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2013 Jeep

Wrangler 4WD

Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Jeep Wrangler: best and worst years
2013 Jeep Wrangler 4WD (photo 1 of 2)
PhotoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
290
Power to weight
0.070 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.21
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
481 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
15.9 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 2.1 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
153 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
95 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,131 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls
7
Owner complaints
645
Reported injuries
8
Theft rate
0.6 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN22%
  • STEERING16%
  • ENGINE13%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%
  • AIR BAGS7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1,039 total.

Jeep Wrangler: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  • PE19008opened Jul 29, 2019SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

    Seat belt buckle bracket failure

  • EA19001opened Apr 19, 2019AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

    Electrical overstress

  • DP14004opened Sep 25, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

156 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Sep 18, 2025SERVICE BRAKES107418

    SWITCH - CLUTCH STARTER INTERLOCK & MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - CLUTCH

  • Aug 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER9100653

    Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.

  • Aug 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER9100645

    Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.

  • Apr 2, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER104087

    ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER

  • Apr 2, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER103954

    ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER

  • Oct 30, 2024POWER TRAIN101232

    Plate - Planetary

  • Sep 25, 2024STRUCTURE:BODY100192

    BOW - FOLDING TOP

  • Jun 6, 2024STRUCTURE:BODYS1723000037 REV.A

    Freedom Panel Underside Rough And Or White Coating Flaking

  • and 148 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.