2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 121about this part
- Share
- 7%of 1,644 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 121 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 7% of the 1,644 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 6 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“The leather dashboard on my Jeep Grand Cherokee is delaminating (I.e., detaching from the dashboard). Chrysler is aware of the problem and issued an x-81 extended warranty (which they failed to communicate to consumers) and is now refusing to take steps to correct the issue. This problem causes a distraction while operating the vehicle and if it continues to worsen it may impede visibility.”
NHTSA complaint #11374536, filed 2020-11, 88,000 miles“Car's tipm has been messing up. They say there hasn't been a recall on my model for that and another says it has been fixed. My car won't start at times, my horn honks at random times and just today my car stalled while on the interstate. I know the tipm had been a problem with these vehicles but I cant get any help with mine without paying out of pocket. I've about had it with my Jeep.”
NHTSA complaint #11166519, filed 2019-01, 14,000 miles“I have had severe electrical problems with this car. The car randomly shuts down while I am driving which puts me and my family in very dangerous situations. It looks like there is a recall intended to address this issue but it sounds like they do not have a solution yet. The issue is getting worse and worse and I am not in a position to buy a new car right now. What do I do? (recall related incident) ts”
NHTSA complaint #11340908, filed 2020-07, 105,000 miles“Starting issues, starts up and quickly cuts off. All lights and power are on. Plenty of fuel in tank but not overfilled. I think it is the fuel injection area. I worry it will just cut off due to that while driving. This has happened at least 3 times in the past 3 weeks, it is becoming more frequent.”
NHTSA complaint #11176214, filed 2019-02, 111,016 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022026Aug 15, 2025Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units…
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10220687Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10204343Nov 19, 2021Water Leak From Overhead Console, A Pillar And Or Headliner. Sunroof Drain Tube Inspection.
- 10221813Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10229866Apr 10, 2014Setting Mode Is Selected And Headlamps Always Stay On
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 9% |
| 2025 | 16 | 20% |
| 2024 | 32 | 13% |
| 2023 | 67 | 16% |
| 2022 | 39 | 15% |
| 2021 | 57 | 14% |
| 2020 | 64 | 27% |
| 2019 | 77 | 21% |
| 2018 | 271 | 32% |
| 2017 | 77 | 21% |
| 2016 | 31 | 10% |
| 2015 | 193 | 14% |
| 2014 | 275 | 12% |
| 2013 | 60 | 7% |
| 2012 | 121 | 7% |
| 2011 | 136 | 8% |
| 2010 | 14 | 12% |
| 2009 | 10 | 7% |
| 2008 | 35 | 5% |
| 2007 | 39 | 4% |
| 2006 | 78 | 6% |
| 2005 | 137 | 7% |
| 2004 | 36 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 35 | 2% |
| 2001 | 13 | 1% |
| 2000 | 27 | 2% |
| 1999 | 36 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 2% |
| 1997 | 30 | 3% |
| 1996 | 30 | 3% |
| 1995 | 16 | 2% |
| 1994 | 13 | 2% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
837 complaintsBrakes
289 complaintsEngine
285 complaintsFuel system
248 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