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.
Air bags, Jul 18, 2016
CONCERNED WITH PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER AIRBAG. LEATHER DASH COMING LOOSE WITH SIGNIFICANT WRINKLES AND DISTORTION. WILL AFFECT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT PER DESIGN INTENT DUE TO DEVIATION IN TEAR SEAM GEOMETRY. (WORKED PREVIOUSLY AS SEATBELT & AIRBAG ENGINEER AND HAVE WITNESSED EFFECT OF TEAR SEAM DEVIATION. PICTURES ATTACHED ARE NOT FROM MY VEHICLE, BUT SHOW ONSET OF WRINKLE CONDITION AND A DEPLOYED AIRBAG FOR TEAR SEAM LOCATION REFERENCE.)
Service brakes, Jul 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SERVICE BRAKE AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,300.
Electrical system, Jul 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR CAUSED THE COMPUTER SYSTEM TO FAIL AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. ..UPDATED 08/23/16 *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR.*JS
Suspension, Structure, Service brakes, Jul 7, 2016, crash
ON JUNE 24, 2016, BETWEEN 1:30 PM AND 2 PM, I WAS DRIVING FROM BRENTWOOD CA TO VALLEJO CA ON HWY 780 W AND AFTER TURNING A CURVE ON THE FREEWAY WHICH SLOPED DOWN TOWARDS CURTOLA PARKWAY, I APPLIED THE BRAKES AT ABOUT 30 MILES PER HOUR AFTER I EMERGED FROM THE OVERPASS WHICH WAS AT LEAST 5 CAR LENGTHS BEFORE THE CARS AHEAD OF ME WHICH WAS STOPPED AT A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. HOWEVER, THE JEEP CONTINUED TO ROLL EVEN THOUGH I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES TO THE FLOOR BOARD. WHEN I REALIZED THE JEEP DID NOT STOP, AFTER CHECKING FOR VEHICLES ON THE LEFT FROM THE REAR VIEW MIRROR, I SWERVED TO THE LEFT TO AVOID HITTING THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME, BUT I STILL HIT THE LEFT CORNER OF THE NISSAN TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME BUT THE TRUCK DID NOT HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. I DAMAGED THE RIGHT CORNER OF THE FRONT OF MY JEEP. THE JEEP IS UNSAFE BECAUSE THE BRAKES FAILED AND WOULD HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT TO ME, MY THREE PASSENGERS, AND OTHER VEHICLES HAD I BEEN TRAVELLING AT A HIGH SPEED. I COMPLIED WITH ALL AVAILABLE RECALL REPAIRS INCLUDING THE BRAKE RECALL IN 2014 AND ALL THE SUGGESTED CHRYSLER MAINTENANCE ON THE JEEP. I REPORTED THE ACCIDENT TO MY INSURANCE GEICO AND TO CHRYSLER.
Electrical system, Jul 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V115000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Jul 5, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ALTERNATOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE POWER TO THE VEHICLE DEPLETED, AND A BURNING ODOR EMITTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED SMOKE CONNECTED TO THE ALTERNATOR AND HEARD A SIZZLING SOUND FROM INSIDE THE ALTERNATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.
Electrical system, Jun 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V634000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V115000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 23, 2016
WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE WILL TURN OFF AND POWER STEERING WILL NOT WORK. IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE AGAIN, I NEED TO COMPLETELY STOP, PUT IT IN PARK AND START THE ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THE STREET AND FREEWAY. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN CONSTANTLY. I HAVE HAD TIMES WHERE IT HAPPENS 2 DAYS IN A ROW, ONCE A WEEK, AND ONCE A MONTH. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER A FEW TIMES ALREADY, BUT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE FIGURE OUT WHAT THE ISSUE IS. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALER FOR OVER 1 MONTH, I SPOKE TO A SENIOR TECHNICIAN THAT WORKS AT THE DEALER AND HE SAID IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE. HE TOLD ME THAT VEHICLES WITH THE 5.7L ENGINE AND THE PUSH TO START BUTTON HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE AND THE ISSUE STARTS AROUND 30,000 TO 50,000 MILES AND THEY ARE NOT SURE WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM OR HOW TO FIX IT.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 22, 2016
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FAULT CODE "P2066" APPEARED TWICE SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN 2012. THE FIRST EVENT OCCURRED IN APRIL 2013 AT 17,000 MILES. CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP REPLACED RIGHT AND LEFT FUEL PUMP ALONG WITH FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNDER WARRANTY. THE SECOND EVENT OCCURRED IN MAY 2016 AT 39,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP QUOTED A PRICE OF $1700 FOR REPAIR BUT AFTER SPEAKING TO CHRYSLER REPRESENTATIVE THE PRICE FOR REPAIR WAS $500. THIS ISSUE MIRRORS THE 2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA RECALL NHTSA REF#06V432000 IN WHICH A P2066 FAULT CODE WAS GENERATED LEADING TO FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT CHRYSLER AGREED TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY TO 150,000 MILES AS THERE WAS WAS A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY LEADING TO CORROSION IN THE FUEL PUMP AREA.
