2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 189.80 in length and 69.30 in height. Made in United States, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 7 trims priced by the manufacturer at 39,495 with just total of 11 recalls in the past 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 24.60 gallon. The engine is 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 14 - 17 of gasoline in the city and 14 - 17 on highways.

Make: Jeep
Model: Grand Cherokee
Trims Available: 7
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $39,495 USD
MPG: 14 - 17 City / 20 - 23 HWY
Tires: 265/50R20
Tank Size: 25 gallon

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012 Trims

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2WD

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 - 17 City / 20 - 23 HWY

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 2WD

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 - 17 City / 20 - 23 HWY

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 2WD

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 - 17 City / 20 - 23 HWY

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 13 - 16 City / 20 - 23 HWY

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 13 - 16 City / 20 - 23 HWY

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 13 - 16 City / 20 - 23 HWY

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 4WD

Engine: 6.4L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 12 City / 18 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 11V487000 started on /Date(1317268800000-0400)/.

Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.

Consequence: CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall 14V104000 started on /Date(1393909200000-0500)/.

Summary: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, through October 1, 2012. Under certain braking events, the Ready Alert Braking System (RAB) may result in the driver experiencing a hard brake pedal feel.

Consequence: If the driver experiences a hard brake pedal, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.

Recall 14V154000 started on /Date(1396324800000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.

Consequence: The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.

Recall 14V391000 started on /Date(1404273600000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.

Consequence: If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.

Recall 14V634000 started on /Date(1412740800000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

Recall 15V115000 started on /Date(1425013200000-0500)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 17, 2010, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6, 5.7 or 6.4 liter engine, and 2012-2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 18, 2011, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6 or 5.7 liter engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.

Consequence: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R09. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-530. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.

Recall 15V879000 started on /Date(1451278800000-0500)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.

Consequence: The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.

Recall 17E061000 started on /Date(1508385600000-0400)/.

Summary: Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

Consequence: A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: ATI will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-913-338-2886.

Recall 17V572000 started on /Date(1505707200000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.

Consequence: If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.

Recall 17V435000 started on /Date(1499659200000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

Recall 19V813000 started on /Date(1573707600000-0500)/.

Summary: 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 previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.

Consequence: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. The recall is expected to begin December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is related to the latest recall where "connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash. ". 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is ranked 4 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee has NHTSA crash test rating of 4 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is lower than $13,498.

There are 11 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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