2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 1,643 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 26 Grand Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2012 reports, 46 involved a crash and 105 involved a fire. 35 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical systemNov 14, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.
Campaign 19V813000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engine, gasoline, turbo/superchargerOct 19, 2017
Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
ATI will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-913-338-2886.
Campaign 17E061000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesSep 18, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
Campaign 17V572000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorJul 10, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Campaign 17V435000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringDec 28, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
Campaign 15V879000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemFeb 27, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 17, 2010, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6, 5.7 or 6.4 liter engine, and 2012-2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 18, 2011, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6 or 5.7 liter engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R09. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-530. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
Campaign 15V115000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorOct 8, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Campaign 14V634000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringJul 2, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
Campaign 14V391000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesApr 1, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
Campaign 14V154000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipMar 4, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, through October 1, 2012. Under certain braking events, the Ready Alert Braking System (RAB) may result in the driver experiencing a hard brake pedal feel.
If the driver experiences a hard brake pedal, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.
Campaign 14V104000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingSep 29, 2011
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 11V487000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Interior lighting, Mar 7, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V115000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V879000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Mar 6, 2016
SOME TIMES CAR WILL CRANK ,BUT NO START ,HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 5 TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR USED 2 MONTHS AGO ,REPEATED TIME EVENTUALLY WILL START WE ARE WORRIED THAT CAR WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING .WAS IN A DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM ONCE ALREADY BUT THEY SAID THEY COULDNT REPRODUCE .I HEARD OTHER JEEP OWNERS HAVING SAME PROBLEM AND ITS SOMETHING TO DO WITH TIPM MODULE EXTREMLY EXPENSIVE REPAIR ,
Electrical system, Mar 3, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED THAT DIMMED RIGHT BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Electrical system, Feb 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FAILED TO HEAT UP. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEAT SENSOR AND THE FUEL PUMP RELAY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V115000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V879000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS UNAVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Feb 19, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE CONTACT'S HOME APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES LATER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED BLACK SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. THE FIRE MARSHALL INDICATED THAT THE FLAMES WERE STARTED BY A FAULTY VANITY LAMP. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V391000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) IN JUNE OF 2015, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,500.
Electrical system, Engine, Feb 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE OR WHILE IDLING. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START OCCASIONALLY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V115000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) WAS RECEIVED IN APRIL OF 2015. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE GIVEN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Electrical system, Interior lighting, Feb 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V879000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/14/16*LJ CONSUMER WAS TOLD BT THE DEALER TO WAIT FOR A FORMAL LETTER. UPDATED 05/30/18*JB
Electrical system, Interior lighting, Service brakes, Feb 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 15V879000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Feb 18, 2016, fire
WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND WITHIN MINUTES, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEGAN TO SHUT DOWN. FIRST THE NAVIGATION WENT, THEN ALL LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD FOLLOWED BY POWER STEERING, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THE CAR DIED. THE ALTERNATOR WENT BAD AND EVENTUALLY CAUGHT ON FIRE AT MY MECHANIC SHOP WHILE TRANSFERRING THE VEHICLE INSIDE AFTER BEING TOWED. THE ALTERNATOR ON MY JEEP WAS THE 180AMP AND THEREFORE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL P60. MY LOCAL JEEP DEALERSHIP INITIALLY TOLD ME IT WAS COVERED AND THEN SAID IT WAS NOT.
Electrical system, Interior lighting, Feb 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V879000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INTERIOR LIGHTING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Interior lighting, Feb 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V879000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INTERIOR LIGHTING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PART NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Feb 16, 2016
SUN VISOR WIRING RECALL R71. RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM CHRYSLER TODAY INDICATING THAT A WIRING PROBLEM MAY CAUSE A FIRE. NOTICE STATED THAT THEY EXPECT TO HAVE A REMEDY AVAILABLE IN THE 4TH QUARTER OF 2016. THIS DOES NOT REPRESENT "REMEDY THE DEFECT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME". NHTSA SHOULD PUT MORE PRESSURE ON CHRYSLER TO ADDRESS THIS SITUATION IN A MORE TIMELY FASHIION. WAS CHRYSLER NOT ALREADY FINED FOR BEING TOO SLOW TO ADDRESS SAFERY DEFECTS?
Electrical system, Feb 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V391000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V115000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO SUPPLY THE PART BEYOND A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A TIME FRAME OF WHEN THE PART WOULD BE SUPPLIED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 05/10/16*LJ
Electrical system, Feb 4, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND SMOKE BILLOWED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
Electrical system, Feb 3, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V115000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 04/22/16*LJ UPDATED 11/1/2017*JS
Electrical system, Service brakes, Feb 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PUSH START BUTTON AND FOB FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TPM MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FOB FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,671.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Visibility/wiper, Jan 25, 2016
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT RANDOMLY GOES ON AND OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. AUTOMATIC WIPER BLADES RANDOMLY ACTIVATING WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION WHEN NO MOISTURE OR RAIN IS PRESENT. AUTOMATIC KEY-LESS ENTRY/EXIT SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO WORK WHEN USING DOOR FRONT HANDLE SENSORS. DEALERSHIP HAS RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT OF TIPM UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY IN EFFORT TO RESOLVE ISSUES.
Electrical system, Jan 9, 2016, fire
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012 HEADLINER FIRE. RECALL P36. HEADLINER BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY AT HOME. HAD BEEN DRIVING THE CAR 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE FIRE STARTING. LOTS OF SMOKE AND NOXIOUS FUMES COMING FROM THE HEADLINER AREA ABOVE THE WINDSHIELD PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THINKING THAT THIS WAS PROBABLY AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, I WAS TRYING TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE TO PREVENT FURTHER ELECTRICAL CURRENT FLOWING THROUGH THE WIRING. BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY, FLAMES ERUPTED JUST ABOVE THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW. I WAS ABLE TO DISTINGUISH THE FLAMES WITH WATER FROM A GARDEN HOSE AND HIGH PRESSURE NOZZLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND ARRIVED WITHIN 10 MINUTES OF THE CALL. THEY CUT OUT THE HEADLINER, CUT THE WIRING AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLE. I REPORTED THIS INCIDENT TO CHRYSLER ON NOVEMBER 28. THEY SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO INVESTIGATE THE SITUATION AND SUBMIT A REPORT. THE REPORT HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY CHRYSLER AND IT IS MY UNDERDTANDING IT IS NOW IN THEIR LEGAL DEPARTMENT, WHERE IT HAS BEEN FOR ALMOST A MONTH. I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM CHRYSLER ON THIS MATTER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE JEEP RECALL CENTER AT LEAST 8 TIMES OVER THE LAST 30 DAYS AND AM TOLD BY THEM THAT SOMEONE WILL BE CONTACTING ME WITHIN 2 TO 3 BUSINESS DAYS. IT NEVER HAPPENS. ALSO, I HAD HAD THE P36 RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED AT THE CHRYSLER DEALER ON JULY 30, FOUR MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. I HAVE NOW SEEN THAT THERE IS A NEW RECALL NOTIFICATION FROM CHRYSLER, DECEMBER 24, ON THIS SAME P36 VANITY LAMP WIRING ISSUE. THE NEW RECALL SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSES 2011 - 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE'S THAT HAVE HAD THE ORIGINAL P36 RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED. IT APPEARS THEY ARE TRYING TO RE-FIX A PROBLEM THE DEALERS DID NOT FIX THE FIRST TIME. WHO CAN I CONTACT TO GET SOME HELP WITH THIS? SO FAR CHRYSLER IS DOING NOTHING TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER WITH ME. THANK YOU.
