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
1,643 reports, newest first.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 27, 2020, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE RPM INCREASED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT JACKSONVILLE CHRYSLER, JEEP, DODGE AND RAM LOCATED AT (11101 NURSERYFIELDS DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256), EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. * (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 27, 2020
THE ENGINE WILL OCCASIONALLY CRANK AND CRANK BUT NOT TURN OVER. IT WILL EVEN CONTINUE TO CRANK EVEN AFTER LETTING GO OF THE START BUTTON. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO START CAR ARE NOT SUCCESSFUL. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IT WILL START THE NEXT DAY , HOWEVER THIS MEANS WE CAN NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. CAN'T AFFORD TO DRIVE SOMEWHERE AND HAVE TO GET A RIDE BACK HOME, WHICH I HAVE ALREADY DONE SEVERAL TIMES. THE JEEP DEALER FIXED THIS PROBLEM ON JAN 11, 2020, AND ON INVOICE THEY STATED ' THE AUTHORIZED REPAIR OF FUEL PUMP RELAY WIRING KIT IS COMPLETED AND NOW STARTING AS IT SHOULD'. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE RECALL PART AS MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET SUPPLIED IT, SO THE DEALER RECOMMENDED A 'FIX AROUND' WHICH I AGREED TO IN THE ABSENCE OF THE RECALL PART. THE PROBLEM PERSISTS SO I RETURNED THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO MAKE SURE THAT THE PROBLEM ISN'T SOMETHING OTHER THAN THE RECALL ITEM.
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 24, 2020
THERE'S A EECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP, THAT MAY CAUSE MY JEEP TO STOP ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN DRIVING IT. THE RECALL HAS YET TO HAVE AN ANSWER AS TO WHEN IT WILL GET FIXED. I DON'T WANT MY CAR TO STALL AS UM DRIVING AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, THE SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN IS AT RISK. NEED THIS TO BE FIXED ASAP.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 20, 2020
ACCORDING TO YOUR WEBSITE, A SAFETY RECALL IN REGARDS TO THE FUEL PUMP RELAY POSSIBLY FAILING CAUSING A STALL, WAS ISSUED ON NOV. 14, 2019, (RECALL #19V813). IT HAS BEEN OVER 4 MONTHS SINCE THE RECALL WAS ISSUED AND AS OF TODAY 03/20/2020, THE STATUS REMAINS "INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE". I THINK CHRYSLER (FCA US LLC) HAS HAD AMPLE TIME TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION AND HAS FAILED TO DO SO.THE POSSIBILITY THAT MY CAR MAY STALL WHILE DRIVING IS A VERY UNSETTLING FEELING AND IT SEEMS THAT THIS MATTER HAS BEEN PLACED IN A LOW PRIORITY STATUS BY THE MANUFACTURER.
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Mar 19, 2020
THIS IS MY THIRD TIME EXPERIENCING THIS SYSTEM FAILURE. EACH TIME WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE TRUCK SHUTS OFF. EACH TIME THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AS I WAS TURNING ONTO A STREET. THE FIRST TIME IT SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING WAS AS I EASY SLOWING DOWN TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND LOST ALL CONTROLS AS THE VEHICLE DIED. I DID NOT ACCIDENTALLY TOUCH ANYTHING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BOUT IT ASAP. IT TURNS OFF UNWARRANTED WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND PRESS THE START BUTTON TO TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT PART IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. IT HAPPENS OUT OF NOWHERE OCCASIONALLY AND NOT EVERYDAY EITHER.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 17, 2020
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND FUEL PUMP RELAY WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, RECALL EXISTS AND THE FUEL PUMP RELAY WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, FUEL PUMP RELAY CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN ALSO NECESSITATING REPLACEMENT. FCA/MOPAR ONLY AUTHORIZED REIMBURSEMENT OF THE FUEL PUMP RELAY AND NOT FOR THE BATTERY EVEN THOUGH IT WAS DIRECTLY RELATED AND THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIAN STATED THE SAME. SPOKE WITH MULTIPLE REPS FROM FCA WHO COULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. AN OIL CHANGE AND SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE JUST BEFORE THE FUEL PUMP FAILURE AND NO ISSUES WITH THE BATTERY WERE IDENTIFIED. I WAS TOLD THE BATTERY COULD NOT BE REPLACED BECAUSE I TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE...WHICH SEEMS INCREDULOUS TO ME AS THAT IS WHAT MOST PEOPLE DO WHEN THEY LEAVE FOR WORK. HOW WAS I SUPPOSED TO KNOW THE FUEL PUMP RELAY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED UNLESS I TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULDN'T TURN OVER?