Steering, Jun 21, 2016
RACK AND PINION LEAKING. ON JULY 23 2012 THERE WAS AN ARTICLE PUBLISHED ABOUT CARS GOING ON FOR DUE TO POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAYING ON MOTOR. PLEASE RECALL THIS PROBLEM. IT'S HAS AFFECTED MANY.
Electrical system, Interior lighting, Jun 20, 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 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Jun 17, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND A BURNING ODOR ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ALTERNATOR. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND DESTROYED THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Electrical system, Jun 14, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. IN ADDITION, A BURNING ODOR AND A WHINING NOISE WERE PRESENT COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,200.
Electrical system, Jun 13, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND, WHILE CHARGING THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
Electrical system, Jun 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GRAND JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V391000 (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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Jun 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR AND ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART, AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND CAUSED THE BATTERY TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Electrical system, Jun 10, 2016
THE ALTERNATOR FAILED WHEN IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET AND LEFT ME STRANDED IN MY 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE V6 THAT HAS ONLY 50,000 MILES ON IT. THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR RECALL OUT FOR MOST 2012 V6 JEEPS, CHRYSLER, ETC; HOWEVER, I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE RECALL DOES NOT APPLY FOR MY VEHICLE FOR SOME REASON EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE SAME ISSUE AS ALL THE OTHER VEHICLES THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I AM HOPING THAT THEY DO RIGHT BY THEIR LOYAL CUSTOMERS AND EXPAND THE RECALL TO INCLUDE MY VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Jun 8, 2016
TIPM FAILURE AS I DROVE DOWN THE ROAD.
Service brakes, Jun 3, 2016
BREAK BOOSTER RECALL - 6/3/2016 - MY 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE COULD NOT BE STOPPED. WHILE DRIVING, AS I ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THE BREAK PEDAL WAS MUCH HARDER THAN USUAL. WHEN I PRESSED THE BREAK PEDAL, AIR WAS ESCAPING FROM THE BREAK PEDAL AND THE CAR COULD NOT BE STOPPED. I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BREAK TO STOP THE VEHICLE ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. I MANAGED TO DRIVE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TRIED NOT TO CRASH THE CAR OR HURT MYSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE. AFTER SPEAKING TO THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE BACK IN 2014 WHICH THE "FIXED". HOWEVER, THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED BECAUSE THE RECALL ISSUE HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY.
Engine, May 31, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MORE THAN TEN TIMES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
Service brakes, May 31, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED OFF AND ON AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A LEAK WAS PRESENT IN THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND THE BOOSTER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V1540000(SERVICE BRAKES). A WATER DIVERTED SHIELD WAS INSTALLED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,400.
Electrical system, May 26, 2016
PROBLEM STARED APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS AGO. THE REAR HATCH ON THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT UNLOCK. ONCE I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT WOULD EVENTUALLY BEGIN WORKING AGAIN. ITS BEGINNING TO HAPPEN MORE FREQUENTLY AND NOW THE PASSENGER AND DRIVERS DOOR(S) ARE AFFECTED. I NOTICED IN MANY JEEP FORUMS THAT A STRONG POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE TIPM IS BAD. I'VE ALREADY HAD MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE TIPM RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP. I DIDN'T HAVE ANY ISSUES BEFORE THE RECALL BUT NOW I'M NOTICING MORE "GLITCHY" ELECTRICAL ISSUES STARTING TO POP UP.
Electrical system, May 23, 2016
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE RECALL 14V634000. CHRYSLER SUSTAINS THAT MY CAR DOESN'T QUALIFY FOR THIS RECALL. WHILE DRIVING THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. FIVE MINUTES LATE THE ENGINE STALLED. I TRIED TO JUMP STARTED BUT THE JUMPERS GOT HOT IN A MATTER OF SECONDS RIGHT AFTER A CONNECTED THEM. AFTER II DISCONNECTED THE ALTERNATOR CABLE THE SHORT DISAPPEARED AND I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR.
Exterior lighting, May 21, 2016
LOW BEAM RUNNING LIGHT GOES OUT. HAD IT FIX THREE TIMES AND LIGHT STILL STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING. ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT.
Exterior lighting, May 20, 2016
WIRING TO BALLAST IN PASSENGER SIDE HEADLAMP MELTED AND MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING ENTIRE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY TO HAVE TO BE REPLACED FOR $1400.