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
The engine malfunction light came on and i took it to the chrysler dealership on 1/28/2015. The codes that were set said the engine had a misfire and the left head would have to be replaced on the engine. I looked this up on the internet and this is a known problem with the 3.6 liter v-6 pentastar engines. It appears that chrysler said this problem only existed in half of 1% of this type of engine. It appears that…
ODI 10679718
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel exchange module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
ODI 10680002
Engine
On my vehicle dealers web site there is notice of the following recall. I purchased the vehicle used from them. They have no record of this recall being performed. Please advise if the recall applies to the subject vehicle and if you have any record of it being necessary to do or if it was done at another dealer. Thank you my 2012 jeep grand cherokee recalls makemodelyearsummary of recall jeepgrand…
ODI 10678669
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, all of the warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10689657
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle stalled while stopped at stop light. When started, idled very rough and stalled again. Car was towed to dealer. Dealer indicated failure in fuel pump relay. Repair involves disabling of fuel pump relay in totally integrated power module (tipm) and installing external fuel pump relay. Failure also resulted in failure of valve spring. The repair regarding the fuel pump is identical to the repair outlined in…
ODI 10678356
Electrical System · Engine
While driving on a rainy day, my car shut of-at the time i was doing approx 50 mph. I had to pull over to the side and restart the car. When i took my car, i was informed there is a tipm issue and my computer needed to be replaced, costing me over $1500. Since my warranty expired, i have to pay out of pocket. My hands are tied on this one, as it potentially can cause a serious safety issue for my future. Also a…
ODI 10692374
Electrical System · Engine
The engine would turn over, but it would not start. It would start again after ten minutes or so. It has happened three times and been to the dealer twice. The dealer says they do not know what is wrong and can't fix it. The internet has information indicating that chrysler knows about the problem but does not have the parts to fix it. Apparently, it could be an issue with the tipm. *tr
ODI 10662507
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
1-after quickly stopping on the side of the road to collect mail, i tried to go back into the road to continue driving but the steering wheel locked and i could not straighten the vehicle. I ended up crossing into the other side, going into the ditch and hitting a snow bank. Due to the very slow speed (i was speeding from the parked position) and to the luck that there were no other cars coming on the opposite…
Crash reported
ODI 10762893
Electrical System · Engine
Attempted to use the autostart to warm vehicle and after one minute it shut off. Tried 5 times to start vehicle using push button, would not start or stop. Finally let me start with keyfob. I contacted dealer that morning and was told it is most likely the tipm but they don't have any; also i was told it is unsafe to drive my vehicle and get it repaired asap. Luckily i was able to locate a dealership with an…
ODI 10658916
Electrical System · Engine
Total power loss in cabin and engine, unable to open passenger doors from inside. The vehicle would not start and there was a burning circuit smell emitting from under the tipm. Aaa tried giving a jump but the vehicle would not turn over even though temporary electrical power had been established while connected to aaa power source. Electrical power was lost upon disconnect from aaa source. Dealership determined…
ODI 10645040
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
My wife was driving the vehicle when all of the sudden the engine started to rev and would not shift up or down. She could only go maybe 20 mph - people passing and honking on a [redacted]. She found an area and pulled off the road into a retail parking lot. She put the car in park and then shifted back into drive and the issue continued as the car moved but the engine rev'ed without shifting to the next gear. She…
ODI 10652226
Engine
I want to launch a complaint that today my 2012 jeep grand cherokee's engine caught on fire. I was stopped at a stop sign and noticed my car started smoking. A police officer in the car behind me told me to get out of the car because the car was on fire. The car was towed to the jeep dealership and i'm waiting for them to tell me what happened. When i got home i noticed three small pools of dried and wet red fluid…
Fire reported
ODI 10619435
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
On three separate occasions over the past two months, i have experienced an unanticipated engine stall when decelerating from highway speed in order to make a turn (both right and left). In each of these instances, as i was in the turn (or immediately before), the engine stalled, leaving me without power-assisted steering or brakes. This makes the vehicle difficult to control, as the amount of physical force needed…