Power train, Mar 13, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 81,000.
Electrical system, Mar 10, 2020
MY ALTERNATOR BURNT UP AND RUINED MY COMPUTER IN MY JEEP AS WELL. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND MANY OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD WENT OUT. MY POWER STEERING ALSO WENT OUT. THE ALTERNATOR WAS SO HOT, IT CRUMBLED AND MELTED THE CASING. CHRYSLER WILL NOT ADMIT TO THE ALTERNATOR BEING FAULTY OR NEEDING TO BE REPLACED IN THE RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE, STATING IT WAS NOT ONE OF THE ALTERNATORS AFFECTED.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 9, 2020
THE RECALL IS 8 YEARS OLD AND NO REMEDY AS OF YET WITH UNCERTAINTY OF WHEN OR HOW THIS MAY CAUSE MY VEHICLE TO BE HAZARDOUS TO MY LIFE OR OTHER MOTORISTS IS OF GRAVE CONCERN . I CONSIDER THIS RECALL TO BE OF SERIOUS CONCERN FOR MY SAFETY AS WELL AS OTHER MOTORISTS!I FIND IT UNSATISFACTORY AND NEGLIGENT AND UNACCEPTABLE NOT TO HAVE A REMEDY FOR THE RECALL AS OF YET . I DEMAND REMEDY OR COMPENSATION AS MY LEGAL RIGHT .
Electrical system, Engine, Mar 6, 2020
THE JEEP HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. IT HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN A FEW TIMES. USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT LIGHT/STOP SIGN. HOWEVER THE SCARIEST TIME WAS WHEN THE ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45-50 MPH ON STREET. WIFE ABLE TO BRING THE JEEP TO A COMPLETE STOP AND RESTART. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF ISSUE. THERE IS GOING TO BE A RECALL AS SOON THEY HAVE A FIX.
Electrical system, Mar 5, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE TANNER MOTORS DEALER LOCATED AT 620 W WASHINGTON ST, BRAINERD, MN 56401 AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 4, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP RELAY CEASED IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 3, 2020
VEHICLE HAS NO DIAGNOSTIC CODES SHOWING UP BUT HAS STALLED ON US SEVERAL TIMES ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT TWICE NOW. ALSO PULSATES AT SPEEDS AROUND 45 AND AGAIN AT 60MPH. SINCE THE LAST STALL IT NOW HAS A VERY ROUGH IDLE. WE HAVE CALLED DEALERSHIP ABOUT RECALL AND THEY STATE YES THERE IS ONE BUT THEY DO NOT HAVE A FIX. ARE WE SUPPOSED TO JUST KEEP DRIVING WITH THESE SAFETY ISSUES ? VEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE AFTER DRIVING COMING TO A STOP AT LIGHT. WE LOSE STEERING ABILITY AND BRAKING. WE ARE USUALLY GOING STRAIGHT AND ON CITY STREET OR COMING OFF FREEWAY
Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance, Feb 27, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING 75 MPH, THE FORWARD COLLISION SENSOR BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ST CHARLES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM DEALER, (1611 E MAIN ST, ST. CHARLES, IL 60174) AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FORWARD COLLISION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ISSUE WAS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 26, 2020
THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START AT TIMES, IT ALSO HAS STARTED JUST DYING ON THE ROAD. IN NOVEMBER 2019, WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON OUR JEEP OWNER PORTAL. THERE IS A FUEL PUMP RELAY FAILURE. SINCE THEN, WE HAVE REGULARLY CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND A REMEDY IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THIS IS BECOMING A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN FOR OUR FAMILY AS THE VEHICLE IS NOW DYING IN TRAFFIC. WHEN I HAVE MY FOOT ON THE GAS, I CAN FEEL THE VEHICLE IS NOT RECEIVING GAS. SOMETIMES IT DIES ENTIRELY AND OTHER TIMES IT PUTTERS AND JOLTS BACK TO LIFE. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. I JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND THEY SAID NO REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. I DESCRIBED WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THE VEHICLE AND THEY STATED THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE RECALL CAUSING THE ISSUES. TODAY I WAS ALMOST HIT BY A SEMI TRUCK BECAUSE THE JEEP DIED IN TRAFFIC.
