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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

11Safety recalls
1,644Owner complaints to NHTSA
7Defect investigations
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Electrical System837Most reports between 40k and 100k miles
Service Brakes308Most reports between 20k and 80k miles
Engine285Most reports between 40k and 110k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System216Most reports between 40k and 110k miles
Unknown Or Other120Most reports between 50k and 110k miles
Power Train102Most reports between 30k and 100k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Electrical SystemNov 2019 · Campaign 19V813000
  • Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/RegulatorJul 2017 · Campaign 17V435000
  • Engine And Engine Cooling: EngineOct 2017 · Campaign 17E061000
  • Service BrakesSep 2017 · Campaign 17V572000
  • Electrical System: WiringDec 2015 · Campaign 15V879000
  • Service BrakesApr 2014 · Campaign 14V154000
  • Electrical System: WiringJul 2014 · Campaign 14V391000
  • Electrical SystemFeb 2015 · Campaign 15V115000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipMar 2014 · Campaign 14V104000
  • Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2011 · Campaign 11V487000
  • Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/RegulatorOct 2014 · Campaign 14V634000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · opened Sep 2021 · open
  • Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentPE19014 · opened Sep 2019 · closed Feb 2026
  • Post 14V-391 Headliner FiresRQ15003 · opened May 2015 · closed Jul 2016
  • Totally Integrated Power Module FailureDP14004 · opened Sep 2014 · closed Jul 2015
  • Headliner FiresEA14001 · opened Jan 2014 · closed Aug 2014
  • Headliner FiresPE13027 · opened Aug 2013 · closed Jan 2014

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.