Electric System
Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.
What Owners Say
"major problem. After driving in certain conditions, all electrical systems are dead. After waiting about three hours, they come back on. Dealers cannot find problem. Supposedly recall on main computer and gas module. No parts to fix are availab"
Rick P., TN (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)"Button that controls rear window, real lift and door unlock failed"
Mattew S., NY (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6-L V6)"It stopped working. The dealer was able to fix it but I don't remember what the problem was."
Anonymous, ID (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.7-L V8)"The ACC sensor is very low to the ground and small brush knocks it out of alignment."
Donald H., CO (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)"Cruise control problems are cause because of faulty buttons on the steering wheel"
Jean R., NB (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)"Needing to continually replace rear turn signal bulbs"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7-L V8)"Driving lights have been a problem. Burn out"
Anonymous, KY (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7-L V8)"Had to replace two tail lights"
Anonymous, IL (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6-L V6)"DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS"
Anonymous, FL (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7-L V8)"Burned out tailight"
Anonymous, IL (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6-L V6)"Trailer hitch electrical system did not work properly-no brake lights or turn signals"
Peter S., FL (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6-L V6)"Replacement of daytime running light required the removal of the entire front bumper for access to the light. The existing access area on the car is too small to allow access to the light for replacement"
Anonymous, NY (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)"First a headlight and then a rear blinker went out"
Don N., NJ (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7-L V8)"The running lights would flicker on and off. Repeated returns for repair has yet to fully correct this. Also emergency brakes don't work quick right, can drive with them on at times"
Anonymous, VA (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)"Headlight went out, was harness."
Robert A., KY (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7-L V8)"One headlight stopped working, but because of the headlight system the headlights have to be changed at a repair shop or the dealership."
Anonymous, (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6-L V6)"Right side headlight went out just 2 months before the warranty expired. Otherwise would have cost over $300 to replace"
Anonymous, MD (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)"In 2 1/2 years I had to replace 5 headlight bulbs"
John W., CO (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7-L V8)"Right headlight failed"
Anonymous, TN (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6-L V6)"Several lights broke at once. They were not all repaired first time and I had to take it back again for all to be fuxed"
Anonymous, FL (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7-L V8)"One headlight needed new bulb"
John F., FL (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)"High beams didn't function- turned out yo be two loose connections. Also burned ou headlight at 46000 miles, very unusual"
James L., PA (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6-L V6)"headlight burned out. if not under warranty would cost $300 aprox"
George K., MD (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)"Both day time running lights went out and rear brake light went out"
Shawn R., TX (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)"hid bulb went out. Mechanic had to remove the bumper to install. Very poor design"
Anonymous, MO (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6-L V6)"I have had to replace three headlights or driving lights"
Marcus A., CO (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7-L V8)"wiring harness"
Ron T., NE (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)"Front passenger seat heater works intermittently"
Anonymous, OR (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)"Drivers side seat heater quite working. Had it in the shop twice before the technicians finally replace the seat heating element"
Ronald T., OH (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6-L V6)"Recall problem with wiring to the visor lights. Took over a year to have the parts become available. I guess Fiat is trying to do to Chrysler what they have done to Fiat over the years"
Bob B., MN (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6-L V6)"recall on visor vanity lights"
Anonymous, IN (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6-L V6)"Potential fire hazard in lighting of mirror in sun visor due to poor insulation"
Anonymous, CO (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6-L V6)"There was a warrantee recall for interior visor lights and wiring that could cause a fire"
Patricia L., ME (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7-L V8)"Passenger side vanity light on sun visor recalled due to possible short, repaired at dealer, no charge"
Anonymous, CT (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6-L V6)"Keyless entry suddenly stopped working. Replacing the battery in one fob fixed the problem but not in the other. Both batteries showed full charge (3.1V). Multiple presses of fob buttons finally resolved the problem although their operation is still sporadic."
Anonymous, TX (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7-L V8)"passenger door works only when it wants to"
Anonymous, FL (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6-L V6)"continuously drops configuration settings when using 2 keys, locks up and drops all radio presets"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7-L V8)"Would not recognize my key fob so I had to use the remote start. Has happened 7 times. They can't find the problem"
Carl A., CO (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7-L V8)"Just stopped working one day How unreliable. Feared I would not be able to start my car"
A N., MA (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)"Part replaced several times but kept failing causing car not to start"
Anonymous, TX (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)"Vehicle would not start with the remote or key (button)"
Anonymous, RI (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7-L V8)"It just comes on, because it's reading the tire pressure differently on some tires. This usually when the seasons change and temperatures are more varied"
Daniel S., IN (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)"Left rear tire pressure monitor failed"
Anonymous, TN (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6-L V6)"FLASHER LIGHT STOPPED WORKING AND IT COST $55 AT DEALERS TO REPLACE IT!"
Anonymous, NB (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6-L V6)"the blinker has stopped working multiple times, then strangely starts working again"
Anonymous, TX (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7-L V8)
"The system got wet when the roof was open and I had to relace the modules for the 4WD and roof controls"
Donald H., CO (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.6-L V6)