Electrical system, Dec 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY SENSOR LIGHT SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Electrical system, Dec 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V115000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 02/12/16*LJ
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Dec 28, 2015, fire
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE PASSENGER VANITY MIRROR AREA. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER, TURNED THE CAR OFF, AND CALLED 911. THE RESPONDING FIREMEN HAD TO CUT A HOLE IN THE ROOFLINER OF THE AUTOMOBILE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF THE START OF THE FIRE, WHICH THEY CONFIRMED WAS THE WIRING TO THE VISOR. THE DIRECT CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS CONFIRMED BY SERVICE EMPLOYEES AT THE DEALERSHIP THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO, AS WELL AS INVESTIGATIVE ENGINEERS FOR CHRYSLER, AS FAULTY WIRING TO THE VISOR LIGHTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN #14V391000, CHRYSLER RECALL #P36. A RECALL FOR THE VISOR WIRING WAS ISSUED, AND REPAIRS WERE MADE AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE FIRE IN THE VANITY AREA OF THE AUTOMOBILE OCCURRED ROUGHLY A MONTH AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED. THIS LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THE SOLUTION FOR THE RECALL ISSUE IS NOT SUFFICIENT AND SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE INVESTIGATED.
Electrical system, Dec 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAS EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT
Electrical system, Air bags, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 16, 2015
MY VEHICLE HAS A RECALL (R09/NHTSA 15V-115) FOR FAILURE OF THE TIPM RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLS AND NON STARTS WHICH HAVE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS SINCE 2013 MOST RECENTLY 12/15/15. MY VEHICLE HAS STALLED IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY AND INTERSTATE AT SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER (NAPOLETON) WHO ATTEMPTED TO FIX WITHOUT RESOLVE. IN FACT, I BROUGHT BACK AFTER THERE FIRST ATTEMPT AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME $1600 TO REPAIR. I HAVE RESEARCHED OTHER COMPLAINTS AND TRULY KNOW THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT IS PART OF THE SAFETY RECALL. ADDITIONALLY, MY AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON WHICH IS ALSO ADDRESSED IN THE RECALL. JEEP HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR AND I CANNOT DRIVE VEHICLE DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS. PLEASE HELP.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 14, 2015
VEHICLE RECALL REPAIR (TIPM FUEL PUMP RELAY) WAS COMPLETED ON SEP 03, 2015 AND AGAIN FOLLOWED UP ON SEP 14, 2015. NO START CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO OCCUR MULTIPLE TIMES PER WEEK. MUST CYCLE THROUGH IGNITION/ACCESSORY/RUN/OFF MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE STARTING ON OCCASION. THIS CONDITION MAY HAPPEN 1, 2, OR 3 TIMES IN SUCCESSION BEFORE ENGINE WILL START. OTHER TIMES THERE IS NO OCCURRENCE FOR MANY DAYS.
Electrical system, Dec 7, 2015
I BOUGHT A 2012 GRAND CHEROKEE USED THREE WEEKS AGO TO THE DAY WHEN WHILE DRIVING THE KIDS TO THE LIBRARY SATURDAY, SUDDENLY ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS (CHECK ENGINE, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE, SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM ETC.) BUZZERS, SPEEDOMETER AND TRANSMISSION POSITION STARTED ACTING ERRATICALLY. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER A FEW MINUTES I RESTARTED IT AND MADE IT TO MY DRIVEWAY WHEN IT DID IT AGAIN. I GOT IT INTO MY GARAGE, DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLE AND LET IT SIT UNTIL THIS MORNING. WHEN I RE-CONNECTED THE CABLE AND STARTED THE CAR ONLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SO THE WIFE FOLLOWED ME TO THE DEALER WHERE WE DROPPED IT OFF. LUCKILY IT MADE THE 8 MILE TRIP WITHOUT ANY OTHER ISSUES. THEN A FEW HOURS LATER THE SERVICE DEPT. CALLED ME TO SAY IT WAS THE TIPM, APPX. $950.00, NOT UNDER WARRANTY, AND ABOUT 3 TO 5 DAYS TO FIX.