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Third generation · JK · 2007–2017

2013Jeep Wrangler

A clean-sheet design that, for the first time, offered a four-door Wrangler Unlimited alongside the two-door — the four-door went on to dominate sales. (For 2018 the JK was sold alongside the incoming JL; this dataset assigns MY2018 to the JL.)

Third generation · JK

2013 Jeep Wrangler JK Rubicon, front three-quarter view

Photo: “Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2013.jpg” by Captainmorlypogi1959 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.

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What do you need to know?

This page covers the whole 2013 Jeep Wrangler model year. Choose your task first; exact trims and engines are separated where the factory offered different versions.

Documented lineup

Find your exact 2013 Wrangler

Start with a family, body style, or engine. Every card opens the facts and maintenance information for that factory version.

4factory configurations
Exact factory pairings documentedHow this lineup was verified

These source-backed records identify published body, engine, and transmission combinations. Exact pairings do not by themselves assert that every factory option or special edition is represented.

4versions shown
2-door removable-top SUV

Wrangler — 3.6L Pentastar V6, NSG370 6-speed manual

Body
2-door removable-top SUV
Engine
3.6L Pentastar V6
Gearbox
NSG370 6-speed manual
Built
Regular production
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2-door removable-top SUV

Wrangler — 3.6L Pentastar V6, W5A580 5-speed automatic

Body
2-door removable-top SUV
Engine
3.6L Pentastar V6
Gearbox
W5A580 5-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
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4-door removable-top SUV (Unlimited)

Wrangler Unlimited — 3.6L Pentastar V6, NSG370 6-speed manual

Body
4-door removable-top SUV (Unlimited)
Engine
3.6L Pentastar V6
Gearbox
NSG370 6-speed manual
Built
Regular production
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4-door removable-top SUV (Unlimited)

Wrangler Unlimited — 3.6L Pentastar V6, W5A580 5-speed automatic

Body
4-door removable-top SUV (Unlimited)
Engine
3.6L Pentastar V6
Gearbox
W5A580 5-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
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The 2013 model year

Overview

The 2013 Jeep Wrangler was a U.S.-market JK offered with 3.6L Pentastar V6. Factory transmission choices were NSG370 6-speed manual or W5A580 5-speed automatic.

Specifications

Engines
  • 3.6L Pentastar V6
Transmissions
NSG370 6-speed manual, W5A580 5-speed automatic
Body styles
2-door removable-top SUV, 4-door removable-top SUV (Unlimited)

Year over year

What changed

  • The 3.6L Pentastar V6 and W5A580 five-speed automatic replaced the 3.8L/42RLE combination for 2012.

Worth knowing

Notable

  • This record uses the 2013 U.S. powertrain and body-style range rather than borrowing a neighboring model year.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

  • For a 2013 Wrangler, inspect frame and body corrosion, steering/suspension wear, four-wheel-drive operation, modifications and service history; verify engine and transmission by VIN before ordering parts.
  • Check the VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup for unrepaired safety recalls.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 2013 Wrangler on the road

Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.

Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2013 Jeep Wrangler. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
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Factory intervals
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Fitment-scoped
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Exact references
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Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • Engine oil and filter

    Exact reference available

    Follow the automatic oil-change indicator; operating conditions can require service before this published maximum. Baldwin lists P7492 for this engine; the catalog establishes fitment only, not the service interval.

    Applies to: 2013 · 3.6L Pentastar V6 · United States · Applies to the gasoline JK schedule in the cited Jeep publication.

    Published interval: 10,000 mi / 12 months · Maximum; oil-change indicator may require earlier service.

    Source: Jeep — 2013 Wrangler User's Guide · User's Guide pages 111-114 — scheduled servicing and maintenance chart · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Engine air-cleaner filter

    Exact reference available

    Baldwin lists PA4437 for this engine; the catalog establishes fitment only, not the service interval.

    Applies to: 2013 · 3.6L Pentastar V6 · United States · Applies to the gasoline JK schedule in the cited Jeep publication.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · Published replacement interval; inspect sooner in dusty or off-road use.

    Source: Jeep — 2013 Wrangler User's Guide · User's Guide pages 111-114 — scheduled servicing and maintenance chart · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2013 · 3.6L Pentastar V6 · United States · Applies to the gasoline JK schedule in the cited Jeep publication.

    Published interval: 100,000 mi · Published maintenance-chart replacement interval.

    Source: Jeep — 2013 Wrangler User's Guide · User's Guide pages 111-114 — scheduled servicing and maintenance chart · checked

  • Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2013 · 3.6L Pentastar V6 · United States · Applies to the gasoline JK schedule in the cited Jeep publication.

    Published interval: 150,000 mi / 120 months · Flush and replace, whichever comes first.

    Source: Jeep — 2013 Wrangler User's Guide · User's Guide pages 111-114 — scheduled servicing and maintenance chart · checked

  • Cabin air filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Baldwin lists PA4460 for the 2013 Wrangler; this establishes fitment only, not a replacement interval.

    Applies to: 2013 · 3.6L Pentastar V6 · United States · Cataloged 3.6L Pentastar V6 Wrangler application; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.

    Source: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 342, Jeep 2013 Wrangler 3.6L Pentastar V6 row — Cabin Air — PA4460 · checked

    Verified ordering references

Accessories matched to this model year

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17 accessory matches

  • Black steel Jeep Wrangler JK rear bumper with receiver, D-rings, and LED lights

    Bumpers & armor

    Rear bumper with receiver and LED lights

    Fits 2007–2018 Wrangler JK · 2-door and Unlimited

    Fitment details

    2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler JK, including two-door and Unlimited four-door models. Confirm bumper, lighting, receiver, and local equipment requirements.

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  • Rear bumper for Jeep Wrangler

    Bumpers & armor

    Rear bumper

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Rear bumper for Jeep Wrangler

    Bumpers & armor

    Rear bumper

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Running boards for Jeep Wrangler

    Running boards

    Running boards

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door · restrictions apply

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door · restrictions apply. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Running boards for Jeep Wrangler

    Running boards

    Running boards

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Front Skid Plate Compatible for Jeep Wrangler

    Bumpers & armor

    Front Skid Plate Compatible

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • 4 PCS Upgraded Fender Flares for Jeep Wrangler

    Bumpers & armor

    4 PCS Upgraded Fender Flares

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door · 2-door

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door · 2-door. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Running boards for Jeep Wrangler

    Running boards

    Running boards

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Running boards for Jeep Wrangler

    Running boards

    Running boards

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Running boards for Jeep Wrangler

    Running boards

    Running boards

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 2-door

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 2-door. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Running boards for Jeep Wrangler

    Running boards

    Running boards

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Running boards for Jeep Wrangler

    Running boards

    Running boards

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler · 4-door. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Rear bumper for Jeep Wrangler

    Bumpers & armor

    Rear bumper

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Rear bumper for Jeep Wrangler

    Bumpers & armor

    Rear bumper

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Rear bumper for Jeep Wrangler

    Bumpers & armor

    Rear bumper

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Front and rear bumper set for Jeep Wrangler

    Bumpers & armor

    Front and rear bumper set

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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  • Flat Front & Rear Fender Flares Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler for Jeep Wrangler

    Bumpers & armor

    Flat Front & Rear Fender Flares Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler

    Fitment details

    Fits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm body style, doors, drivetrain, dimensions, and exclusions on the merchant listing before ordering.

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Sources

  1. Jeep — 2013 Wrangler User's Guide
  2. NHTSA — VIN recall lookup

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