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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1J4RR4GG0BC••••••2012 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE
This build draws 4.8× more complaints than the average 2012 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (43 vs 9).
43on this build
1560on the model
174builds in total
1involved a crash
3involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 20Engine 13Service Brakes 12Steering 4
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashSep 2019
My vehicle has stalled twice with my children in the car due to the listed recall in which chrysler has already replaced once! This did not fix the problem and is currently at the dealer again for diagnoses because I am scared for my life to drive this vehicle. Can you please…
SeatsfireMay 2014
It appears wiring to the driver's side seat controls were run through the steel frame of the seat. The wires rubbed on the steel frame until they shorted out and started a fire
EngineAug 2022
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the blower fan had become defective; as a result, the defroster failed to operate as needed. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who could not diagnose the failure. The contact…
Power TrainNov 2020
Engine noise/loud ticking - rear intake rocker arm and ground camshaft failed on passenger side, one rocker on driver side failed, camshaft ok. According to jeep dealership, this repair occurs frequently with this year, make and model
Air BagsJan 2020
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the air bag warning light was illuminated with an abnormal ringing sound in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to bloomington chrysler jeep dodge ram 8000 penn ave s,…
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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 1J4RR4GG0BC585651 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.