2013 Jeep Wrangler: Very little heat thru interior vents
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Wrangler report: very little heat thru interior vents. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 58,700 miles.
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints for the 2013 Wrangler in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11439493 (filed 11/05/2021): “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…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11152775 (filed 11/20/2018): “Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. while operating the vehicle, an odd chemical type odor was present inside the vehicle when activating the air conditioner or heating systems. the contact indicated that the odor would blow out from the vents and was p…”
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: replace heater core (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $2,900 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Very little heat thru interior vents (2013 Wrangler)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2013 Wrangler
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