Jeep Grand Cherokee Complaints (2012)

1,644 consumer complaints on file.

#11500931January 9, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I've tried 6 times in 3 years to get my recall done since I learnt of my fuel relay . Now according to my mechanic my catalytic converter is messed up due to waiting on the recall. The first 3 times was back ordered, the 4th time I went to my appointment and was told there computers were messed up just needed to see the car to still be on recall list. 5 and 6th time they never got part in. This recall is messing up my car. My check engine light will not go off due to the converter due to the fuel relay. If my check engine light is on I can't remote start it in cold weather . When will I be able to actually get my recall done before it messes up more of my car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498598December 22, 2022
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
My 2012 jeep SRT8 will be driving n jerking and feels unsafe think gotta be a n23 transfer case or final drive ordeal they have with different year not my year but should be and I don't feel safe at all n I paid a lot of money for this premium vehicle and getting run around and serv 4wd and traction control off n fcw off pops up after few minutes all at same time got transfer case control module coming in mail hopefully it works but if not it's gotta b update or flash transmission update but it'll literally be surging and when slowing down it'll fell like it's getting shift in wrong gear it's crazy
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498316December 20, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling rough idle almost causing the vehicle to stall. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle seemed to operate and run normally. The contact stated that the check engine and the electronic throttle control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that after shifting into drive(D) and accelerating to approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, revved, and then lunged forward. Additionally, the contact noted that the vehicle had been consuming an unusual amount of coolant that required him to add about one gallon of coolant per month. The contact stated that there was no leaks or puddles of coolant around the vehicle when the vehicle was parked in the driveway. The contact had driven the vehicle to an independent mechanic who attempted to download data from the computer but was unable to find any failure data on the engine "DTC" data. The mechanic retrieved fault code number: P0627 (PCM Engine Control Module). The independent mechanic was unable to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the independent mechanic researched online and related one of the failures to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,800.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494572November 22, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the blind spot indicator was not operating properly and would notify an object was ahead of the vehicle; however, there was no object in front of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the blind spot indicator to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11491871November 2, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PASSENGER SIDE VANITY MIRROR CAUGHT FIRE. MY EYES STARTED BURNING AND SMOKE FILLED THE CAR SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE CAR. I WAS SITTING IN THE CAR WAITING FOR THE RAIN TO SLOW DOWN BEFORE I STARTED DRIVING OTHER WISE I WOULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING WHEN I REALIZED WHAT WAS HAPPENING.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11491725November 1, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
The brake booster of my 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was supposedly inspected and or replaced as part of a recall that I had performed on the vehicle on 12/22/2017 has intermittent failure. Prior to having the recall work performed on the brake booster I had no issues with my power brake systems. However, within a year of having the recall work done I had the BRAKE warning light come on while driving and noticed that my brake pedal was extremely firm when trying to start my vehicle. I made an appointment at a Jeep dealer to have the problem diagnosed and fixed immediately but the problem went away before my scheduled appointment. The problem recurred (BRAKE warning light and extremely firm brake pedal upon starting) about 2 weeks ago. I immediately drove to the nearest dealership and asked that they scan what error code was causing my BRAKE light (suspecting that it was a faulty brake booster but wanting a definitive diagnosis prior to pursuing the matter). Thankfully even though the light had gone off by the time I got it to the dealer they said the error code was still stored and came back as "C0021-02" or "Brake Booster - General Signal Failure" that likely indicates a failing brake booster BUT the dealer also said I was out of warranty and so no work would be covered even though the brake booster recall work led to this dangerous intermittent failure. I have had multiple occasions recently where my vehicle has taken longer to stop than expected and I never know when its going to happen and so I have to leave very long stopping distances now or else risk rear-ending a stopped vehicle if my brakes randomly stop working effectively (also to keep my kids safe from being in an accident when I need to get them to school). I can provide the brake booster for inspection if/when this defective part is replaced properly at the manufacturer or the dealership's expense. The time and specifics below refer to the first time the first time the BRAKE light activated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490342October 21, 2022
POWER TRAIN
My transmission keeps clunking
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490002October 19, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the check electrical system warning light illuminated; and engine started to make a high-pitched noise. The contact drove his vehicle to his residence and noticed a burning odor after exiting the vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced and the battery needed to be recharged due to the faulty alternator. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V435000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488825October 11, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had an emissions test scheduled and failed due to the check engine warning light. The contact stated that the vehicle engine was idling roughly. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the number two cylinder had been misfiring and needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic referred the contact to a dealer where she had been advised that there had been a manufacturer recall associated with the VIN, however, the recall warranty had expired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The contact stated that they were never notified of the extended warranty for the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487624October 3, 2022
AIR BAGS
Airbag warning light flashes on and off at random times, whether care is moving or not. Noticeably more frequent when driving and breaks are applied.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11477877August 5, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Car stalls out while driving causing serious safety risk as it happened on the highway. Happened twice on the highway, once on a local street and another time in a tunnel
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11477493August 4, 2022
AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The entire leather dash has become the delaminated they had issued a recall on us for a six-month period in early 2020 they kept pushing back saying they didn’t have the parts and six months lapsed I am just worried if I were to get into an accident that the airbags on the passenger side would not operate properly due to the fact that all the leather has sagged and become unglued how can a manufacturer only make a safety recall good for six months the mechanic told me it’s because they only have a certain amount of budget on labor and parts to do safety recalls and that the shops don’t want their time taken up because it is such a time extensive process there were thousands of vehicle’s affected and a lot of them were unable to be fixed because of part shortage and the six-month timeframe they gave everyone How do I get this fixed without paying $3000
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11477679August 4, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I have an outstanding recall on my 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee which the dealerships in my area refuse to fix. The NHTSA Recall Number 19V-813.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11477312August 3, 2022
SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS
There is a failure in the driver seat belt system resulting in the car not knowing if the driver is buckled. This affects the function of the airbag system in the vehicle. The sensor in the seat belt restraint buckle assembly (P/N 1GQ92DX9AC) that is responsible for reporting if the buckle is fastened has failed resulting in 2 error lights on the dashboard: seat belt and airbag. When evaluating the codes stored in the ECU, I found code B1B51, "Active 1st Row Driver Seat Belt Sensor Circuit High", was triggered. This is indicating a failure of the sensor or harness in the buckle assemble attached to the drivers seat. I am unable to source a replacement part 1GQ92DX9AC since they seem to be backordered everywhere. I've contacted several dealers and parts distributers. This means my vehicle is currently stuck in an unsafe condition. I'm unsure about the affect that this failure has on the airbag system but since the airbag error light is illuminated on the dashboard, I'm worried that the system is disabled since the vehicle doesn't know if the driver is buckled. I've researched this issue on various forums and this isn't an uncommon issue. There are many posts about people trying to diagnose and repair this. This same part number is shared between the WK2 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the corresponding Dodge Durango sharing the same model years. I have not brought the vehicle to a dealer to confirm my diagnosis. I'm a mechanical engineer and typically maintain and repair my own vehicles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11475906July 26, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This vehicle has had issues starting from the beginning. It occasionally sputters for ~10 seconds when I push start and then stalls. At other times, it starts, then immediately shuts off. It often takes several attempts when either of these things happen for the car to start and keep running. Jeep eventually came out with a recall related to the fuel system that causes starting issues. I have been on a waiting list since October 2021 for the replacement parts so I can have the recall issue fixed, and Salerno Duane Jeep in Summit NJ is still telling me they have no idea when the part will be available. I am therefore selling the car because my kids drive it and I can’t have a car that won’t start for safety reasons. How can Jeep know this issue exists, keep me waiting for nearly a year and still not be able to tell me when it can get fixed?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11471471June 29, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Vehicle stalled without warning. No power whatsoever. Illuminated battery light came on. Noticed a burning odor coming from vehicle. Checked engine bay and noticed heavy smoke coming from alternator for a good 10 minutes. Vehicle would not take a jump nor could I put into gear. Battery is completely dead. PCM also seems to be fried. Will have to be towed to Dealership. Called Jeep costumer care and referenced the t36 recall but my vin does not fall under it even though vehicle fits EXACT description of recall. Also noticed that many others are have same problem with Jeep and them not expanding the recall to their vin. How terrible!! This could have easily been a fatal situation. Jeep needs to take some responsibility and action!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464273May 11, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I have been waiting for over 2 years for Jeep to complete the recall for V62/NHTSA 19V-813. In May of 2020, the fuel pump relay failed and my Jeep would not start. The dealer (Fort Collins Jeep in Fort Collins CO) replaced the relay with the same previous version of the relay, which fixed the problem but did not satisfy the recall. They did not have parts available to fix the recall and I was put on a wait list. In the fall of 2020 I moved from Colorado to Tucson, AZ. In June 2021, I called Larry H Miller Chrysler/Jeep dealer in Tucson and was put on a wait list for the part. It's now been almost another year since then and they are still telling me that they don't have the parts available. For what is considered a safety issue, it seems wrong to have to wait for years to have it fixed. (Note: The date I entered, 5/19/2020, is the day that the Jeep failed to start. The recall was originally issued long before this.) (RECALL RELATED INCIDENTS) TS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463137May 2, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I began having issues with my vehicle stalling in the middle of turns and when I came to a stop at a stop light in September of 2019. I took my vehicle to Holden Doge Jeep in Dover, De. I was told it had a recall to replace the TIPM and the fuel relay switch. I was told that mine had gone bad. I was placed on a wait list. I called over 15 times checking on the status, still having issues with my vehicle stalling. Last week it stalled at a light and would not start at all. I had to have it towed to the dealership. I was told that they finally had the part in and I would be able to get a loaner until my car was finished. When my vehicle got there, the service guy told me, the part was for someone else and I would have to wait again. They refused to give me a loaner and the manufacturer called me back and said a loaner wouldn’t be covered under this recall. They told me they ordered the part and it would take 5 days to get there. Here it is a week later and I am still without a vehicle and now I am getting the run around.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462439April 27, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
P06DE "OIL PRESSURE SENSOR STUCK ON HIGH" FAULTY SENSOR Seems to be fairly prevalent for this make/model/generation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462179April 26, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR BAGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph when traffic began to back up. When the contact was attempting to get into the left lane, the vehicle's ahead suddenly stopped. The contact depressed the brake pedal, however, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward causing them to rear-end the vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy. There was damage to the vehicle in front where their entire rear end was crushed inward. The contact's vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. There was no medical attention needed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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