Engine Belts And Pulleys problems of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Four problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2012 Grand Cherokee.

1 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 40 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,450.

2 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2017

3. 6l engine. Vehicle keeps overheating. I have taken it to the dealership new thermostat new belts they have flushed the cooling system. The engine will run for approximately five minutes then it will start getting really hot up to 300� also the heating system will not work when this happens it blows only cold air.

3 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 25 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator needed replacement and the part required was unavailable. Immediately after leaving the dealer and while driving approximately 35 mph, the seat belt indicator illuminated, the air conditioning and radio went off. The contact lost the steering and acceleration. The vehicle had to be towed back to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired using parts known to be included under an recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

4 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2012

This has happened 3 times, the first time I had just gone through the dulles toll and as I paid the toll and pulled off the engine did not stay in drive, it went into 1st or 2nd gear. The second and third time I was again driving on the beltway and the gear switched from drive to neutral or a lower gear. Each time (3) I had to pull over and stop and go into park and then back into drive. Don't know if it's an engine, gear or power train issue. Also almost daily when driving, the engine sounds like it's pulling/straining and not going all the way into drive. This is happening in the winter and summer (any time of year, not weather specific). I always warm the car up before driving it. When the engine is not having this issue, it drives very smoothly. The issue happens 75% of the time (except when I take it to the dealer, it always drive smoothly when they take it out). Have taken it to the dealer and complained but the response has been that when they took it out to test drive it, it was fine and they would have to keep it and do several test drives to see if it will replicate the situation. Because I need my vehicle to get back and forth to work each day and they are not willing to pay for a rental or provide a loaner, that isn't possible. I don't have the funds to rent a car and pay a car note. I received the recall for the issue with the brakes so hopefully my experience with the brake needing to be pushed on firmly will go way when the part's come in (hugh back order, on waiting list for parts). I also get the car serviced regularly (when it's time) so I know that's not the problem.




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