2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems and Recalls: What Owners Report

I been complaining of a smell and a burning smell. No one at the dealership could find the cause. Yesterday 04/15/2014 the cabin filled with smoke and as I opened the window to let the smoke out the fire started. I called 911 and the firemen extinguished the flames. This is a link I found related to this issue. Https://www.google.com/#q=ceiling+catching+fire+on+2012+jeep+cherokee

Some times car will crank ,but no start ,has happened at least 5 times since I bought the car used 2 months ago ,repeated time eventually will start we are worried that car will stall while driving .was in a dealer for this problem once already but they said they couldnt reproduce .I heard other jeep owners having same problem and its something to do with tipm module extremly expensive repair ,

While driving a whining noise started. Then battery light came on. System started it indicate system shutting down. Drove straight to dealer and was informed the alternator was burnt out and the battery shot. I complained to fca. Their esponse there is a recall on 160 amp alternators but it .does not apply to my vehicle because it has a 180 amp alternator.

The jeep has stalled several times. It has happened more than a few times. Usually happens when coming to a stop at light/stop sign. However the scariest time was when the engine unexpectedly turned off while driving about 45-50 mph on street. Wife able to bring the jeep to a complete stop and restart. Took to dealership and were told chrysler is aware of issue. There is going to be a recall as soon they have a fix.

Alternator failed while going down the freeway at 65 mpg, resulting in loss of steering and braking. Alternator is 180 amp model. Vehicle has only 80,384 miles. Alternator failure occurred without any warning, and resulted in battery failure as well. Total cost for two components: $900 plus labor through dealership.

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.

Unexpected stall while driving. Happened twice this week monday 4/25 while turning and 4/28/16 while driving in a 45 mph road (grand river, farmington hills). This touch has been previously serviced by dealer for recall notice and has not helped the issue at all!

The jeep has stalled several times. It has happened more than a few times. Usually happens when coming to a stop at light/stop sign. However the scariest time was when the engine unexpectedly turned off while driving about 45-50 mph on street. Wife able to bring the jeep to a complete stop and restart. Took to dealership and were told chrysler is aware of issue. There is going to be a recall as soon they have a fix.

4/13/2015 completed recall to replace brake booster. 4/11/2017 auto pulled out infront of me. I was going 45 mph, hit brakes hard no abs little braking ability. I avoid collision by going into oncoming traffic. I slowly pulled off to the shoulder and brake light then came on. Towed to dealer who again replace a failed brake booster.I have document if needed. But I will need to fax them

Received brake booster recall notice p14. Called to schedule appointment to have it fixed. Was informed that part may not be available for 16 weeks. Called chrysler recall assistance center. Was informed that each dealership gets one part per week and I could be put on another dealerships waiting list. I could be driving around with faulty brake parts for an undetermined length of time.

I have 2 recall notices from chrysler on my 2012 jeep grand cherokee which I have had for several months (recalls nos. P14 and p36). Every time I contact my chrysler dealer, south point chrysler in austin, texas, I am informed they do not have the parts to do the recall work.

2012 jeep grand cherokee. Chrysler dealer do not have the replacement part to correct the corroding brake boosters.

Per recall p54 external fuel pump relay was replaced by dealer. That external relay has now failed and the vehicle stalled driving down the road. Owner was able to control vehicle and drive to road side. External relay needs to be replaced with a better design or option to prevent a crash.

Nhtsa recall number 19v-813 recall date: november 14, 2019 repair parts are still not available after one year. Vehicle has experienced stall while driving and now does not start. Dealership offered to tow vehicle to dealership but no estimate on time for repair. Recall r09 was previously completed.

Last saturday (01/31/2015), I got 48k service done on this jeep. Yesterday (02/02/2015) the steering wheel got jammed when my wife was reversing the vehicle from the driveway. We found out that the power steering fluid was missing. I took the jeep back to the dealer and they found that the power steering fluid container is leaking.

Brought my 2012 jeep grand cherokee to the dealership that I purchased it from 6 months prior for an oil change. When picking it up they told me there was a significant leak and handed me a quote to replace the power steering rack for 1700 dollars. Not what I wanted to hear from a certified vehicle I purchased with less than 50000 miles.