2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,644 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of the 1,644 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 10 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When turning on the right front turn signal my emergency flashers come on instead of the turn signal. Fog lights doesn't work at all. Wind shield wipers come on randomly whether it is raining or not. These all happen when driving the vehicle. Sometimes the vehicle will turn off right after starting. I have to re-start.”
NHTSA complaint #11339868, filed 2020-07, 79,000 miles“One of the front end driving lights no longer worked. I contacted Jeep, and they said it was not a warranty item. Since then, I have noticed numerous same year/ model jeeps all with a non-working front driving headlamp. I find it hard to believe this is coincidence, rather I am of the opinion that this is an inherent flaw in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10632013, filed 2014-09, 24,000 miles“I have had repair after repair done and .spent over 900 just in repairs and I have the receipts . I would like to get a resolution. My top vehicle ceiling was burnt from the recall # 105129 electrical system wiring lamp. I need a resolution I cannot afford to pay for any more repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10672233, filed 2015-01, 56,593 miles“This vehicle had the recommended recall repair for the sun visor completed on 5/19/2105. While driving the area above the rear view mirror began to emit smoke and within about 30 seconds flames erupted from the same area. The flames quickly spread towards the passenger side sun visor as I frantically looked for a safe place to pull over. It was 5:45am on a dark country road with no shoulder. I turned the vehicle off, exited the vehicle and called 911. The flames continued for at least another 15 minutes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10766674, filed 2015-09, 63,690 miles“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 it going. Even if it sounds like the car started, it will sometimes die after running a few seconds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559141, filed 2014-01, 18,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10240958Jun 8, 2023Headlamp without ballast,if ballast needed order part number : 68086783a$
- 10221067Dec 15, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
- 10139799Oct 22, 2014FLASH: MIL Illumination For P0730 And Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 16 | 6% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 42 | 10% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 12 | 3% |
| 2018 | 22 | 3% |
| 2017 | 14 | 4% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 19 | 1% |
| 2014 | 54 | 2% |
| 2013 | 23 | 3% |
| 2012 | 34 | 2% |
| 2011 | 37 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 17 | 2% |
| 2007 | 23 | 2% |
| 2006 | 64 | 5% |
| 2005 | 60 | 3% |
| 2004 | 27 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 19 | 1% |
| 2001 | 26 | 3% |
| 2000 | 72 | 5% |
| 1999 | 35 | 2% |
| 1998 | 15 | 1% |
| 1997 | 14 | 1% |
| 1996 | 14 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 8 | 1% |
| 1993 | 7 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
837 complaintsBrakes
289 complaintsEngine
285 complaintsFuel system
248 complaintsOther or unknown
121 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
102 complaintsSteering
100 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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