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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 11 recalls, 1629 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

11

Recalls

1629

Complaints

★★★★★

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

Recalls

19V813000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and ...

17V435000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand...

17E061000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for ins...

17V572000

SERVICE BRAKES

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields ...

15V879000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to Septe...

14V154000

SERVICE BRAKES

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 20...

14V391000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, t...

15V115000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 17, 2010, to August 19, 2013, and ...

14V104000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, ...

11V487000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO...

14V634000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD

Top Complaint Categories

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
515
SERVICE BRAKES
172
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
95
ENGINE
78
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
63
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
58
STEERING
50
POWER TRAIN
42

Problems by Component

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 M...
Jan 17, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAll dashboard lights came on while cherokee shut off on the parkway yet allowing me to steer to the ...
Dec 18, 2025AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSMy Airbags did not deploy and I believe my seatbelt also did not work properly. I was struck head o...
Dec 15, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTwo similar incidents to report during week of Dec 15th 2025 on surface streets: Was driving 25 mph...
Dec 13, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe cuts off in the Middle of the street in front of a school .The vehicle will not start up.I try t...
Dec 4, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSee attached document for complaint.
Nov 25, 2025AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH and depres...
Nov 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI brought my vehicle to the Jeep of concord for a fuel pump relay recall and oil change on 11/12/25....
Nov 13, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000...
Oct 29, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhen driving the vehicle it just stalls. No warning and all power is lost including power steering w...
Oct 28, 2025STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINEYear: 2012 Make/Model: Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 L V8, 4WD Mileage: ~140,000 miles Date of Incident: [...
Oct 18, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMIn August 2025 my 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo lost engine power and stalled while driving 15 mph...
Oct 18, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERBoth control arm bolts broke at same time, as no stress was put on them causing vehicle to go out of...
Sep 10, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEAlternator causing engine stall also electrical issues
Aug 28, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEMy car apparently overheated which made my oil filter melt and explode, popping my oil filter cap of...
Jul 31, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe car cuts off in middle of the road n won’t shut on brought a new fuel pump and it’s still shutti...
Jul 26, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,ENGINEI have 2 issues with this vehicle issue#1 the tire pressure sensor acts up on the front driver side ...
Jul 23, 2025STRUCTUREThe dash pad is coming unglued causing a glare in the windshied.
Jul 17, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee HEMI. As traveling whether on highway or on streets no matter the speeds th...
Jul 13, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI had my jeep’s recall for a fuel pump relay and now I have problems starting at times and I’m start...