Steering, Feb 26, 2020
A FAMILY MEMBER IN ANOTHER STATE OWNED AND PAMPERED THIS VEHICLE FOR MANY YEARS, PRIOR TO MY ACQUIRING IT. RECENTLY THE HOSE TO THE POWERING STEERING PUMP BLEW OFF WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING IT (NON HIGHWAY) AND IT WAS TAKEN IN TO BE SERVICED (THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP), WELL AFTER THEIR INITIAL REPAIR, WE WERE TOLD THAT DURING THEIR TEST DRIVE "AFTER" THAT REPAIR, THE HOSE HAD AGAIN BLOWN OFF SO MORE DAYS WERE NEEDED WITH THE VEHICLE TO AGAIN REPAIR THE ISSUE. A FEW DAYS LATER WE WERE CALLED AND TOLD THAT ISSUE HAD BEEN SOLVED AND THAT WE COULD RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE. THAT SAME NIGHT, I, WHILE SITTING IN THE VEHICLE (WITH IT IN IDLE), HEAR A "POP" WHICH TURNS OUT TO BE THE HOSE AGAIN, MIND YOU, EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS, THE PUMP SPEWS POWER STEERING FLUID ALL OVER THE ENGINE, THIS PARTICULAR NIGHT I EVEN FOUND IT ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE ROOF. WELL THE CAR WAS AGAIN SENT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY, THEY HAD IT APPROXIMATELY 3 DAYS BEFORE AGAIN WE GOT THE CALL THAT THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN COMPLETED, WE WERE TOLD THAT THIS TIME IT WAS DUE TO PROBABLY WHAT WAS A FAULTY POWER STEERING PUMP, WHICH THEY REPLACED. TWO DAYS LATER I TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE AS THE ORIGINAL OWNER (FAMILY MEMBER) WAS TOO CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING IT AGAIN. THANKFULLY MY DRIVE BACK TO MY STATE (2 DAYS LATER) WENT UNEVENTFUL, HOWEVER, 2 DAYS AFTER BEING HOME AND DRIVING IT (NON HIGHWAY), SURE ENOUGH I HEAR THAT FAMILIAR "POP" AND AGAIN THE HOSE HAS BLOWN OFF, POWER STEERING FLUID EVERYWHERE, ALONG WITH MY SANITY. I SEE THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE BACK IN 2012 BUT IT NEVER BECAME A RECALL, BUT, A FIX WAS IMPLEMENTED, SO IF THIS IS THE CASE WHY IS THIS HAPPENED WITH THE SAME PIECE OF EQUIPMENT NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE DEALERSHIP CAN'T SEEM TO SOLVE THIS KNOWN ISSUE??
Electrical system, Engine, Feb 25, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE LOST MOTIVE POWER WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000. VIN TOOLS CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Feb 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FIRST CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT (280 E WASHINGTON ST, NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, MA 02760) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE TAKEN APART FOR FURTHER EVALUATION TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED NOR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
Steering, Feb 21, 2020
POWER STEERING LINE HAS A SLOW LEAK THAT SEEMS TO BE COMMON AMONG THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES AROUND THE 2011- 2013 YEAR. VEHICLES SEEM TO BE EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE ANYWHERE FROM 40K TO 100K MILES. SOME PEOPLE HAVE HAD THESE LINES REPLACED AND HAVE STILL HAD A LEAK.
