2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 248about this part
- Share
- 15%of 1,644 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,750miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 248 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 15% of the 1,644 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,750 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on a city street when the vehicle lost accerlation. No check engine light. I stepped on gas it wouldn't accerlat. I then pulled the vehicle over to side of street. Put it in park and then turn it off. Then I restarted the vehicle and a lighting bolt came on dash. I couldn't gain speed, the only thing my vehicle did was roll in drive not speed at all.”
NHTSA complaint #11395735, filed 2021-02, 99,000 miles“My Jeep has been stalling multiple times when trying to start it. One night when I tried to start it, it would not turn on. I brought it to the dealership and they changed the fuel relay on it, however I just brought it back 2 days ago for the same problem. They replaced it again, however when picking it up it stalled again.”
NHTSA complaint #11404981, filed 2021-03, 145,000 miles“I received safety recall #19v-813 in february of this year. The recall warns of an engine stall without any warning. We live in a remote area and cannot risk driving the vehicle. We have not been able to use the car for over four months. I have called chrysler multiple times but there is still no remedy. This delay is intolerable.”
NHTSA complaint #11338809, filed 2020-07, 55,000 miles“Periodically, the vehicle stalls immediately after starting. I then have to keep pushing the start/run button until the car switches to off and then try to restart the car again. This goes on 5 or 6 times until it stays running. I have tried versions of pumping the gas (before and during). It still stalls. I am using today's date, but this has been going on for months.”
NHTSA complaint #11208850, filed 2019-05, 89,531 miles“My 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee srt8 is having fuel pump problems, it is stalling while running and stuttering when pressing the gas, more specifically happens while merging on highway and accelerating. I took it to the dealership and they notified me of there being a recall on the pump and there isn't a fix for it. Also notified me that I can not register or sell the vehicle with this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11330654, filed 2020-06, 7,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11018500May 15, 2025Tube - fuel injector supply & gasket - none
- 11018408May 14, 2025Tube - fuel injector supply & gasket - none
- 11015125Feb 13, 2025RAIL - FUEL
- 11013256Jan 30, 2025FUEL PUMP/LEVEL UNIT MODULE For vehicles with Saddle Fuel Tanks, need to determine if there are any DTCs in wiTECH. Follow Service Diagnostics published prior to making any…
- 10175733Apr 21, 2020Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
- 10217521Mar 15, 2017Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of…
- 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…
- 10139771Oct 3, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
- 10139664Jun 10, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 9% |
| 2025 | 13 | 16% |
| 2024 | 45 | 18% |
| 2023 | 55 | 13% |
| 2022 | 41 | 15% |
| 2021 | 41 | 10% |
| 2020 | 21 | 9% |
| 2019 | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 | 63 | 7% |
| 2017 | 33 | 9% |
| 2016 | 45 | 14% |
| 2015 | 117 | 9% |
| 2014 | 181 | 8% |
| 2013 | 113 | 14% |
| 2012 | 248 | 15% |
| 2011 | 283 | 17% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 6% |
| 2008 | 21 | 3% |
| 2007 | 31 | 3% |
| 2006 | 17 | 1% |
| 2005 | 34 | 2% |
| 2004 | 44 | 3% |
| 2003 | 18 | 2% |
| 2002 | 57 | 4% |
| 2001 | 31 | 4% |
| 2000 | 61 | 4% |
| 1999 | 85 | 5% |
| 1998 | 166 | 16% |
| 1997 | 305 | 31% |
| 1996 | 134 | 15% |
| 1995 | 81 | 11% |
| 1994 | 55 | 9% |
| 1993 | 46 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
837 complaintsBrakes
289 complaintsEngine
285 complaintsOther or unknown
121 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
102 complaintsSteering
100 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsExterior lighting
34 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology