Fuel Pump problems of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

11 problems related to fuel pump 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 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2025

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and the vehicle was towed to another local independent mechanic for a second opinion. The mechanic diagnosed that the fuel pump had experienced a short circuit, and the 150 amp mega fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that while driving approximately 59 mph with cruise control activated, the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. The contact shifted to neutral(n), but the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic, where it remained for further diagnostic testing. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

2 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump relay was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Bluebonnet Jeep located at 283 ih 35 east, new braunfels, TX 78130, was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

3 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2020

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to being unable to start vehicle. The consumer stated the manufacturer was contacted and stated the vehicle was out of warranty. Also, the fuel pump was not a part on the recall repair. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense.

4 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2019

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to fuel pump relay safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.

5 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2019

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes regarding fuel pump safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.

6 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 06/25/2019

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to fuel pump relay safety recall. The consumer stated win module was inoperable at times. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the failure.

7 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after ten minutes while in traffic and drove home. The following day, the vehicle failed to start and was towed to tate Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram (located at 2903, 7429 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, MD 21061, (410) 766-2560) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump relay failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the same failure occurred previously and the vehicle was towed to her residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

8 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2019

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system). The contact took the vehicle to local dealer and had the recall repair completed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that after the repair, the vehicle would intermittently fail to start. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control (etc) warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to start the vehicle on the second attempt. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated he continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel pump to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,500.

9 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle lost power and subsequently shut down. The malfunction indicator illuminated. The vehicle was shifted into park and restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the fuel pump relay was replaced; however, the failure recurred several times. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v115000 (electrical system) and 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

10 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete fuel pump relay recall notice. The consumer also received recall # 15v115000.

11 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. In addition, the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt and the contact would have to wait before the vehicle was able to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the tipm and the fuel pump relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.


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