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.
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Oct 27, 2019, crash
IT WAS RAINING I HAD TO START BREAKING WAS GETTING CLOSE TO A RED LIGHT, COULD NOT STOP AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER CAR AND TOTALED MINE AND INJURED ME.
Seats, Oct 24, 2019
DRIVERS SEAT HEADREST POPPED FORWARD TO THE EXTEND POSITION WHILE SITTING IN CAR AT A STORE PARKING LOT . ENGINE AND ALL ELECTRICAL ITEMS TURNED OFF. THIS IS ONLY SUPPOSE TO HAPPEN WHEN THE AIRBAGS ARE SET OFF. THESE HEADREST COST FROM 400 TO 700 DOLLARS
Electrical system, Oct 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V115000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEWEY DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP (3175 SE DELAWARE AVE, ANKENY, IA 50021, (855) 367-0915) WHERE THE RECALL REMEDY WAS PERFORMED. WHEN THE CONTACT'S WIFE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT CRANK OR START WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE HAD NOT OCCURRED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED. THE DEALER INITIALLY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER INSTALLED TWO NEW RELAYS ON THE VEHICLE, WHICH ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR A MONTH AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK, BUT NOT START. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,922. *JS
Electrical system, Seat belts, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 20, 2019
THERE HAS BEEN A SPORADIC ISSUE WHEN TRYING TO START MY VEHICLE WHERE IT'LL MAKE AN ATTEMPT TO TURN OVER AND GET STARTED BUT IT'S GETTING STUCK AS IF IT'S MAYBE NOT CATCHING THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL. I'VE ALSO EXPERIENCED SEAT BELT ISSUES WITH MY SEAT BELT LIGHT ON AND BEEPING AS IF IT'S NOT ON BUT IT WOULD ALREADY BE PROPERLY BUCKLED IN. I ALSO HAD AN ISSUE WITH MY ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM THAT WAS CAUSE SOME SORT OF LEAK
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 16, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM AND DOVER DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (396 US-46, ROCKAWAY, NJ 07866, (973) 366-7000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BODY THROTTLE CONTROL AND WIRE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,600. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF*JB
Electrical system, Oct 10, 2019
ON SEPT 21, 2019, JEEP'S TIPM FAILED CAUSING HATCH TO OPEN WITHOUT NOTICE, AND LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS TO BLINK WITHOUT ACTIVATION. WE HAD IT REPLACED AND PAID FOR THE REPAIR EVEN THOUGH TIPMS HAVE BEEN RECALLED DUE TO FUEL ISSUES. THIS REPLACEMENT TIPM FAILED AGAIN, CAUSING TURN SIGNAL TO FAIL AND NOT OPERATE. THIS "BAD" TIPM WAS REPLACED AGAIN ON OCT 10, 2019. PROBLEMS OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. *DT*JB
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Engine, Oct 7, 2019, crash
I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AND TRANSITIONING THE VEHICLE TO PARK WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. I HAD MY FOOT PRESSED FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE BUT IT DID NOT STOP AND IT WENT UP AND OVER A PARKING BARRIER INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE.
Suspension, Structure, Oct 3, 2019
I HAVE TWO MAJOR ISSUES. THE FIRST BEING THAT THE LEATHER ON MY DASH HAS COMPLETELY SHRIVELED UP INTO WEIRD BUMPS AND LOOKS HORRIBLE. I'M NOT SURE WHAT WOULD OF CAUSED IT BECAUSE IT IS SOMETHING THAT I HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE. THE SECOND THING IS THAT MY BACK RIGHT SUSPENSION IS MESSED UP. THE BACK LEFT SIDE OF MY JEEP SAGS WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK AND AS IT LOWERS INTO PARK LEVEL.
Power train, Oct 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION UNINTENTIONALLY SWITCHED INTO NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE MOVED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000.
