Problems · by component
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee structure problems
26 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee cite structure, 2% of all 1,644 complaints for this model year.
Complaints
26
2% of all complaints
Crashes
2
Reported by owners
Fires
2
Reported by owners
Injuries
4
Reported by owners
What owners say about the structure
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the dashboard was wrinkled. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.”
“Paint above windshield has deteriorated and has rust bubbles. Paint first looked almost burnt then turned white/grey in color. The sun roof stopped working shortly after. Spot has increasingly become bigger and bigger. It has doubled in size in less than 3 months. I have had nothing but issues with this vehicle.”
“The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and when depressing the brake pedal, the contact heard a crack underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with needing the sub frame bolts replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to a local dealer where it was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.”
“WHEN I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE STREET GOING ABOUT 35 MPH, I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSIONS LIKE NOISE AND THEN MY JEEP BECAME DISABLED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND THAT THE BODY AND FRAME OF THE VEHICLE HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED ITSELF FROM THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO HAVE INSPECTED MY VEHICLE INCLUDING THE DEALERSHIP AND INSURANCE COMPANY THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT TO MY VEHICLE. EVERYONE WHO HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE HAS STATED THEY HAVE NEVER IN LIFE SEEN A VEHICLE COME APART THE WAY MY JEEP HAS AND IT SHOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED. THE DEALERSHIP AND I HAVE BEEN TRYING SINCE OCTOBER 6, 2020 TO GET MOPHAR AND FCA CUSTOMER CARE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE VEHICLE AND SEND AN ENGINEER OUT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP HAS EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THE VEHICLE HAS SLOWLY BEEN SEPARATING ITSELF FROM THE BODY DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.”
“THE LEATHER DASHBOARD STARTING TO BUCKLE ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO AND HAS MULTIPLE BUCKLES ACROSS THE DASHBOARD. IT HAS BEGUN TO ROLL UP ON THE EDGES OF THE DASHMBOARD ALONG THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THIS IS MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO HAVE FULL VIEW OF THE ROAD.”
“I HAVE TWO MAJOR ISSUES. THE FIRST BEING THAT THE LEATHER ON MY DASH HAS COMPLETELY SHRIVELED UP INTO WEIRD BUMPS AND LOOKS HORRIBLE. I'M NOT SURE WHAT WOULD OF CAUSED IT BECAUSE IT IS SOMETHING THAT I HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE. THE SECOND THING IS THAT MY BACK RIGHT SUSPENSION IS MESSED UP. THE BACK LEFT SIDE OF MY JEEP SAGS WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK AND AS IT LOWERS INTO PARK LEVEL.”
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Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.