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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 11
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 1,644
Latest campaign: Nov 14, 2019

Recall summary by component11

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	6	Nov 14, 2019	19V813000 17V435000 15V879000 15V115000 14V634000 14V391000
Engine and engine cooling	2	Oct 19, 2017	17E061000 11V487000
Service brakes	2	Sep 18, 2017	17V572000 14V154000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Mar 4, 2014	14V104000

Safety recalls11

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 14, 2019Latest campaign


Nov 14, 201919V813000	Electrical system A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V813000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62. Campaign NHTSA 19V813000 · Nov 14, 2019
Oct 19, 201717E061000	Engine and engine cooling: engine gasoline A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17E061000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 17E061000 · Oct 19, 2017
Sep 18, 201717V572000	Service brakes If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V572000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V572000 · Sep 18, 2017
Jul 10, 201717V435000	Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V435000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V435000 · Jul 10, 2017
Dec 28, 201515V879000	Electrical system: wiring The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V879000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 15V879000 · Dec 28, 2015
Feb 27, 201515V115000	Electrical system A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V115000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 15V115000 · Feb 27, 2015

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Owner complaints by component1,644

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

1,644Complaints filed

46Involving a crash

105Involving a fire

35Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	837	51	5	94	3
Service brakes	289	18	21	2	10
Engine	285	17	4	17	1
Fuel/propulsion system	216	13	4	1	2
Unknown or other	120	7	4	5	7
Power train	102	6	4	2	0
Steering	100	6	5	1	1
Air bags	43	3	12	0	11
Vehicle speed control	35	2	6	0	2
Exterior lighting	34	2	0	10	0
Fuel system	33	2	0	0	0
Suspension	32	2	1	0	3
Hydraulic	30	2	3	0	1
Gasoline	27	2	0	0	0
Structure	26	2	2	2	4

18 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Steering
“The engine / power cuts off with no warning causing steering to lock up to left & brakes lock up causing the vehicle to veer to the left and unable to use brake to stop vehicle.”
Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11768120
Electrical system
“The alternator failed. It was the Safety Recall P60 (NHTSA 14V-634) remedy alternator, installed by an authorized FCA dealer when the recall was completed on 08/30/2021, as FCA confirmed in writing.”
Filed 09/25/2026 · ODI 11766856
Unknown or other
“Recall R71 was marked as completed on this vehicle, but the headliner caught fire exactly as described in the original defect narrative. SUV caught fire, blew up and took out four other vehicles and a parking structure.”
Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766685

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recent, 19V813000 (reported November 14, 2019), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 6 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (2), service brakes (2), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 837 complaints out of 1,644 filed with NHTSA (51%). Across all complaints, owners reported 46 crashs and 105 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.

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