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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 1,634 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
1,634
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
46
Crashes + Injuries
104 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (11)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V813000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V435000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17E061000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V572000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V879000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V154000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V391000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V115000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V104000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V487000

Showing 10 of 11 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Based on 1,634 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
774
Service Brakes
209
Engine
105
Steering
98
Fuel/propulsion System
95
Power Train
82
Unknown Or Other
78
Air Bags
38
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Jeep Grand Cherokee — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 117 complaints 2011 1,638 complaints 2012 1,634 complaints 2013 799 complaints 2014 2,362 complaints 2015 1,333 complaints 2016 305 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Is the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 11 recalls and 1,634 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 11 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee are: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Engine, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee safe to buy?
The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Grand Cherokee should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Grand Cherokee are: 2010, 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.