1. Jeep Grand Cherokee
  2. Problems
  3. 2012
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

108
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 108 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

  • fuel pump · 63 records
  • pump relay · 34 records
  • electrical system · 10 records
  • power steering · 10 records
  • recall notice · 8 records
  • safety recall · 8 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi29
60–100k mi28
100–150k mi15
1–30k mi13
150–400k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 5, 2017 · 45,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Similar to other complaints i've seen and related to the tipm / fuel pump relay in my opinion . Car cranks but fails to start , however with a little patience and re trying it occasionally works . The battery was replaced and still persisted . Then the keys were replaced and still persisted . Then the win module was replaced and still persisted until finally i couldn't get it started after several attempts . Towed…

    ODI 10944954

  • January 4, 2017 · 40,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train

    When driving the vehicle within the first 20-45 minutes of starting, the vehicle will stall while driving when slowing down. The vehicle is still at speed but the engine stalls leaving no power steering or brakes. This occurs when slowing typically but can occur at speeds of up to 30-40mph. This happens almost daily at this point and seems to be getting worse. *tr

    ODI 10939762

  • December 19, 2016

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic), 15v115000 (electrical system), and 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting). The contact later found out that the repairs were not completed. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the…

    ODI 10944614

  • December 17, 2016 · 99,990 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Took my 2012 jeep grand cherokee to arrigo chrysler dodge jeep for 2 recalls in september 2016 one wiring issue in the visor and one fuel pump relay. Dealer informed me recalls were remedied. December 16, 2016 i was experiencing problems starting vehicle and problems with vehicle sputtering while driving and while stopped. Took car back to arrigo to diagnose problem. Was told problem was fuel pump relay at cost of…

    ODI 10936004

  • November 19, 2016 · 64,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Totally integrated power module (tipm-7) failure. The system continues running after the vehicle has been turned off.

    ODI 10927261

  • November 4, 2016 · 50,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Alternator / electrical issues- november 4, 2016 my wife was taking our son to school when she began getting a burning smell from under the hood. After dropping off my son, she pulled over and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. She cut the car off, initially thinking it just overheated. We left the car in the school parking lot overnight hoping it would start up the next day. I tried to start the car, but it…

    Fire reported

    ODI 11030659

  • July 24, 2016 · 38,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Vehicle has intermittent no start condition. Tipm has been replaced and external relay has been installed per r009 recall but continues to have a fail to start condition. Engine cranks as normal but engine doesn't start. Will run after multiple tries. Cost of repair was $900 but mostly paid by extended warranty. 38,000 miles.

    ODI 10888294

  • May 1, 2016 · 39,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Check engine light fault code "p2066" appeared twice since purchased new in 2012. The first event occurred in april 2013 at 17,000 miles. Chrysler dealership replaced right and left fuel pump along with fuel level sensor under warranty. The second event occurred in may 2016 at 39,000 miles. The dealership quoted a price of $1700 for repair but after speaking to chrysler representative the price for repair was $500.…

    ODI 10875959

  • March 16, 2016 · 94,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Unexpected engine stall while driving on freeway. This is the second time experiencing unexpected stall out while drive after the recall was completed.

    ODI 10852253

  • March 10, 2016 · 2 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Takada recall had recalls done car still hard to start and now dies when driving getting angry with the whole car very dangerous with kids in car

    ODI 10846058

  • March 5, 2016 · 52,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Takada recall took car had 4 recalls done now hard to start and while drive shout down

    ODI 10845908

  • March 1, 2016

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes

    I currently have the 2012 jeep grand cherokee and over the years, my vehicle has had a total of (7) recalls. Recalls: brakes, electrical, etc. The most recent recall stated that the vehicle could stall with the risk of a crash! Upon receiving my notification letter, i made an appointment with the anticipation that the repairs would only take 1 ' 2 business days. Unfortunately, the repair time was approximately 1…

    ODI 10891513

  • January 18, 2016

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Fuel pump relay recall notice was received last summer (approx. 6 mo. Ago), still can't get parts. The last 2 recalls for this vehicle took an extremely long time to get parts. This safety recall states that it can cause a crash! It needs to be fixed promptly or another vehicle should be provided. R09/nhtsa 15v-115

    ODI 10820795

  • January 14, 2016 · 20,829 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Leak in fuel vapor lines on top of gas tank to the canister and to the purge valve. This must be endemic to the car. There is a 60 backlog on the part. Warning light remains on at all times, stationary or moving.

