Service bulletins for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
291 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 22-001-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); EQUIPMENT. Steering Wheel Vibration at Highway Speeds This bulletin involves road testing, tire balance measuring, road force variation and flat spotting removal SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: (1) Hunter GSP9700 Road Force® Diagnostic System |
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| 21-001-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: ELSD Module Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Electronic Limited Slip Differential (ELSD) with new software. If any of the following DTC?s are either Active or Stored in the ELSD module?s memory, the ELSD motor will need to be replaced as well. C1490-00-REAR DIFFERENTIAL ACTUATOR INITIALIZATION FAILURE C148F-1D-REAR DIFFERENTIAL MEASURED MOTOR - CIRCUIT OUT OF RANGE C1489-96-REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOTOR BRAKE - COMPONENT INTERNAL FAILURE The customer may indicate that their 4X4 lamp may be flashing (indicating a malfunction of the 4X4 system).In addition, one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) are Active or Stored in the ELSD control module?s memory. C1490-00-REAR DIFFERENTIAL ACTUATOR INITIALIZATION FAILURE C148F-1D-REAR DIFFERENTIAL MEASURED MOTOR - CIRCUIT OUT OF RANGE C1489-96-REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOTOR BRAKE - COMPONENT INTERNAL FAILURE |
| 05-005-13 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; SERVICE BRAKES. Squeal Noise From Front Of Vehicle When Braking This bulletin involves verifying the front vehicle noise and if necessary replace the front brake pads. Squeal noise from front of vehicle when braking. |
| 21-003-13 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DCTM) - Transfer Case Operational Enhancements This bulletin involves flashing the Drivetrain Control Module (DCTM) Owners may indicate that they have experienced one or more of the following symptoms:A driveline bump is felt during acceleration at approximately 10 mph (16 kph).The SERV 4WD message appears and the vehicle shifts from 4WD to 2WD.Binding of the front driveline while turning on steep grades at speeds around 3 - 5 mph (5 - 8 kph). |
| 9002877 | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR. 52124768A$ - Bearing Assy - Rear For any noise related issue, before replacing this part please review and follow the updated "Hub & Bearing Noise Diagnostic Procedure", found in STAR News #75 and in Service Manual. See DealerCONNECT>TechCONNECT>Service Info>Rear Susp>Hub and Bearing>Diagnosis and Testing>Diagnosis and Testing - Hub and Bearing - Noise. |
| 23-013-13 | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Creak Or Click Noise From Dual Pane Sunroof This bulletin involves inspecting the dual pane sunroof for a potential creak, click or rattle and if necessary, replacing the dual pane sunroof frame assembly. The customer may experience a creak, click or rattle from the dual pane sunroof. |
| 17-004-13 | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Cleaning Of Rear Air Suspension At Every Engine Oil Change This bulletin involves cleaning the left and right side rear air spring bellows and piston area at the lower control arm pocket in the rear of the vehicle. Rear suspension air springs may become damaged due to abrasion from road debris or the air spring can become punctured due to ice/snow build-up at bottom of piston at lower control arm. |
| 08-011-13 | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Power Folding Mirrors Unfold While Cranking This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Left and Right Front Door Modules (DMFL/DMFR) with new software. The power folding mirrors may unfold while cranking the engine. |
| 08-053-12 | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: RHR, RHW Or RHP Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHR, RHW or RHP Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Erratic alternate frequency switching (International only). Bluetooth phone muting during European traffic announcement (International only). Lost channel presets, home addresses, address book entries & Travel Link favorites. Not able to change default country and state then route. Unable to load .jpeg files onto hard drive to display on touch screen. Vehicle with Start/Stop feature, the screen will go black when the engine turns off at a stop. (International only). Incomplete Travel Link temperature displayed when the temperature is over 100F. Example, if the temperature is 107F the screen will display 07. (Domestic U.S. only). Cancel key inoperative after pressing the international button. iPhone4 dial not possible after second call. Missing Travel Link buttons from SAT menu (Domestic U.S. only). Devices button disabled in VES menu. Unable to route to a recent route after a map update. Remove Travel Link disclaimer popup (Domestic U.S. only). Duplicate phone numbers in popup after pressing the international button. During active call and on hold, DIAL button should be displayed (not ?TONE? button). International button not visible. Point of interest (POI) Search enhancements. When video in remote DVD player is stopped devices button wrongly labeled as DVD. Access Travel Link immediately after radio no update when staying on TL screen. iPod, track selection enhancements. |
| 07-004-12 REV. A | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Attention! Release Of New Engine Coolant Organic Additive Technology (OAT) Chrysler Corporation LLC. has released a new engine coolant for the 2013 model year vehicles and beyond, for all engine applications except the ones listed in the note above. This new coolant is an Organic Additive Technology (OAT) (Fig. 1). OAT coolants have a service interval of 10 years or 150,000 miles. For heavy duty truck and extreme duty cycle applications refer to the Service Information or Owner's Manual for proper maintenance schedules. |
| 05057980A$ | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. STEERING:COLUMN; STEERING. Steering Column If vehicle comes in for steering column replacement, verify column installed. Go to Info Column in Star Parts and open the flow chart to determine which column is installed. If column is Daimler, verify that a replacement Daimler column is in stock and use for replacement. If no Daimler column is in stock, replacement must use Presta column (which require a number of other components to be replaced). For more information and details on PN's, see W-Series Flowchart in Star Parts. Contact parts specifying for assistance regarding correct part numbers, for technical assistance contact Star. |
