2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Engine turns over will not start
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Grand Cherokee report: engine turns over will not start. CarComplaints.com lists 8 owner complaints, average mileage 58,650 miles.
NHTSA has 110 owner complaints for the 2013 Grand Cherokee in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11757745 (filed 08/18/2026): “My 2013 jeep grand cherokee equipped with the 3.6l pentastar v6 has a persistent cylinder 2 misfire (p0302). the cylinder 2 spark plug, ignition coil, and fuel injector have already been replaced, but the misfire continues. diagnostic testing with a scan tool …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11752785 (filed 07/25/2026): “I was on the highway and the truck escalated in speed then it would decreased in speed . (61 mph to 45-41mph. then it decreased speed all the way to a complete stop. then burst into flames in front of truck. truck made crackling sounds and proceeded to burn a…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: TIPM (2 reports) replce fuel pump (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,150 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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