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.

8.5

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,180
Average Mileage:
63,600 miles
Total Complaints:
43 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (20 reports)
  2. replace dash (16 reports)
  3. repair leather (6 reports)
  4. no (1 reports)
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #43

Aug 012017

Grand Cherokee Overland

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles

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

I'm extremely disappointed in the quality of this type of leather that a reputable name such as Jeep would allow to be installed in their vehicles. Knowing of this problem should've warranted a recall and the cost of the repair should not be Jeep, but the manufacturer/supplier of the dash products! But as I read this has been an ongoing issue that was not corrected with integrity. We own several vehicles four being Jeep and the others Ram, Cadillac, and Range Rover. We had a paint issue several years after We purchased Our Vehicle and after it was brought to their attention the vehicle was repaired with no issues and loads of complaints and paperwork.

Do The Right Thing and Make it Right to Your Customers and salvage Your Reputation!!!

- cvcueva, Carlsbad, US

problem #42

Apr 012019

Grand Cherokee Limited V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

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leather dash has delaminated leather dash has delaminated leather dash has delaminated

Contacted the dealership in 2019 when this was first noticed. Contacted Jeep. The dash started buckling near the windshield. They said there was nothing they could do, even under the extended warranty. Angry doesn’t describe it. In August of 2020 we got a notice the dash was on recall. It was such a relief to know they were taking responsibility and it’d be fixed!

Contacted the dealership, they did the necessary paperwork to get it replaced. We were constantly told they were on back order, but we’d get it replaced. Every time we called the dealership, or Jeep over the next few years we were told it was on back order, because of shipment delays and covid. We tried to be patient, it became overwhelming. The dash continued to get worse with each passing day. Finally, a few months ago, jeep said sorry, that recall was only good for six months! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? We had our name in, did all the right things, and yet they won’t honor it.

We bought our jeep grand Cherokee limited loaded. $52 THOUSAND dollars. I am so angry! I will never purchase another Jeep. Ever! And everyone we know will be informed just how these people treat customers. We’re now in the process of trying to find someone to do it. It’s going to cost us $2000. This is a total crock! You can find the dash online to purchase, yet jeep can’t get one to our dealership? Total BS!

- Floyd M., Canton, US

problem #41

Jun 302019

Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,000 miles

Leather dash started bubbling and wrinkling in June 2019. It has gotten worse over time. Now there is humming type wind noise coming in. The bubbling and noise has gotten progressively worse over time. Apparently this is not an isolated problem. I found complaints in several states. An obvious manufacturing failure from Jeep. Jeep should recall and fix.

- Richard J., Lake Mary, FL, US

problem #40

Jun 152018

Grand Cherokee Overland V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles

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

The leather dash looks awful and has made the quality of my vehicle very disappointing. The leather has warped enough to hinder the front defrost vents from working properly

- Michael E., Castro Valley, CA, US

problem #39

Dec 022019

Grand Cherokee Overland

  • Automatic transmission
  • 107,000 miles

Dash has been replaced and de-laminated 2 FREAKING TIMES It was replaced only after many many many complaints

Now it is de-laminating AGAIN!!!

What a PIECE OF SH*T

After replacement my car rattles like craz. I have even paid $ 1,000 out of pocket to chase dash rattles...

They have had my car for weeks at a time...For a a total of months in the shop.

HORRIBLE experience

- David R., San Carlos, US

problem #38

Feb 012019

Grand Cherokee Overland Summit 5.7L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles

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leather dash has delaminated leather dash has delaminated

The dash delamination on my Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit has been a growing issue for years, but the degree of delamination has been accelerating over the last few months to a point where it is an obvious embarrassment for what has been a very good brand and model. After researching, I discovered that there was an extended warranty service notice that was in place for only a brief window (I think about 6 months). Since I didn't receive the notice then it is nearly impossible to respond during the open period even though the my car is experiencing an issue that is clearly identical to the service notice. If I had received the service notice then I would have taken the car in for service. Very frustrating!