Steering, Oct 1, 2019, crash, fire
IN 2016, MY 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO HAD ABOUT 38K MILES WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT MY VEHICLES RACK AND PINION HAD A "MINOR LEAK" THAT THEY SERVICE CENTER RECOMMENDED I "KEEP AN EYE ON." THIS WAS SOMETHING I REALLY NEEDED TO SAVE FOR BECAUSE IT WOULD COST $3000 TO REPAIR AND I HAD JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE! LESS THAN A WEEK LATER I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY. THIS FORCED ME TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION AS WELL AS FURTHER DAMAGE. THIS IS PRETTY UNUSUAL FOR A CAR WITH MILEAGE THAT LOW. ADDITIONALLY, IT IS RIDICULOUS THAT THIS ISSUE HASN'T BEEN A SUFFICIENT IMPETUS FOR INVESTIGATION CONSIDERING HOW UBIQUITOUS THAT EXACT CLAIM IS AMONG JGCL OWNERS. THESE COMMON CLAIMS SUGGEST THAT THE ISSUE ISNT CAUSED BY THE DRIVER, BUT IS IN FACT, A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. APPROPRIATELY, THE MANUFACTURER IS OBLIGATED TO REMEDY THIS DEFECT.. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND CAUSED A FIRE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIRS AS THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE FAILURE DESCRIBED IN A RECALL. *JS *JS*DT*JB
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 30, 2019
WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY IT WILL NOT START WHEN THE BUTTON IS PUSHED. THE CAR SHUDDERS AND THE COMPUTER FREEZES. IT CAN ONLY START WHEN THE KEY IS USED IN PLACE OF THE PUSH BUTTON. IT SEEMS AS IF THE STARTER IS NOT RELAYING TO THE FUEL PUMP. THIS CAR UNDERWENT A BIG RECALL IN MARCH OF 2017. THE FUEL PUMP, FUSE BOX, BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED. IT WAS AT THE DEALERS FOR THREE WEEKS. THE JEEP BROKE DOWN AND HAD SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. UNFORTUNATELY, WE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE THREE DAYS AFTER THE PROBLEM OCCURRED, SO WE HAD TAKEN IT TO OUR MECHANIC. THEN WE HAD TO HAVE AN ADDITIONAL TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP. (RECALL R09)
Electrical system, Sep 27, 2019
THE ALTERNATOR BURNED OUT, BURNING OUT ALSO THE STARTER, THE WIRING HARNESS AND THE COMPUTER. THIS SEEMS SIMILAR TO THE RECALL ORDERED FOR SMALLER JEEP ENGINES, BY OUR P60/NHTSA 14V-634 RECALL. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR REMAINED IN OPERATION. I DROVE IT TO A REPAIR SHOP WHICH FOUND THE ISSUES. WHEN I GOT TO THE SHOP, I COULD SMELL A BURNING ODOR. DATE OF 9/1/2019 APPROXIMATE.
Other or unspecified, Sep 24, 2019
MY CAR WAS SERVICES ON A FUEL PUMP SAFETY ISSUES;;;NOW IM EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES...THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE...THIS CAN CAUSE MY LIFE AND OTHER ON THE ROAD...IF MY CAR KEEPS SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING...I CONTACTED THE DEALER...I WAS TOLD I DIDNT HAVE ANY WARRANTY AFTER WAS REPLACED IT ACCORDDING TOO THEM. ..? THANKFUL NO ACCIDENTS BUT MY CAR SHUTT IT OFF.WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS NOW???
Air bags, Sep 24, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. MYRTLE BEACH JEEP (785 JASON BLVD, MYRTLE BEACH, SC) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 64613871. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
Other or unspecified, Sep 23, 2019
THE CAR HAS SHUT OFF THREE TIMES AND ON THE THIRD TIME I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH AND ALMOST LOST CONTROL. VERY DANGEROUS LUCKY I WAS EXITING THE EXPRESSWAY. *DT CONSUMER STATED ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, HAD IT CHECKED AND IT WAS A O2 CENSOR #2.*JB
Engine, Sep 20, 2019
VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WITHIN MINUTES OF STARTING WHILE STATIONARY
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 19, 2019
WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH RANDOMLY COME ON AND OFF. BACK HATCH RANDOMLY OPENS WITHOUT ACTIVATION. HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND MOVING.
