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.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While driving out of a public parking lot, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact shifted the gear into park and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact drove home, but the vehicle failed to start again. The contact called monroeville chrysler jeep at [redacted] (located at 3651 william penn hwy, monroeville, pa 15146) and was advised to schedule a…
ODI 11118941
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was not experiencing any failures until the vehicle was serviced for nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v115000 (electrical system) and 17v435000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and suddenly stalled before entering the highway. The failure had occurred three times previously. The police department had…
ODI 11157240
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The automatic charging system light came on 2 hours into driving north on the highway to wisconsin from chicago. There was no human action that correlated with the light coming on. It simply came on when going consistent speed on the highway in no traffic. I learned from the driver's manual that this most likely meant that the alternator had failed and i needed to get assistance immediately. I took the car into a…
ODI 11120424
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
While braking to take a right turn (braking from ~40mph to 15mph) power steering was lost. Fought the car around the turn, then pressed the accelerator, nothing happened. Looked at the tachometer and it shows 0rpm, tried to brake further and now have no brakes. Coast to a stop. No warning lights showed. All electronics were functioning normally. Placed car in park then started as normal. Model year is 2012z has…
ODI 11104836
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle randomly shuts off while driving. No indications of problem as far as warnings. Loses all engine power, power steering, power brakes. Happens when slowing. Once shifted to neutral or park, it will restart without issue. Intermittent dangerous problem. No faults active, no diagnosis to be found. Vehicle is up to date on recalls as far as we can tell. Concerns for safety are present. Vehicle currently has…
ODI 11098062
Electrical System · Engine
I had a recall on alternator which i had recall on and didn't received a letter in the mail. So one day i was driving with my family and i smell smoke coming my hood which i thought my car was on fire so i pull over and got out the car and call road side service to tow my car to championship of decatur. They fix the recall on the alternator and didn't replace my battery which was low. They charge my battery and…
ODI 11093579
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. Lou fusz chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat (3480 state hwy k, o'fallon, mo 63368, [redacted]) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 11092846
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced multiple failures, such as the four wheel drive and windshield wipers would activate independently, the traction control and engine indicators illuminated, and the key fob failed to start the engine. The contact replaced the vehicle battery herself; however, the failures persisted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer…
ODI 11084700
Engine · Power Train
With only 50,800 miles check engine light produced several codes. I took this vehicle to 3 different places for a diagnostic test. They said it was power steering / a/c coolant leaking. With the 2nd diagnoses they found a leak with the auxiliary cooler (transmission fluid). So i had a complete transmission flush work done, but it's still leaking..
ODI 11079990
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
2012 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake booster recall repairs. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *ld the consumer stated on 02/15/2018 the vehicle stalled without warning making the vehicle inoperable. The dealerships resolution was replacing the electro-hydrualic power steering and the amp alternator per recall. *tr
ODI 10745313
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Engine randomly stalls for no reason while in motion, leaving the car coasting with no power brakes or power steering. Once the car is brought to a stop, it will start back up and continue driving as if nothing was wrong. Internet searches reveal that it is a common problem afflicting these models with no clear solution.
ODI 11071650
Electrical System · Engine
Purchased used 2012 grand cherokee overland w/94637 miles on january 27 2018. On january 31 at 8:50am after driving two miles i came to a stop at a stop light and while waiting for light change the engine died. No warning lights - the only indication was rpm dropped to zero. Put vehicle into park and restarted without a problem. Continued driving for the remainder of 32 mile trip. Again on february 2 2018 the same…
ODI 11066871
Engine · Steering
This is not the first time this has happened owned car since oct 17 the engine stalls in the middle of driving has happened 6 times. A near miss twice of hitting a tree. You loss power steering when this happens. Took to dealer and they cant find anything wrong. Taking it back tomorrow 2/1/18 to do a diagnostic test and keep the car until it does it. Very dangerous to drive! Jeep do something about it! Listen to the…
ODI 11066055
Electrical System · Engine
Was driving back from florida to pa when the alternator went on the vehicle. The engine was smoking and we lost all power to the vehicle. Had the vehicle towed to a dealership in north charleston, sc.
ODI 11062849
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Takata recall my visor caught fire while i was driving, vehicle shakes when stopped, check engine light remains on after numerous maintence check ups
Fire reported
ODI 11119714
Engine
The engine turned off while i was driving. The only explanation is that the battery in the key died. I was extremely lucky that i did not get in an accident. Please let people know. This is extremely dangerous.
ODI 11089026
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Coolant on jeep went to 245 red light went on.white smoke with bad smell out of the exhaust and no heat.burning smell outside of car..took the car to petboys. They filled it with antifreeze and said it could be the head gasket ..took it to jeep dealer ran test said it was fine...4 days later went to 245 again burning smell and white smoke out of exhaust.. Filled it with antifreeze again.drove on highway and local…
ODI 11075409
Engine
Ticking sound from passenger side exhaust header when cold . Possible gasket or header crack
ODI 11254341
Engine
At approximately 60,000 miles, both engine mounts failed. The problem presented as a rough idle condition but was actually the motor mounts.
ODI 11057774
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to chrysler dodge jeep ram and dover dodge chrysler jeep ram (396 us-46, rockaway, nj 07866, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the body throttle control and wire harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11268865
Engine
8 times since new and 3 times since its last trip to the dealership, our jeeps engine will cut out, 6 times were when lifting off the throttle when exiting the interstate and twice where in traffic. When this happens you lose power steering and it becomes very hard to control. There are no warning lights on the dash, and no codes stored in the computer. Since this is completely random the dealership has not been…
ODI 11056202
Electrical System · Engine
2012 jgc ,54k miles . I appear better off than some,as my jeep's only real issue ,at the moment, is that it cranks but wont start. Disconnecting the battery and leaving it for an hour will re boot the tipm and car will start. Dealership singularly unhelpful, and chrysler customer service declined to help. I can see why.
ODI 11080016
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While parking the vehicle at home, smoke was seen coming from the front of the vehicle and a burning odor was detected. The contact stated that the check battery warning indicator illuminated. There was no fire. The vehicle was taken to milton ruben superstore ([redacted], augusta, ga 30907, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery failed.…
Fire reported
ODI 11055366
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle lost all power and stalled without warning twice. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, but was not diagnosed or repaired. Victorville motors ([redacted], victorville, ca 92394 [redacted]) stated that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11051816
Engine
Still no remedy available to the consumer for the following recall. Am i driving a time bomb? Manufacturer recall numbert36 nhtsa recall number17v-435 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available summary the alternator may experience diode thermal fatigue failure due to cyclical loads induced by electro-hydraulic power steering. Safety risk failed diodes may also develop a resistive short circuit that…
ODI 11051202