2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Visibility Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
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
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
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.
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.
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