Power train, Sep 17, 2019
WHEN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NORMAL SPEED, THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND INTO NEUTRAL WHILE IN THE PASSING LANE. WITH NO POWER I ALMOST HAD A CAR REAR END ME BEFORE I COULD PUT ON MY FLASHERS AND PULL OVER. WHEN I PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, IT ACTED NORMAL FOR A WHILE. BEFORE ARRIVING HOME THE VEHICLE DID THE SAME THING AGAIN. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HAD STARTED LEAKING AND THE VEHICLE WAS LOW IN TRANSMISSION FLUID. HOWEVER, WITH THIS VEHICLE THERE IS NO WAY TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL AND THERE WAS NOT A LOT OF FLUID LEAKAGE FOUND WHERE CAR IS NORMALLY PARKED. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED!
Electrical system, Sep 13, 2019, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, A CHIME WAS HEARD, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE SUN ROOF ALSO STARTED TO OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS BECAME INOPERABLE, THE AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED WORKING, AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTING FLICKERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY FAILED. THE FAILURE CAUSED A MINOR FIRE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,200.*DT *TR *DT*DT*JB
Power train, Sep 11, 2019
AT VARIOUS TIMES, WHEN CAR IS CRANKED AND PUT INTO DRIVE, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK IN GEAR AND GEARS DO NOT CHANGE AUTOMATICALLY. VERY LITTLE POWER WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE FROM BEING STOPPED. HOWEVER WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF AND CRANKED BACK UP IT SOMETIMES RESETS THE ISSUE ELECTRONICALLY.
Engine, Sep 10, 2019
TICKING SOUND FROM PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST HEADER WHEN COLD . POSSIBLE GASKET OR HEADER CRACK
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Sep 4, 2019
HAVING ISSUES WITH GEAR SHIFTING AND THE MAJOR COMPLAINT IS THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AND I HAVE HAD VEHICLE IN MULTIPLE TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND NO ANSWERS. THIS HAPPENS AS VEHICLE IS MOVING AND YOU HAVE TO PULL OVER WITH NO POWER NO STEERING NOTHING. SCARY DEAL. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 13, 2019
THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP RELAY BACK IN 2015. MINE WAS REPLACED IN APRIL OF 2016 THEN AGAIN IN 2017, 2018, AND NOW ONCE AGAIN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE PAID FOR A NEW ONE AND LABOR AND ITS STILL FAULTY AND HAPPENS ABOUT A YEAR LATER EVERY TIME.
Power train, Aug 11, 2019
TRANSMISSION COOLER/CONDENSER LEAK CAUSES LOSS OF TRANMISSION FLUID BUT YOU CAN'T CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL BECAUSE THERE IS A TAMPER PROOF CAP ON THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL DIP STICK. TRANSMISSION GOT HOT, TRUCK SLIPPED GEARS AND LOSS OF FORWARD MOMENTUM CONTROL. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALLED ITEM BUT IS NOT.
Steering, Aug 8, 2019
POWER STEERING LINES LEAKED AT 80K ( JANUARY 2019 DEALER REPAIRED ) NOW 7 MONTHS LATER (AUGUST 2019) BOTH LINES ARE LEAKING AGAIN.. IT'S GOING IN ON THE 19TH FOR REPAIR BUT SOMEONE TOLD ME THEIR IS A HUGE FIRE HAZARD WITH THIS FLUID LEAKING AND HAS CAUSED MAJOR CAR FIRES AND STEERING FAILURE. IS THERE OR WAS THERE A RECALL AT SOME POINT WITH THE 2012 GRAND CHEROKEE TO FIX THIS ISSUE PERMANENTLY ?I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK IN 2017 SO I'M UNAWARE OF A RECALL ABOUT THE POWER STEERING ISSUES. MY JEEP WAS SERVICED AT LAGERS OF MANKATO MN ..