- Steve H., Arlington, US

problem #37

Sep 102017

Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

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

Bought this Jeep from a used auto dealer. Did not notice immediately but after a week we saw the leather on the dashboard was wrinkling. I got a letter from the Jeep Customer care in December 2019 stating Lather instrument Panel warranty has been extended and I should take my jeep to a dealer to get it fixed. The nearest dealer is FEDDERLY Jeep in Reedsburg WI. So I took it to them in December 2019 and was told it will take about 3 months to get the part. Since then I have called several times and they give me run around. Now it is April 2021 and they still can not get the part. I also called the Jeep customer care but the same story. I need help to resolve this run around by this Jeep dealer and their no good customer service. Will update if there are any changes.

- Kris M., Reedsburg, US

problem #36

Oct 102015

Grand Cherokee Overland 3L V6 Turbo Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,389 miles

Love to shove this 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland up the CEO of Jeep's ass. I paid $75000 aussie dollars, Jeep isn't the only car maker with leather dash. I haven't heard of any other car maker with such problems world wide. By chance I found this website with so much issues worldwide, it really is sad to buy the car you love to own and take pleasure to drive it and be seen in it.

Now it's depressing to sit down and look out the windscreen and notice the dash all wrinkled up and sometimes you don't want to leave the garage.. Shame on you JEEP for not doing the right thing (recall) all Jeeps elected NOW.

I live in Sydney Australia, a proud Aussie that loves American cars and the people that make it - America.

- Musa A., Warrimoo, Australia

problem #35

Jul 012018

Grand Cherokee Grand Cherokee V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

This is a common problem with the Jeep Grand Cherokee's. I thought that they had a recall to fix the leather on the dashboards -

however, I never received the recall letter. When I called Jeep ( FCA ) they were Terribly Uncooperative and Extremely Rude!! No wonder people do not want to buy American!!

What can we do to get this fixed ?

Jeep knows about this? Why will they not stand by their work or their products?

Glen H

Chicago, IL

- Glen H., Chicago, US

problem #34

Jul 102019

Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6L

  • CVT transmission
  • 50,000 miles

I reported the problem to Jeep FCA in 2019 and was told to bring it to the dealer to file a claim. I went to Bay Ridge Jeep Chrysler in Brooklyn NY. While I was waiting to hear back from FCA on the claim, Bay Ridge Jeep dealer went out of business during the pandemic and did not alert me. So I eventually called FCA to see what was going on and was told they never heard from them; Amanda from FCA Customer Care was super helpful, opened a case (Case Number 77757865) and said due to the hardship of the pandemic they would extend my warranty and I should simply to take it to another dealer for filing a claim, which I did.

I went to Brooklyn Jeep at 2286 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn - repeated the picture taking/filing a claim process and waited. When I called FCA with my case # for follow up I was told they would not honor the claim. The reason they stated is that I could not prove I went to Bay Ridge Jeep in 2019 (did I mention they went out of business?) UNBELIEVABLE. This was the most dishonest move and disappointing service I've ever been subject to by any company I've ever dealt with. When I emailed for follow up with FCA stating the circumstances I thought - surely they would realize they made a mistake - but no, they simply did not reply at all.

- David P., Brooklyn, NY, US

problem #33

Aug 092019

Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 101,598 miles

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

This needs to be recalled. It shouldn’t wrinkle up like it is. It's bad.

- Kani K., Seaford, DE, US

problem #32

Jul 062020

Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,600 miles

Jeep finally issued a bulletin for this but only gave owners a 6 month period to get it done and file a claim. They have not been willing to extend the June 2019 deadline, even with shutdowns and the pandemic. I have never had a recall come where there was a time limit, so I did not realize this and now will be stuck with a substantial repair. My Jeep only has 57,000 miles so my buckling of the leather was most noticeable after the 6 month period. Not to mention the chrome peeled off my cup holders and cause a gash in my finger and this is not covered either!

If Jeep knows there is an issue with the quality of their work, there should not be a time limit and it should simply be repaired. It is not fair to people that the issue was not noticeable until after the 6 month repair period ended. Honestly makes you think they do this on purpose? I will not purchase another Jeep again. This is my second one and last one. It is a shame you pay for upgraded trim and it is terrible craftsmanship.