ODI 10622332
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
This vehicle will stall while you are in drive and driving. There is no indication that the car has stalled. Lights and radio are one. When you go to break, the car will not stop. The following do not work, breaks, emergency break, power steering and throwing the car in park. You have to coast until you stop and hope you do not hit anything. Once you stop, the car will restart. This is a know issues with this…
ODI 10971853
Electrical System · Engine
06/30/2014: car was craning slow. Outcome: battery replaced. Brake booster recall and replaced. 08/18/2014: car was towed in. Outcome: fuel pump overlay was replaced. 09/15/2014: car was towed in not starting. Outcome: battery replaced and new alternator replaced. Last incident happened on 09/12/2014 i was driving home, the car panel started flashing, vehicle shut off, and i lost power steering. No control of my…
ODI 10640013
Electrical System · Engine · Suspension
I have had multiple problems with my 2012 grand cherokee. All of the external lights modules ---headlights and tail lights--- went out and had to be replaced due to an electrical problem then the car sometimes wouldn't start. The dealer couldn't replicate the problem so told me they couldn't do anything. Finally one time it happened at the dealer and they figured it was a defect in the keyless entry that was reading…
ODI 10683448
Engine
Bought jeep new on 12/2012. Check engine light came on last week, took it to auto parts store to have it hooked up to computer and it read cylinder 4 misfiring. Called jeep dealer and brought it in for service, they called and said it was the cylinder head and will replace. This makes me very concerned to see so many others having similar problems. Wasn't even given a loaner car while repair was done because i…
ODI 10588174
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2012 jeep grand cherokee laredo has stalled when turning on and has often not turned on. When driving the vehicle the car has shut off almost causing an accident.this has happened on many occasions. The car accelerates often when driving the lights, airbag symbols, etc turn on erratic. I had to replace the alternator and battery due to faulty timp which jeep has recalls on however not my year although-my car has…
ODI 10660297
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
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
On 11/11/13, i took my car in for the state inspection and reported the issue of the car not starting / stalling out to huffines jeep in plano, tx. Huffines diagnosed the problem as a faulty tipm. The replacement tipm was installed on 11/25/13. On 11/29/13, i noticed that every time i use my right blinker, my fog lights flash. Car still does not start/stay running after starting and it has taken up to 8 tries to get…
ODI 10559141
Engine
While driving our 2012 jeep grand cherokee limited the vehicle completely powers down. The engine shuts off and we loose all power to the vehicle. This has occurred a number of times both at low and high speeds. The vehicle will restart and operate normally immediately after these occurrences. Over the past two months three attempts have been made to repair the vehicle and the problem continues. Jeep believes they…
ODI 10555836
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my jeep from a stop sign and it all of a sudden slowed down and would not accelerate. The engine light comes on and forces me to pull over, restart it and it runs fine after that. Well, it's happened 3 times after this and i have arranged a 7am service for it on monday. The book says check the gas cap or it may be bad gas, but i burned the gas down to 15 miles left and filled it with super unleaded. No…
ODI 10550556
Engine
Grand cherokee limited edition 2012 the computer is in trouble and mid fire two cylinder miss firing that was happened date 12/04/12. Now there is a different trouble again happened 10/12/13 and then it takes two months for the spare parts to come out. The problem is it wont start. I don't what gonna be the next. The service will take for so long just imagine 2months time. Im expecting for another trouble wit this.…
ODI 10547812
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have a 2012 jeep grand cherokee that was bought brand new in december 2011. In 2013 i experienced my first incident where my jeep started, ran for 1-2 seconds, then died. I tried multiple times to restart it and could not get it to restart. I finally decided to completely turn off the vehicle and start the ignition process over. Thankfully that seemed to work. Between the first incident and the next service visit…
ODI 10567835
Electrical System · Engine
2012 grand cherokee v8 overland summit. Engine won't start at random times. Engine just cranks and cranks but won't fire. Let it sit for a while then will start. Been into the dealer 3 times now since august 2013. They replaced fuel pump overlay harness after checking found no fuel pressure, and found a "star case" with fix. This did nothing as problem still occurs multiple times a week. Dealer claims they have…
ODI 10563666