2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- cylinder head · 5 records
- engine began · 4 records
- engine light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
We loaded up to go to the desert (clear summer day with temperatures near 80 degrees fahrenheit), stopped to get gas and ice (jeep was running the entire time) and once we got on the way there, the battery light came on, then an odd sound was heard then whitish electrical smelling smoke started pouring out of the engine compartment, this happened within 8 - 10 seconds total). I grabbed my extinguisher and popped the…
ODI 11197430
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering
Having the jeep services for a broken chair rail ($1200!) and they told me the power steering reservoir was empty and the power steering pump, reservoir, rack and pinion and hoses will need to be replaced for another $2350! I've read that this vehicle has a history of this and has created a fire hazard. This car is not 3 years old and has had fuel pump, water pump, rear latch lock and multiple recalls on other…
ODI 10701223
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2012 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to seat cylinder head and brake system recall notices issues. *smd the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated prior to receiving the recall. The dealer informed him he would need to put down over 4100 for a diagnostic check to verify the problem. The consumer stated it was not mentioned in the recall. In fact, the recall stated the defect would be…
ODI 10672091
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I was driving on the [redacted] up a steep hill going approximately 65 mph and the engine down shifted into a lower gear, the engine began revving high, the rpm went high, and i lost speed. I pulled off to the side of the road. I put the vehicle in park while i called my husband because i did not know what was happening to the vehicle. I wanted to let him know in case i was stranded on the side of the road. We…
ODI 10702534
Engine And Engine Cooling
I brought my cherokee into dealer where i purchased it for a check engine light. The jeep was looked at and the lead mechanic proceeded to tell me it would need a cylinder head. I bought this jeep on 11/7/11 and couldn't believe what i was hearing. After reading many forums and chrysler's comments; which they don't take full responsibility for this critical issue by putting some fault on the customer. Brand new…
ODI 10567332
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
This vehicle has recurring starting issues. At any time, cold or warm engine the ignition would engage and the engine fails to start. Service dealership has not identified any specific reason why this occurs. On january 8th, the same starting issue occurred and this time the engine light appeared. The service dealership has identified a bad cylinder head. There recommended repairs are replacement of the cylinder…
ODI 10559975
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
Check engine light went on and service dept for my dealership said it was the cylinder head. Still waiting for part to be delivered. This is a known problem for chrysler since 2012. In 2012, i had to have the intermediate steering shaft replaced. Jeep was purchased new in 2/2012. *tr
ODI 10554391
Air Conditioner · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
2012 jeep grand cherokee. Consume writes seeking reimbursement for vehicle repairs. Consumer would also like tpim replaced along with all vehicle recalls associated with vehicle repaired. *ld the consumer stated a/c not working. *tr
ODI 11074826
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving home for lunch and smelled a very sharp scent that burned my throat and eyes. I rolled down the windows thinking it was the car in front of mine. I saw white smoke on the right side of my vehicle and than the passenger visor melted off the ceiling and followed it was a fire at the sight of the visor hole. The fire dripped down onto the passenger seat and i called 911 and pulled over. I ran inside and 2…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10515592
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The incident occurred during acceleration up an entrance ramp incline from 30 mph to 50 mph entering the highway. When entering the highway a vehicle moved into my path at which time, i quickly moved my foot from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal to find the brake pedal was hard to press and my car did not respond to any brake pedal input, at that moment. I had to swerve to avoid contact with the other…
ODI 10500402
Engine And Engine Cooling
Turned onto state highway when engine began to make seizure noise and temperature moved toward h with shaking and lost power from engine. I put on emergency blinkers, removed foot from accelerator, tapped brakes, with noise continuing, while attempting to accelerate again with no power occurring. I drifted slowing down the highway a few hundred feet, turned onto a side road, with violent engine seizure noise…
ODI 10453998
Body · Engine And Engine Cooling
We purchased a new jeep grand cherokee with 5 miles on it. Upon leaving the dealership the engine began making a strange noise. We brought the car back to the dealer and the mechanic told us to leave the car. It's 5 days later and all we know so far is that they have removed the front end of the transmission and they are still working on it. We don't have the car. Additionally, the front driver's side door was not…
ODI 10448574
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
I was going approximately 20-25 approaching a signal light. I let off the gas and applied the brake as the light was red. As i let off the gas, the engine began to rev higher and as i applied the brake i had to apply it harder and harder as the engine continued to rev even higher. I began to smell the brakes burning as they tried to hold the car back. Fortunately i had the foresight to put the car in neutral. It…
ODI 10440899