- Sherri V., Powder Springs, US

problem #31

Jul 012020

Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles

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leather dash has delaminated

I have lived in residences where I always had a garage, and I have had this car for 8+ years now without a problem. Suddenly I move to a new place without a car cover and in 1 month (!!) the dashboard peels off. Unbelievable! I will be going to Jeep today to check what the fix needs to be.

- Carlos D., Miami, FL, US

problem #30

Nov 202018

Grand Cherokee SRT8 V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,876 miles

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leather dash has delaminated

Dash became loose and has waves in the leather used to cover it.

- Calvin A., Sewickley, US

problem #29

Aug 152019

Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,950 miles

Apparently Chrysler dodge Jeep has to try to cover this problem and not ignore its customers! They should accept it as a recall and be done with it ! If they don’t fix it I will never buy a Jeep again and tell everyone not to buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee ever in their lifetime ! We should not go through this and have any problems getting this repaired! I don’t like buying junk ! I made the report on 9/7/2019 and lets see what happens now !

- Victor E., Liberty, US

problem #28

Nov 172017

Grand Cherokee Overland V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 137,390 miles

I own a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland in 2015 with 36,000 miles on it. At the time noticeable dash problems. Two years in I started to notice it. I went to jeep, but didn't want to pay the $150 fee they charge to do the diagnostics. I later talked to an upholstery place around my town and they said it could cost me up to $5,000 to replace it. I looked no more!! I'm really upset that Jeep will not help all us with this problem. This car was really expensive and its not normal wear and tear. I am waiting for recall on it!

- Natalie L., Escondido, US

problem #27

Jul 022018

Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 107,320 miles

I am a first time owner of a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 and I love it. We purchased the Jeep at 97,450 miles. I noticed the leather dash was starting to wrinkle but found out via a Jeep repair man to contact the Chrysler help line after the odometer had turned over to 100,000 miles, (Good for Jeep/ Chrsyler) and have gotten absolutely no help. Now that the Jeep has 107,000 miles they aren't willing to stand behind their product.

I have family that work for the Chrysler corporation and have for years. I have four family members that own Jeeps, but I will never again purchase a Chrysler product.

For the corporation to ignore loyal customers and those of us new to the Jeep family I can honestly say I am ashamed of their tactics and yes, to ignore a problem that has been so obviously proven by those of us having this issue they are using dirty tactics to unleashed on their customers. They cannot claim ignorance. I will never purchase another one of your products, nor will my close family members. Chrysler, I am ashamed that you are not loyal to your customers and are once again proving the dollar is much more important than honesty, respect, and loyalty. What comes around goes around, and as they say....Karma is a BITCH!!!

- Charlotte P., Harrison, US

problem #26

Sep 012017

Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

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leather dash has delaminated

The leather on the dash has continually become worse. It has wrinkled and is still pulling away from the dash. Jeep dealership requested to document, but I'm not holding my breath on a positive outcome. This is a major quality issues that I'm very surprised hasn't made recall status.

- Rob C., Summerville, SC, US

problem #25

Oct 212018

Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 112,000 miles

I purchased this vehicle in November of 2011. Brand new. I am out of warranty and the dealership refuses to assist. I do not blame them, but it appears this is quality assurance issue. I am not the only one that is having issues. This was my very first purchase of an American made vehicle. I do not think I will ever purchase an American vehicle again. This is not the only issue with this Jeep. I have spent more than $5k in major repairs such as fuse panel, condenser, transmission and other failures.

It appears this is a major problem. It is surprising that there is not a class action lawsuit.

- Div G., Nashville, US

problem #24

Feb 162017

Grand Cherokee Overland

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

I am not the first to post on here about the leather dash bubbling, warping, and delaminating. This should NOT be happening. I called Chrysler customer service, they stated they KNOW this is an ongoing issue. However, they will do nothing to help. This is NOT normal wear and tear. The ONLY fix is a complete new dash. My "friendly Chrysler" dealership quoted me almost $3k to fix it. Stated that they gets calls weekly from people with the same issue. Jeep has let us all down. They have failed and should be ashamed!

- Diana D., Harrison, US

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