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2013 Jeep Wrangler service brakes problems
65 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2013 Jeep Wrangler cite service brakes, 10% of all 657 complaints for this model year.
Complaints
65
10% of all complaints
Crashes
4
Reported by owners
Fires
2
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
Reported by owners
What owners say about the service brakes
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“2013 Jeep Wrangler. Antilock brake warning lights along with anti skid lights are on. Trying to get a new ABS module but no luck. I understand there is a national back order. I also understand it is effecting multiple year models. Which is a safety concern. Also what is being done about this issue?”
“The ABS module has internal failure. Jeep doesnt make the part anymore, a used parts salvage yard i was quoted $1100 as a special order part they might not even be able to get, a few module repair companies wont repair the jeep ABS module because they cant get the parts, and a couple that quoted me to repair it the cost was $2K to $3k to make the repair here in Tampa. How can Jeep stop making the part that you ABSOLUTELY NEED TO STOP YOUR VEHICLE SAFELY??!! How is this not a SAFETY ISSUE that people have to drive their vehicle, not knowing if it WILL OR WILL NOT POSSIBLY HIT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IF THE VEHICLE HAS NO ANTILOCK BRAKES?? Makes driving in the rain hazardous, jeep slides on wet roads. Also will put your transmission into LIMP MODE, then the Jeep just doesnt want to move.. how is DODGE, Jeep, Mopar, NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY OF THIS?? We buy a jeep and then FORCED TO DRIVE A DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE BECAUSE THEY DONT MAKE THE PARTS ANYMORE TO REPAIR IT??? Make it make sense!!!!”
“ABS Module failed rendering my vehicle inoperable. Lost signal to all speed sensors and swaybar. Vehicle is stuck in limp mode. This is my only transportation. Manufacturer should have recalled this years ago, they know it’s a major problem.”
“ABS MODULE FAILURE- Jeep goes into limp mode and replacement parts are no longer manufactured or available to fix. Vehicle is undrivable. This is a known defect affects large number of jeeps. Dash lights on are ABS, downhill assist, check engine light, and more. Attempted to visit local dealer for replacement parts and they have been on back order for several years, attempted to have part repaired and are no longer repairable due to chips not being manufactured. This unit could inhibit effectiveness of brakes”
“My ABS Module is not working and I’ve been waiting for several months for a new one but two dealers have told me they are not available anymore and my jeep slips and slides out of control when the ground is wet after rain”
“The abs module is providing a code and mechanic states it is defective and needs to be replaced. Manufacturer has no parts available for repair. No accident occurred, only way to use vehicle is without abs protected braking.”
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Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.