance companies and individual's a lot of money.
Vehicle stalls at random times but most often when putting into reverse after sitting for a while. It has stalled while driving on major roads which could have been life threatening. The transmission also shifts very jerky at times for no real reason. The windshield wipers will come on randomly and usually seem tied to turn on the turn signals which happen to be on the other control knob. Lights will dim on nav/radio when windshield wipers are turned on. I would say there is an obvious electrical/computer issue that must be causing these things to happen. I have read hundreds of similar complaints.
Vehicle upon leaving a store, (just began to rain hard), the lights, wipers, cruise control, horn, and all functions on the steering wheel and left and right stalk stopped working. I assume the airbag is also not functional. No codes were registered in the vehicle for malfunction either. It has been a week and it is still not functioning. Possibly the clock spring which was recalled for 2007-2012, but 2013+ vehicles were excluded even though it is the same part used in the later model vehicles. Huge safety hazard!
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. While driving 35 MPH in inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to ron lewis Alfa Romeo / ron lewis pre-owned cranberry (located at 20839 route 19, cranberry twp, pa 16066, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
I was driving my 2013 Jeep Wrangler and the wiper was iced up so I turned the defroster on high and my windshield cracked. There were no vehicles on the road with me and nothing hit my windshield. The crack is about 6 inches long running laterally toward the driver side and originated right above the right defroster vent the crack has no external ridge and appears to be related to a body stress issue. The temperature was 20 degrees and the issue occurred at 3:20 pm.
The night before and morning of we had snow (01/26/2015-01/27/2015). I went out to my Jeep, cleaned it off, started it up, turned the defroster, put it in drive, and a 8 inch crack appeared on the lower part of the windshield. The crack started right above the windshield frame then ran parallel above the defrost vents.
Reoccurring clogging of the engine coolant system, causing very low heat available for defrosting of the windshield in below freezing temperatures. I have found that this is a very common problem on this model of Jeep Wrangler. Effect is at its worst during city driving
Window & Wiper complaints in other Wrangler years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA has 36 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of the model year's 654 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2013 Jeep Wrangler window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2013 Jeep Wrangler window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 33,000 miles, and 43% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to windows, wipers & sunroof 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.