2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- 200
- 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 200 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 15 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 21 records
- failure mileage · 15 records
- fuel pump · 15 records
- without warning · 15 records
- stalled without · 11 records
- check engine · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 58 |
| 30–60k mi | 52 |
| 1–30k mi | 38 |
| 100–150k mi | 31 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
My grand cherokee has stalled several dozen times over the past few years and the dealer can't fix it. The car stalls when slowing to a stop or turning through an intersection but we can't duplicate the problem at the service center. The dealer kept the car for nearly a month trying to duplicate the problem but could not, but i have kept records over the past year of all stalls and the conditions and the only…
ODI 11297543
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 35 mph, the engine stalled and all the indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive home. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 19v813000 (fuel pump). The contact spoke with an unknown dealer and was informed to wait on the recall. The manufacturer was contacted and…
ODI 11291267
Electrical System · Engine
Altanater caught on fire while driving resulting in damages
Fire reported
ODI 11286961
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Chrysler made a recall on the fuel pump relay on nov 14, 2019. On nov 18, 2019 my vehicle completely stopped in the middle of the street and did so numerous time during the week. Luckily, i was never on the highway went it happened. I called chrysler they informed me it was one of the vehicles in the recall, however they did not have a solution at the moment and i had to wait until jan 2020. I could not drive a…
ODI 11282648
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
The 2012 jeep grand cherokee overland i purchased two years ago has started to completely stall while driving causing the power steering to not function as well as the brakes. This engine power turns off randomly at around 10-15 mph (when making turns, stopping and/or accelerating) but there are no warning lights that appear on the dash. All electrical power to the car still functions and the engine stall is not…
ODI 11278651
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine stalled while in motion on us highway 101 on 11/7/19; fortunately no crash occurred. We took into mechanic at jeep santa maria; they had it all week from 11/8/19 to 11/15/19 and said it was fine. It appears this was caused by a faulty part that was installed pursuant to a previous recall that fca has been investigating since 2018. We are anxious to have this open nhtsa campaign number:19v813000 resolved asap.
ODI 11301895
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was pulling into a parking spot and transitioning the vehicle to park when the vehicle accelerated. I had my foot pressed firmly on the brake but it did not stop and it went up and over a parking barrier into another parked vehicle.
Crash reported
ODI 11266748
Engine
Vehicle shuts off within minutes of starting while stationary
ODI 11256895
Engine
I was driving on the highway on 7/21/19 and my 2012 jeep grand cherokee's engine seized. The car had to be towed and now jeep has a 2 month waiting list for the hemi motor (which apparently this is a known problem for - that is why the waiting list is so long). It will be over $8000 to fix and i still owe on the loan for the car that i have had less than 3 years. If hemi motors are a problem, jeep should make them…
ODI 11235060
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I recently purchased this vehicle and it completely shuts off unexpectedly. When it does it affects both the braking and the steering. The first time i was stopped at a light and was an easy fix but the 2nd time i was getting off an exit around 50 mph. I have young children and now i am scared to drive them around in it. I know in not the only one this is happens, there's complaints all over the internet. There…
ODI 11233473
Engine · Power Train
I have less than 76k miles on my jeep. I have been the only owner, taking exceptional care of my jeep, always getting oil changes on time and maintenance with very few city miles on my jeep and i am having to pay 10k for a new motor and camshaft.
ODI 11234035
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 · 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
Engine · Steering · Wheels
My vehicle has decided to start bogging around 35mph. It has continually done this for a week and has decided to start driving horrible. It does not drive like it has been. We are going to check what the problem might be sunday (7/7/2019) and attempt to fix. My jeep is no longer covered under warranty.
ODI 11228253
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
When getting off the expressway or highway my truck cuts off when i exit for my stop no power or control of the power steering.
ODI 11208884
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Engine stalls for no reason under braking and deceleration. Happens more often when braking and turning. Loss of power steering when it happens. Does not happen frequently , more often in the cold when the car has been started. Cant replicate it when car is hot. Dangerous when it has happened on exit ramps as car has to be controlled with no power steering and car has to come to a complete stop, put in park where it…
ODI 11209509
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle struggles to start when starter button engaged.
ODI 11228893
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Push button start does not work. Fuel pump is not working properly to allow the vehicle to start. The vehicle has stalled out on a freeway. Will not start while stationary. I have to tap the fuel pump in order to start the vehicle
ODI 11207430
Engine
Braking from ~35mph to make a right turn at traffic lights the car just stalls without any indication of issue. No power steering or brakes. All electronics still functional. Coast to to a stop at the side of the road, fighting the heavy steering to avoid cars in the on coming lane, place in park press brake pedal and hit start button, and the car starts right up. Drive to dealership (prime jeep in saco, maine).…
ODI 11203633
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shook violently and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jacksonville chrysler dodge jeep ram arlington ([redacted], jacksonville, fl 32225, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 11217726
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After failing inspection it was in shop 6 weeks for repair but was not repaired! It misses more than ever, most often during idle & has difficulty starting at times & you can smell gas sometimes making me fear it will catch fire.
ODI 11234942
Engine
Engine failure. It's currently at the shop and they're saying i need to rebuild or replace the engine. I have the 5.7l hemi with 76,000 miles on it.
ODI 11193903
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Having issues starting the vehicle will attempt to start but will not turn over as if the fuel pump or relay is not kicking in. Vehicle was parked attempted to start has an extended crank.
ODI 11193482