2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Engine wont turn over wont start
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Grand Cherokee report: engine wont turn over wont start. CarComplaints.com lists 17 owner complaints, average mileage 67,400 miles.
NHTSA has 376 owner complaints for the 2013 Grand Cherokee in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767692 (filed 09/29/2026): “Brought my vehicle to a local shop for a new start issue. after investigation, recall v62 was claimed by hoover jeep but the external relay was never added to my vehicle. i believe they claimed this recall but never performed the work. i had to pay out of pock…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767693 (filed 09/29/2026): “Brought my vehicle to a local shop for a new start issue. after investigation, recall v62 was claimed by hoover jeep but the external relay was never added to my vehicle. i believe they claimed this recall but never performed the work. i had to pay out of pock…”
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 needs replacing (7 reports) new computer (pcm) (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $2,670 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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