general problems of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Three problems related to visibility 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 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the battery warning indicator illuminated. Also, the vehicle failed to start several times without warning and the battery had to be recharged several times. While driven over un-leveled land, the vehicle stalled and various warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (blackhawk motors, 1621 s marquette rd, prairie du chien, WI 53821, (608) 326-8400) where it was diagnosed that the alternator assembly failed and further repairs may be required. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v435000 (electrical system), 14v634000 (electrical system), and 15v115000 (electrical system). In addition, the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: (visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

2 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at 65 mph, the front passenger side visor behind the headliner caught fire. The contact stated that the passenger side column, the visor, and the headliner with various wires had to be ripped off to stop the fire. The contact extinguished the fire. The contact was injured, but medical attention was not required. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000.

3 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 11/04/2012

The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the window lock feature on the front driver's window locked the rear driver and passenger side windows but did not lock the front passenger side window. The vehicle was taken to dealer, who stated that the component was operating as designed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50. The current mileage was 6,000.


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