2013 Jeep Wrangler Jeep Wrangler 2013

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2013 Jeep Wrangler repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (3%)

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2013 Jeep Wrangler transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

85000 mi

US $1000
Front Ujoints. 1 was dry and felt in steering. Replaced joints and cleaned/lubed all components 
47000 mi

US $600
Spider gears on the limited slip differential crumbled and failed, needing complete replacement. 
1800 mi Grinding/Rattling noise at 2k RPM in all gears of manual transmission. 2nd attempt to diagnose grinding/rattling noise at 2k RPM in all gears of manual transmission. 
3000 mi Rattle at 2k RPMs in all gears. Manual transmission was replaced under warranty. 
58000 mi

US $380
LR axle seal leaking. Seal, bearing and collar replaced. 

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2013 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

84000 mi

US $500
Replaced front axle seals. Needed to remove front axle and differential to access and replace the seals. 

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2013 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

17000 mi Manual transmission sometimes pops violently out of gear when shifting to 3rd. Dealership test drove but didn't experience the problem. 
29700 mi Manual transmission violently pops out of gear when shifting to 3rd gear. Does not affect any other gear. Chrysler said to give it "sufficient follow through" when shifting into 3rd gear. Still an issue and is getting worse. 

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2013 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

47000 mi

US $591
Replaced sensor in transmission 

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2013 Jeep Wrangler Transmission Problems

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