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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4RJFAGXCC174034 · Checked Aug 14, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 54

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1C4RJFAGXCC•••••• 2012 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

This build draws 6.0× more complaints than the average 2012 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (54 vs 9).

54on this build
1561on the model
174builds in total
1involved a crash
6involved a fire
2injuries
Most reported Electrical System 32 Service Brakes 10 Engine 8 Steering 5

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System fire Sep 2017
The contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 25 mph, the air conditioning started to fade, the radio stopped operating, and the vehicle stalled. The police arrived and attempted to jumpstart the vehicle as smoke emerged from the engine compartment.…
Air Bags crash May 2016
The contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While making a turn, the contact crashed into the front driver side of another vehicle. The contact sustained minor whiplash that did not require medical attention. The air bags did not deploy with the massive impact. A police report…
Fuel System Feb 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond, and was…
Fuel/propulsion System Apr 2020
Vehicle struggles to start
Power Train Jan 2020
2012 grand cherokee v6. Transmission randomly slips to neutral while still in drive without warning. Mostly while stopped for light or sign. Shifting to neutral and back to get it into drive again. No signs of shifting, sounds, lurching, bumps or grinding. Smooth as can be, only…
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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 1C4RJFAGXCC174034 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.