    ODI 10822272

  • January 1, 2016 · 104,633 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Engine light will come on and when i attempt to accelerate the jeep will not go over 25 mph. I need to pull over as soon as possible and turn the car off. I may need to do this several times before it will start to drive normally. The engine light will remain on anywhere from hours to several days while the car drives normally. There is no pattern to when it happens. I have taken the jeep in to a dealer. Oil filter…

    ODI 11001861

  • December 15, 2015 · 140,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    My vehicle has a recall (r09/nhtsa 15v-115) for failure of the tipm resulting in vehicle stalls and non starts which have occurred on multiple occasions since 2013 most recently 12/15/15. My vehicle has stalled in traffic on the highway and interstate at speed in heavy traffic almost causing several accidents. I have taken the vehicle to the local dealer (napoleton) who attempted to fix without resolve. In fact, i…

    ODI 10810680

  • December 13, 2015 · 34,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Vehicle recall repair (tipm fuel pump relay) was completed on sep 03, 2015 and again followed up on sep 14, 2015. No start conditions continue to occur multiple times per week. Must cycle through ignition/accessory/run/off multiple times before starting on occasion. This condition may happen 1, 2, or 3 times in succession before engine will start. Other times there is no occurrence for many days.

    ODI 10809992

  • December 5, 2015 · 75,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Vehicle will stall during use when foot is removed from gas pedal. While driving at full speed for the road and needing to take foot off gas pedal, the jeep's engine will shut off and i receive no light indicating that this has happened. It isn't until i attempt to turn the wheel or stop the jeep that i realize i have no power. Typically happens when deaccelerating down an exit ramp or when turning through a traffic…

    ODI 10809294

  • October 21, 2015 · 76,500 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes

    Vehicle engine shut off during right turn in busy intersection without any warnings. Unable to turn or control vehicle. Also the brake on lights come on in the consul during normal operation. Based on other jeep model recalls, i believe the problem may be related to the tipm-7 module. The vehicle is a grand cherokee overlander 4wd. Vehicle was able to be restarted and has not had another failure, however, this is an…

    ODI 10786868

  • October 15, 2015

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    I have made 4 calls total to frontier in lubbock and all american in midland with no response on resolving the recalls p36, p14 and fuel pump relay. First call was made in october 2015. Left 2 voice message2 and talked to 2 reps. That said they would call back to schedule.

    ODI 10851788

  • October 13, 2015 · 87,800 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Sudden stall out while driving at 45 mph (on telegraph road, redford, mi area- city street). This has occurred once after the recall was performed on the vehicle.

    ODI 10788794

  • October 10, 2015 · 47,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph and coming to a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000. Updated 1/21/16 *cn

    ODI 10782567

  • October 2, 2015

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other

    Well not feel safe driving this car since i purchase this car 4-5 recall on this car and no happy to take for repair because used my own time for this

    ODI 10818557

  • October 1, 2015 · 55,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    On multiple occasions i was unable to start the jeep and on multiple occasions the engine shutoff while driving at highway speeds due to a faulty fuel pump relay inside the tipm module processor

    ODI 10787904

  • September 28, 2015 · 14,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    We notified shelor jeep about the december 2014 recall p60 /nhtsa 14v-634 promptly, but they continue to say the parts are unavailable. We notified them about the april 2015 recall r09 /nhtsa 15v-115, and they said the parts are also not available. Both recall notices state the vehicle is dangerous --- vehicle shutdown or underhood electrical fire for the first recall and a crash for the second recall. Jeep is not…

    ODI 10778178