Electrical system, Feb 20, 2020
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND A MESSAGE INDICATING THE PARK ASSIST NEEDED SERVING CAME ON. IN .5 OF A MILE MY DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON, EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE SEAT BELT SECURED. I DROVE ANOTHER .5 OF A MILE AND MANY ADDITIONAL LIGHTS CAME ON IN MY VEHICLE. I PULLED IT OFF THE ROAD AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND THE CAR STOPPED WORKING. IT WOULD NOT TURN ON AGAIN. THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WERE BOTH REPLACED. THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED THE NEXT DAY. MY ALTERNATOR WAS MELTED WHEN THE GARAGE LOOKED AT MY CAR AFTER TOWING THE SECOND TIME.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 19, 2020
MY 18 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING HIS 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND ON A BRIDGE AT NIGHT WHEN IT ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STALLED!!! THE BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED, LOTS OF OTHER LIGHTS FLASHED, THEN ALL POWER SHUT OFF! HE COULD NOT STEER, NO LIGHTS WERE WORKING, NOTHING! THANK GOD HE WAS ABLE TO STOP IN-BETWEEN LANES IN A SMALL AREA WHERE CARS WERE NOT TRAVELING. HE CALLED 911 AND THEY SLOWED TRAFFIC DOWN AND AFTER DIFFICULTY GETTING CAR INTO NEUTRAL, HE WAS TOWED OFF THE ROAD. I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORP AND LEARNED OF A RECALL OF THE FUEL PUMP RELAY WHICH WHEN DEFECTIVE COULD CAUSE EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO MY SON TO HAPPEN. WE WERE INVITED TO TAKE VEHICLE INTO MIKE STEAD CHRYSLER JEEP IN RICHMOND, CA FOR THEM TO INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP RELAY AS INSTRUCTED BY CHRYSLER CORPORATION (FCA). THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO INSTALL THE PART, ASKING ME TO PAY A $199 DIAGNOSTIC FEE AND CLAIMING THAT OUR VEHICLE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS THAT HAD TO BE FIXED BEFORE THEY COULD EVEN CHECK THE RECALLED PART. I AM VERY DISSATISFIED AND HORRIFIED THAT THEY NOW WANT TO CHARGE ME $50/DAY STORAGE BECAUSE I REFUSE TO PAY FOR WORK WHEN I WAS PROMISED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE RECALLED PART. WE NEED HELP! I BELIEVE ALL THESE VEHICLES ARE A COMPLETE DANGER AND SADLY, THE NEW PART HASN'T BEEN MANUFACTURED YET. I AM APPALLED THAT SUCH A LARGE CORPORATION KNOWINGLY IS ALLOWING VEHICLES TO OPERATE WHEN SUCH A DANGER IS POSSIBLE. MY SON COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED! I WOULD LIKE FOR THESE VEHICLES TO BE RECALLED UNTIL THE NEW PART IS MANUFACTURED. THE NEXT PERSON MAY NOT BE SO LUCKY! (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Other or unspecified, Feb 13, 2020
MY 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAS ISSUES STARTING. PUSH TO START ON KEY NO LONGER WORKS. PUSH TO START IN THE CAR TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE ISSUE SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. BATTERIES HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN KEYS. THE ISSUE PERSIST WHEN NOT USING PUSH TO START AND INSERTING KEY AND CRANKING. IT TRIES TO CRANK, ELECTRONICS FLICKER, THEN NOTHING. WHEN I FIRST NOTICED THE ISSUE THE CAR WOULD START TYPICALLY ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT. YESTERDAY IT TOOK AROUND TEN ATTEMPTS TURNING THE KEY TO GET THE CAR STARTED.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 12, 2020
ITS SOMETHING WITH THE FUEL PUMP AND IT MAKE THE CAR DONT START I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER BEFORE THEY HAD IT FOR TWO MONTHS THEN GAVE IT BACK AND SAID THEY DID A TEMPORARY FIX THAT SHOULD WORK TILL THEY GET THE RECALL PART. I HAVENT HAD MY CAR BACK FOR 3 WEEKS YET AND IT ACTING UP AGAIN. WHAT IS THE WINDOW THAT THEY HAVE TO FIX YOUR CAR I MEAN I STILL PAY CARNOTE AND FULL COVERAGE INSURANCE (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 11, 2020
EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE I GO GET GAS TO FILL MY CAR UP AND WHEN I'M DONE I GO TO START THE THE JEEP UP IT STARTS UP THEN CUTS BACK OFF LIKE 2-3 TIMES!
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 6, 2020
VEHICLE HAS HAD STARTING PROBLEMS AND STALLING PROBLEMS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS SINCE DECEMBER 2019. I BELIEVE THESE ARE RELATED TO THE RECALL ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE LAST DECEMBER 2019. COMPLAINT IS THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION IS UNWILLING TO MAKE A TEMPORARY FIX AS PROMISED UNTIL THE "VEHICLE IS TOTALLY DEAD." STALLING ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR IS A SAFETY ISSUE/HAZARD. MOST RECENT INCIDENT: SUNDAY-2-2-2020, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START FOR FIVE HOURS.