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1C4RJFAG5CC••••••2012 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE
This build draws 5.0× more complaints than the average 2012 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (45 vs 9).
45on this build
1567on the model
174builds in total
2involved a crash
3involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 23Service Brakes 16Engine 5Fuel/propulsion System 4
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashJun 2020
In a pull forward park spot, shifted to reverse to back out. Car lurched backward very fast. Crossed the road, stopped by a 4' x 6' post set in the ground. The collision broke the post and cracked my car's rear bumper. I put my foot on the brake, but it could not control the…
Electrical SystemfireJan 2018
I want to make you aware that recall #17V-435 issued june 9, 2017 is still open. My jeep caught fire yesterday 1/31/18. Why is taking so long to complete such a serious recall???? Now the jeep dealer tells me that I need to pay for the tow and the $1000+ repair and then get…
Service BrakescrashJan 2015
The contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 5 mph during inclement weather, the brakes were depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2026
Problem was Oil Filter housing made of plastic. It was cracked and no warning light that oil had leaked out. Car SUDDENLY DECELERATED as I was merging into traffic on freeway causing vehicles coming up behind to brake rapidly including a semi truck which had been 200 yards back.…
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2022
I have an outstanding recall on my 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee which the dealerships in my area refuse to fix. The NHTSA Recall Number 19V-813
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C4RJFAG5CC140471 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.