2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Visibility Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibility Issues in the 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

3 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Visibility Complaints

#11005829 |
TL* 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.
#10733598 | Fire
TL* 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.
#10668434 |
AROUND SEP OF THIS YEAR CHRYSLER NOTIFIED ME OF TWO RECALLS ON MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; P36 / NHTSA 14V-391 (SUN VISOR WIRING) AND P14 / NHTSA 14V-154 (BRAKE BOOSTER CORROSION).. WHEN I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER THEY TOLD ME TO WAIT UNTIL OCT AS THE MANUFACTURER DIDN'T HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER, PLANET JEEP IN FLAGSTAFF, AZ ON 10 OCT AND WAS TOLD CHRYSLER WAS RATIONING PARTS AND THAT THEY WOULD PLACE ME ON A LIST. I'VE BEEN IN THAT VIRTUAL QUEUE WAITING ON PARTS SINCE 10 OCVT 2014 AND EVERY TIME I CALL THE DEALER I'M STILL ON THE LIST. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE POOR SERVICE AS I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR PARTS TO FIX SAFETY PROBLEMS FOR GOING ON THREE MONTHS. I'VE BEEN THROUGH SEVERAL RECALLS OVER THE PAST 40-YEARS AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED AN EXCESSIVE DELAY LIKE THIS. IT IS ACTUALLY EASIER...

Other 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Problem Areas

Electrical System 802 complaints Engine 282 complaints Service Brakes 273 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 213 complaints Unknown Or Other 113 complaints Power Train 98 complaints Steering 98 complaints Air Bags 42 complaints Exterior Lighting 34 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 34 complaints Suspension 32 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 30 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 26 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 22 complaints Interior Lighting 22 complaints Visibilitywiper 21 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 19 complaints Structurebody 19 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 16 complaints Seat Belts 12 complaints Seats 12 complaints Tires 10 complaints Equipment 9 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 9 complaints Wheels 9 complaints Structure 5 complaints Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gauge 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 2 complaints Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalpassenger Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Back Over Prevention Warnings 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemadasblindspotsensors 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Firerelated 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 1 complaint Fuel System Diesel 1 complaint Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structureinterior Panelsdashboard 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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