Major Problems with 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee AIR BAGS Victims: 4 Mileage: 52000 miles

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee UNKNOWN OR OTHER Victims: 4 Mileage: 70000 miles

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee BODY Victims: 3 Mileage: 41000 miles

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Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Jeep Grand Cherokee owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i bought my band new 2012 jeep grand cherokee overland 7 months ago - brand new from the chrysler jeep...	620 ~ 40480 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i bought my band new 2012 jeep grand cherokee overland 7 months ago - brand new from the chrysler jeep...	259 ~ 24153 miles
ENGINE backing our boat into driveway car had been running about 20 minutes and engine under hood started smoking fluid then...	200 ~ 60980 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i started the engine of my 2012 jeep and as soon i began traveling with the jeep fluids poured from...	108 ~ 59900 miles
STEERING power steering hose burst spilling fluid and power steering was suddenly lost after only 400 miles. fortunately i was driving...	84 ~ 51430 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER fuel pump continues to run after car shut off. result is a dead battery and my car in the shop.	73 ~ 56947 miles
POWER TRAIN preparing to back from my garage i stepped on the brake and placed the selector in reverse. despite my holding...	71 ~ 56328 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the following dangerous condition in the 2012 jeep grand cherokee has been raised by many drivers all over the internet...	29 ~ 41186 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC yesterday 5 jan 12 as i approached a stop light i removed my foot from the gas and applied the...	28 ~ 11007 miles
SUSPENSION my car makes a terrible noise on suspension first started on the back of the car i've send it to...	26 ~ 55929 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was going approximately 20-25 approaching a signal light. i let off the gas and applied the brake as the...	26 ~ 47641 miles
AIR BAGS on june 2 after cleaning the car at the car wash (manually) on the way back to our home all...	24 ~ 51608 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING 2012 jeep grand cherokee. consumer writes in regards to brake system recall notices. *smd the consumer stated she did not...	22 ~ 7818 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph the contact heard...	22 ~ 70834 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i am sitting on 3 recalls on my vehicle list above brake shield visor wiring and now alternator problem. i...	21 ~ 59427 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE we purchased a new jeep grand cherokee with 5 miles on it. upon leaving the dealership the engine began making...	16 ~ 62287 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER the side view mirrors are an obstruction of the driver's view when turning into spiraling parking lots. the mirrors are...	15 ~ 24851 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was going approximately 20-25 approaching a signal light. i let off the gas and applied the brake as the...	13 ~ 21175 miles
TIRES original equipment tires michelin latitude tour worn down to wear bars at 14 600 miles. tires were rotated twice at	10 ~ 7060 miles
EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v115000 (equipment tires)...	9
SEAT BELTS on june 2 after cleaning the car at the car wash (manually) on the way back to our home all...	8 ~ 24329 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE problem developed just after 10 000 miles with mild vibration on acceleration. problem persisted and got worse. i had vehicle...	8 ~ 165550 miles
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the tire warning...	8 ~ 39375 miles
SEATS creaking sound from passenger's seat when turning with and without the seat being occupied. dealers do not know how to	6 ~ 49500 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle...	6 ~ 76400 miles
STRUCTURE i was washing my car in my driveway while i was washing my car everything was fine. as i started...	4 ~ 38231 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY due to passenger blender door being stuck no heat circulates on passenger side...causes windshield to freeze up making visibility almost...	3 ~ 18000 miles
VISIBILITY around sep of this year chrysler notified me of two recalls on my jeep grand cherokee p36 / nhtsa 14v-391...	3 ~ 51667 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at 5 mph the steering...	2 ~ 79000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY 2012 jeep grand cherokee. consumer writes in regards to lack of parts to fix sun visor vanity lamp wiring under...	2 ~ 45000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i have had repair after repair done and .spent over 900 just in repairs and i have the receipts ....	2 ~ 54297 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v154000 (service...	2 ~ 9000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY i was washing my car in my driveway while i was washing my car everything was fine. as i started...	2 ~ 50713 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa...	1 ~ 35000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2012 jeep grand cherokee. consumer writes in regards to fuel pump relay safety recall. *ld the consumer stated win module	1
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that water entered through the roof of the...	1 ~ 90128 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. while the vehicle was parked with the air conditioner and radio...	1 ~ 113002 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering fluid leaking according to dealer power steering fluid is highly flammable and may cause a fire forcing me	1 ~ 26500 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 40 mph the battery warning indicator illuminated. the...	1 ~ 66450 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. while driving various speeds the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle...	1 ~ 60000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 70 mph the contact heard an usual noise...	1 ~ 56000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle was able to start but...	1 ~ 75000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start occasionally. in...	1 ~ 55000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES i purchased a 2012 jeep grand cherokee laredo in august of 2013. the oem tires on the vehicle were michelin...	1 ~ 56000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the rear driver side headlight failed to...	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES having the jeep services for a broken chair rail ($1200!) and they told me the power steering reservoir was empty...	1 ~ 69045 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM distracting and hard to see speedometer needle in daylight. have to take eyes off the road while trying to determine	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT 2012 jeep grand cherokee. consume writes seeking reimbursement for vehicle repairs. consumer would also like tpim replaced along with all	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > VACUUM > POWER ASSIST 2012 jeep grand cherokee. consumer states problem with vehicle brakes *tgw the consumer stated he had several close calls when...	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine started running roughly and attempted to stall in traffic. check engine light came on. i went to jeep dealer...	1 ~ 36700 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle surged forward abnormally when first...	1 ~ 40 miles

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