Four problems related to engine failure 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.
Engine failure. It's currently at the shop and they're saying I need to rebuild or replace the engine. I have the 5. 7l hemi with 76,000 miles on it.
Engine failing while driving but I was able to safely remove vehicle from the road to avoid crash. Issue is the engine rod bearing failure. Recall for same issue came out in 2011 but my VIN was not included. Nhtsa campaign id number: 11v487000.
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 5 mph, the engine failed without warning and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
This vehicle has recurring starting issues. At any time, cold or warm engine the ignition would engage and the engine fails to start. Service dealership has not identified any specific reason why this occurs. On January 8th, the same starting issue occurred and this time the engine light appeared. The service dealership has identified a bad cylinder head. There recommended repairs are replacement of the cylinder head and associated components. Service dealership stated the starting issue is not related to the cylinder head. They stated they would replace the fuel pump in an effort to resolve the starting issue. In discussions with Jeep customer service they stated the cylinder head issue is related to NHTSA campaign number: 11v487000. Upon reviewing this campaign it states the ?engine requires replacement?. I am not satisfied with a cylinder repair and a probable fix of the starting issue were the vehicle mileage is only 29k. I agree with NHTSA campaign requiring replacement of the engine.