2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,644 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1% of the 1,644 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Upon starting the vehicle and driving for approximately four minutes, the contact noticed smoke and flames coming from the center console where the sun roof controls were located. The vehicle was driven to the local fire department where the fire was extinguished. A fire report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then to the dealer where it was awaiting repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10903841, filed 2016-09, 52,000 miles“The contact owned a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. After the vehicle was started, smoke emitted across the top of the interior windshield. The vehicle caught fire and the fire department extinguished the flames. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10911236, filed 2016-10, 32,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power and subsequently shut down. The malfunction indicator illuminated. The vehicle was shifted into park and restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the fuel pump relay was replaced; however, the failure recurred several times. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v115000 (electrical system) and 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10966388, filed 2017-03, 88,000 miles“2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to brake system recall notices. The consumer stated she did not know about the brake recall. However, by that time, she had already hit four vehicles, because she was not able to stop. Also, two days after the vehicle was purchased, she went to start it, but it wouldn't start. The vehicle stalled while at a stop sign. The consumer sent in a recall regarding the sun visor. Updated 03/24/16.”
NHTSA complaint #10806911, filed 2015-11“The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed by a dealer. In addition, the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11012642, filed 2017-08Related recalls
- 15V879000Dec 28, 2015Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2013, Dodge Durango 2011–2013
Interior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 22 | 1% |
| 2011 | 22 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 6 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 4 | 0% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
34 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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