| 1UN79BD3A$ | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. Seat Shields For vehicles built prior to 5/2/2011:~ Replace old shield (1UN79TRMAA) with new shield (1XN97TRMAA) and bracket (68100737AA).~ Replace old shield (1UP58TRMAA) with new shield (1XN08TRMAA) and bracket (68100737AA).~ Replace old shield (1UQ14TRMAA) with new shield (1XN96TRMAA) and bracket (68100737AA).~ The new bracket (68100737AA) is only needed if the vehicle doesn't already have it (check PN on phyical part) |
| 05048043A$ | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE. PSU Exhaust Phaser 05048043AB If replacing the Exhaust Phaser for the following codes: P0340 Cam Missing/Camshaft Sensor Circuit and/or P0345 Cam Missing/Camshaft Sensor Circuit Engineering is requesting that all three Valve Timing components (Phaser, Actuator, OCV) be replaced.~ Please label the components of which bank they came from prior to parts return. ~ Phaser 05048043AB Actuator 05048045AB OCV 05048044AB Please call Joe Lovell at cell (734) 309-6467 with any questions If a response is not received within 15 mins , then proceed with diagnostics/repair. |
| 9002877 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB. 52124768A$ - Bearing Assy - Rear For any noise related issue, before replacing this part please review and follow the updated "Hub & Bearing Noise Diagnostic Procedure", found in STAR News #75 and in Service Manual. See DealerCONNECT>TechCONNECT>Service Info>Rear Susp>Hub and Bearing>Diagnosis and Testing>Diagnosis and Testing - Hub and Bearing - Noise. |
| 9002519 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~ |
| 23-013-13 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Creak Or Click Noise From Dual Pane Sunroof This bulletin involves inspecting the dual pane sunroof for a potential creak, click or rattle and if necessary, replacing the dual pane sunroof frame assembly. The customer may experience a creak, click or rattle from the dual pane sunroof. |
| 17-004-13 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Cleaning Of Rear Air Suspension At Every Engine Oil Change This bulletin involves cleaning the left and right side rear air spring bellows and piston area at the lower control arm pocket in the rear of the vehicle. Rear suspension air springs may become damaged due to abrasion from road debris or the air spring can become punctured due to ice/snow build-up at bottom of piston at lower control arm. |
| 08-011-13 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Power Folding Mirrors Unfold While Cranking This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Left and Right Front Door Modules (DMFL/DMFR) with new software. The power folding mirrors may unfold while cranking the engine. |
| 11-001-13 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Exhaust Tip Contacting Hitch Causing Buzz, Squeak Or Rattle (BSR) This bulletin involves replacing both left and right exhaust tips. The customer may experience a buzz, squeak or rattle (BSR) coming from the rear of the vehicle over bumps. |
| 09-001-13 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components. |
| 08-053-12 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Flash: RHR, RHW Or RHP Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHR, RHW or RHP Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Erratic alternate frequency switching (International only). Bluetooth phone muting during European traffic announcement (International only). Lost channel presets, home addresses, address book entries & Travel Link favorites. Not able to change default country and state then route. Unable to load .jpeg files onto hard drive to display on touch screen. Vehicle with Start/Stop feature, the screen will go black when the engine turns off at a stop. (International only). Incomplete Travel Link temperature displayed when the temperature is over 100F. Example, if the temperature is 107F the screen will display 07. (Domestic U.S. only). Cancel key inoperative after pressing the international button. iPhone4 dial not possible after second call. Missing Travel Link buttons from SAT menu (Domestic U.S. only). Devices button disabled in VES menu. Unable to route to a recent route after a map update. Remove Travel Link disclaimer popup (Domestic U.S. only). Duplicate phone numbers in popup after pressing the international button. During active call and on hold, DIAL button should be displayed (not ?TONE? button). International button not visible. Point of interest (POI) Search enhancements. When video in remote DVD player is stopped devices button wrongly labeled as DVD. Access Travel Link immediately after radio no update when staying on TL screen. iPod, track selection enhancements. |
| 07-004-12 REV. A | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Attention! Release Of New Engine Coolant Organic Additive Technology (OAT) Chrysler Corporation LLC. has released a new engine coolant for the 2013 model year vehicles and beyond, for all engine applications except the ones listed in the note above. This new coolant is an Organic Additive Technology (OAT) (Fig. 1). OAT coolants have a service interval of 10 years or 150,000 miles. For heavy duty truck and extreme duty cycle applications refer to the Service Information or Owner's Manual for proper maintenance schedules. |
| RL108213A$ | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~ |
| 18-113-15 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. The customer may describe a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. |
| 9003199 | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. STEERING; POWER TRAIN. Steering Column If vehicle comes in for steering column replacement, verify column installed. Go to Info Column in Star Parts and open the flow chart to determine which column is installed. If column is Daimler, verify that a replacement Daimler column is in stock and use for replacement. If no Daimler column is in stock, replacement must use Presta column (which require a number of other components to be replaced). For more information and details on PN's, see W-Series Flowchart in Star Parts. Contact parts specifying for assistance regarding correct part numbers, for technical assistance contact Star. UPDATE: 11/9/2016 If the new bearing does not fit through the double dash, you need to replace the lower double dash panel to the latest level. Please see the updated flowchart in StarParts for the correct replacement panel. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.