CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2012 Grand Cherokee hasn't seen the same complaint volume as the 2011, at least not yet.

It's worth noting both model years are part of a class-action lawsuit that focuses on a defective TIPM and a long wait for replacement parts.

The 2012 also received national attention after it failed a Swedish Magazine's "moose test". The test measures a vehicle's ability to swerve out of the way of an obstacle you wouldn't want to hit while driving down the road ... like a moose.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 83
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,602 miles

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 6 of 40)

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problem #681

Aug 122020

Grand Cherokee

  • 160,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Yo venia de una cita entonces pase a una tienda Y apague la camioneta despus que regrese a la camioneta al intentar encenderla, la camioneta no encedia hasta que segu intentando como a el tercer intento encendi Y sigui funcionando con normalidad el problema aqu ES que no me marca ningn cdigo de error Y despus de esa fecha me contina fallando de la misma forma solo que cada vez ES ms frecuente

- Port Lavaca, TX, USA

problem #680

Feb 012020

Grand Cherokee 8-cyl

  • 0 miles
Tla* the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of nets campaign number: (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called hall Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Virginia beach (3152 Virginia beach blvd, Virginia beach, va 23452; (877) 475-0721) where it was confirmed that the part 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 and wife both had experienced a failure. Vine tool confirms parts not available. Consumer stated vehicle would stall when pulling away from the stop sign leaving them broadside to oncoming traffic.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #679

Jan 012020

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Soon after receiving the letter, the contact stated that the vehicle would shutoff without warning soon after start-up. He also stated that an abnormal ticking noise could be heard upon start of engine. The noise would continue while driving at various speeds. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the failure could possibly be linked to the fuel pump relay. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer had been notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- West Haven, CT, USA

problem #678

Aug 182020

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The fuel gauge on my vehicle was not working. I took the car to berglund Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram dealership in roanoke, va for recall 19V-813 (manufacturer recall V62), just in case the fuel pump relay was causing the issue. They refused to perform the recall due to lack of availability of the part, though I was told that the part would take 5-7 days to arrive when I made the initial appointment. They also did not perform an interim repair to address fuel pump failure (they offered to fix the fuel pump for $2100). The dealership refused any further communication to address my questions and concerns about the recall/when the part would be available.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #677

Aug 172020

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bethesda, MD, USA

problem #676

Aug 062020

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Consumer stated it has been happening more frequently and has not been repaired.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #675

May 062020

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called shively motors Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of shippensburg (608 w king St, shippensburg, pa 17257, (717) 532-4136) and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Shippensburg, PA, USA

problem #674

Jul 062020

Grand Cherokee 8-cyl

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving home the alternator failed and caught on fire. The contact pulled over into a tire stop and they put out the fire. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer classic Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of arlington (1111 I-20 frontage rd, arlington, tx 76018 682-206-3532). They stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. They replaced the engine and that caused damage to the vehicle computer. The burnt alternator and PCM were replaced as well. These repairs were at the contact's expense. The manufacturer stated the same that there was no recall and gave the contact a case number. They called the contact back later and said they would not do anything else for the contact. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Grand Prarie, TX, USA

problem #673

Mar 012020

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 50-55 mph, the vehicle hesitated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system). The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to hunter Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (1130 auto mall dr, lancaster, ca 93534(661) 948-8411) who stated that the remedy parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #672

Jul 012020

Grand Cherokee

  • 95,000 miles
In 2019 my engine light went on with code P0520 - oil pressure sensor. I replaced the oil pressure sensor and the engine light came back on a month later with the same code P0520, so I replaced the oil pressure sensor for a second time. Less than a month later I began getting a generic code P06dd. I have sense replaced the oil pressure sensor a 3rd time along with the oil filter housing and oil pump. It was fine for about a week but then code P0520 - oil pressure sensor returned. There issue is not mechanical and no one has been mechanical as all of the parts associated with the code have been replaced repeatedly. Nobody is able to resolve it and I cannot pass inspection until they do.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #671

Jul 222020

Grand Cherokee

  • 105,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have had severe electrical problems with this car. The car randomly shuts down while I am driving which puts me and my family in very dangerous situations. It looks like there is a recall intended to address this issue but it sounds like they do not have a solution yet. The issue is getting worse and worse and I am not in a position to buy a new car right now. What do I do? (recall related incident)

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #670

Nov 012019

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Airpark Dodge Chrysler Jeep (7801 E. frank lloyd wright blvd, scottsdale, AZ 85260) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. 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.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #669

Nov 032019

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Dan O'brien Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (175 pelham St, methuen, MA 01844) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available for the recall repair. 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.

- Plaistow, NH, USA

problem #668

Jul 152020

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Midlothian, VA, USA

problem #667

Jan 242020

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • miles
The car does not accelerate at times when driving and car has a problem starting. They don't have the part yet.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

problem #666

Jul 142020

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • 74,454 miles
I have a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee that is under a recall V62?NHTSA 19V-813 for an issue with the fuel pump relay. The manufacturer does not have a remedy yet for this issue. I have had difficulty starting the vehicle while stationary for 3 days in a row. On the fourth day, I am now unable to start the vehicle, while stationary.

- Deerfield, NY, USA

problem #665

Nov 142019

Grand Cherokee

  • 165,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the rossi Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at 411 NJ-31 S, Washington, NJ 07882, where the technician stated that there was an unknown light on the dashboard which was fixed. The failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system) however, the technician stated that the remedy was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts would be available. The contact was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Phillipdburg, NE, USA

problem #664

Jul 062020

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns 2012 grand Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system) however, 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 dealer rossi Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (411 NJ-31 S, Washington, NJ 07882) was contacted and confirmed the part was not yet available 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.

- Phillipsburg, NJ, USA

problem #663

Jul 302017

Grand Cherokee

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the westgate Chrysler Dodge Ram located at 6421 old westgate rd, raleigh, nc 27617, where the fuel pump was replaced under NHTSA campaign number: 15V115000 (electrical system) however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and the contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #662

Nov 142019

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 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. Crown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of chattanooga (2120 chapman rd, chattanooga, tn 37421) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Athens, WV, USA

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