2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
- 620
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 620 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 79 indicate fire
What owners report
- Alternator/Generator/Regulator · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 137 |
| 30–60k mi | 134 |
| 1–30k mi | 55 |
| 100–150k mi | 54 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received nhtsa campaign number 19v813000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the engine turned over but failed to start. The throttle control warning indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the local dealer nor manufacturer were contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000. (recall related incident) ts
ODI 11307326
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
While in motion, smoke started coming out of the front part of the roof inside the vehicle. After a couple of minutes, the passenger side visor began melting of its hinge until it fell off, then a flame began to come out of the hole where the sun visor is attached. This occurred even after visors were changed due to previous recall.*jb
Fire reported
ODI 11301335
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system). The contact stated was unable to start the vehicle after several attempts. There were several warning lights illuminated while attempting to start the vehicle. After several more attempts, the vehicle started and was taken to jones junction dealer, located at [redacted], bel…
ODI 11307217
Electrical System
Began having issue with vehicle not starting on first push of "start" button, and vehicle starting then stalling. Received recall notice 19v-813 which describes this same issue. Called local dealer (royal chrysler motors, owego, ny 13827) and asked if there was an interim solution because the recall notice says the remedy is not yet available. The dealer said they were aware of the recall, but no interim solution is…
ODI 11301960
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
My jeep all of a sudden stalled right before a sharp corner causing panic and loss of control of the vehicle. My family is scarred and my wife does not trust driving the vehicle especially after not even a week later we received a recall letter stating vehicle can stall but there's no solution!!!! When the jeep stalled i drove into a ditch unable to over power the all of a sudden tight steering and now i have…
Crash reported
ODI 11292477
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle shut down without warning. The vehicle restarted after a while. The failure recurred several times. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the bayird dodge chrysler jeep ram dealer [redacted], located at 3910 e main st,…
ODI 11300888
Electrical System · Engine
Altanater caught on fire while driving resulting in damages
Fire reported
ODI 11286961
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system). The contact called the glenn e thomas dodge chrysler jeep dealer (562-426-511, located at2100 spring st, signal hill, ca 90755) and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to…
ODI 11300873
Electrical System · Fuel Pump · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system) however, the fuel pump became inoperable due to silicone contamination. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable. Stevens creek chrysler jeep dodge ram located at [redacted], san jose, ca 95129 [redacted], was contacted and informed of the…
ODI 11301381
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts
There has been a sporadic issue when trying to start my vehicle where it'll make an attempt to turn over and get started but it's getting stuck as if it's maybe not catching the correct amount of fuel. I've also experienced seat belt issues with my seat belt light on and beeping as if it's not on but it would already be properly buckled in. I also had an issue with my engine cooling system that was cause some sort…
ODI 11269748
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
When the car is stationary it will not start when the button is pushed. The car shudders and the computer freezes. It can only start when the key is used in place of the push button. It seems as if the starter is not relaying to the fuel pump. This car underwent a big recall in march of 2017. The fuel pump, fuse box, battery and alternator were replaced. It was at the dealers for three weeks. The jeep broke down and…
ODI 11265275
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Warning lights on dash randomly come on and off. Back hatch randomly opens without activation. Happens when vehicle is stationary and moving.
ODI 11256724
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 70 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated, a chime was heard, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the windows activated independently and the sun roof also started to operate independently. The contact stated that other electrical components became inoperable, the air conditioning stopped working, and the interior lighting flickered.…
Fire reported
ODI 11255268
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while approaching a stop sign the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle ceased. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated the failure was experienced 9 times in the last 3 months. The vehicle was taken to burdick dodge chrysler jeep ram located at [redacted] e #335, cicero, ny 13039, and the dealer was made aware of the…
ODI 11302235
Electrical System
The alternator burned out, burning out also the starter, the wiring harness and the computer. This seems similar to the recall ordered for smaller jeep engines, by our p60/nhtsa 14v-634 recall. I was driving the car when the battery light came on. The car remained in operation. I drove it to a repair shop which found the issues. When i got to the shop, i could smell a burning odor. Date of 9/1/2019 approximate.
ODI 11258564
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My jeep has an ignition/starting problem. It will try to start but just keeps turning over. After 10 seconds it will stop then it will usually start after. Online it says the timp could be the problem.
ODI 11228669
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. After the vehicle was driven for a short period of time and parked, the contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. An independent mechanic performed a diagnostic test, but was unable to retrieve a fault code. The contact was informed that the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was…
ODI 11228622
Electrical System
Takata recall tipm corrosion/failure. To date, multiple fuses have blown resulting in system failure and needed replacing. I was advised due to the substantial amount of corrosion in the tipm module, the result may lead to system wide short and possible failure of all electronic systems.
ODI 11223191
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Suspension
Electrical stability control does not work properly it sways from and rear. Mainly when it rains. Electrical system a problem between signal lights and the radio, when the signals are use the radio goes off??? Lift suspension system operate by itself, up and down on his own, and that problem prevents for the suv to be aligned; also there is a shaking on steering wheel when above 55mph. I don?t know if this unit was…
ODI 11223032
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
My engine light has decided to light up in my jeep randomly one day after starting it. After scanning it, it shows code p0522. The research i have done has shown it usually shows the oil light when it is that code. So as a result, i have had my oil changed again and i have ordered a oil pressure sensor/sender hoping that will fix all my problems which will be installed next sunday (7/7/2019). I also had to change…
ODI 11228251
Electrical System
Vehicle would crank my not start. This was an intermittent problem. On june 8, 2019, the vehicle failed and required to be towed to a service station. The problem was diagnosed as a failure of the total integrated power module (tipm).
ODI 11220392
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While the vehicle was parked, it took multiple attempts to start the engine. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 11218300
Electrical System
Tipm failures, ipm systems failure, pcm multiple failures and back order on steering wheel module... Dealer can't fix it
ODI 11209415
Electrical System
I have taken my jeep in to the dealership three times for an issue with regards to the engine cranking but not starting. The dealership has replaced the key fob and it is still not acting right. Today june 3, 2019 will make the fourth time taking my truck in for the same problem.
ODI 11217632
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle struggles to start when starter button engaged.
ODI 11228893