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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee lights problems

56 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
56
of this car's complaints
3%
typical mileage
50,000
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Headlights
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee lights problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 20

Related recalls

Interior lightingReported December 28, 2015 · 389,252 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
Risk
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.

Recall number 15V879000 · Recall details

What 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 15, 2025 · Lights · WA

Right front blinker burns out plus the socket burnt also, I replaced both parts around 10/25/2024 and the same thing happened..

Filed Jul 17, 2024 · Electrical, Lights · CT

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland headlamp assembly are defective and need to safety recall. The defect poses significant risk to driver especially at night. For example, this overland no longer level the headlamp low beam at the correct level. The light only cast out about 10 feet ahead of the headlamp. Even when engaging the high beam both headlights only show a few feet further. This is unsafe and risky when driving at night as well as on roads without any streetlights. It is like driving into darkness. The low beams headlights are pointing so low to the ground that they do not illuminate the license plate of another vehicle that is 10 feet in front. Prior to failure defect there was an in-dash notice stating the computer module lost communication with the right headlamp assembly. About a month later another message displayed the computer module lost communication with the left headlamp assembly. I took vehicle to local Jeep dealer for analysis, and they confirmed that Jeep headlight assemblies would have to be replaced with an estimated cost of about $3000.00. I told dealer this defect is a safety risk, and it needs to be a safety recall. I have to limit significantly my night driving due to safety risk. I am asking the federal safety agency and Jeep Manufacture to issue recall to fix, correct, and replace this safety defect. Thanks for your prompt attention to this safety matter. Respectfully, Owner, Grand Cherokee Overland

Filed May 22, 2023 · Acceleration, Lights · IL

I was driving and the battery light came on with a chime, within seconds the car smelled hot, the air conditioning went out, road hazard lights on dash indicating flat tire came on, windshield wipers were going on and off at different speeds and windows were opening and closing and then did not work at all. I got the car into the driveway as I was en route to our home. As I got car to the driveway I lost all power. I had the same thing happen in 2019 - Report # 11255268. I do not know where to go to get the vehicle repaired or it the old recall will apply to this problem once again. Should I have the car towed to a dealer? I have my own private mechanic that addressed the problem in 2019. Please contact me asap. I don't know what the plan of action should be. Can I bring it to my own mechanic or does it need to go to a dealer. Please call or send me an e mail as soon as possible as I am without a vehicle. My number is [XXX] or e mail me at [XXX]. OR [XXX]. or use both e mails. Thank you! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Aug 22, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 160,000 miles · TX

Yo venia de una cita entonces pase a una tienda y apague la camioneta despus que regrese a la camioneta al intentar encenderla, la camioneta no encedia hasta que segu intentando como a el tercer intento encendi y sigui funcionando con normalidad el problema aqu es que no me marca ningn cdigo de error y despus de esa fecha me contina fallando de la misma forma solo que cada vez es ms frecuente

Filed Jul 17, 2020 · Lights, Visibility · 79,000 miles · NC

When turning on the right front turn signal my emergency flashers come on instead of the turn signal. Fog lights doesn't work at all. Wind shield wipers come on randomly whether it is raining or not. These all happen when driving the vehicle. Sometimes the vehicle will turn off right after starting. I have to re-start.

Filed Jan 23, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 48,000 miles · PR · fire

While in motion, smoke started coming out of the front part of the roof inside the vehicle. After a couple of minutes, the passenger side visor began melting of its hinge until it fell off, then a flame began to come out of the hole where the sun visor is attached. This occurred even after visors were changed due to previous recall.

Filed Oct 16, 2018 · Lights · 82,000 miles · NY

Bi xenon hid headlamps jeep grand cherokee passenger side headlight issues with design and expensive repair after 6 years as owner of this type of truck. Something as such an cars/trucks, bulbs or headlamp housing design shouldn't be such a issues on only 6 year old vehicle. Blub which cost over $99.99oem and $300 at the dealership just for blub part plus labor. It's such a safely issues reading many message boards on other owners having concerns driving at night with one headlight being out until the repair is made or issues are fixed with this problem. Which I feel it is a problem with the design cause of all I have read about. Online. I would like to bring this matter to attention for the many disappointed consumers dealing with such issues that is related to the safety of traveling during the evening hours. Chrysler should beware of this issues in their trucks and offer recalls if known problems with the design or wiring. Just doesn't make sense a newer type of truck only 6 year old having such a type of issues in dealing with replacement of headlamp bulb which when new doesn't work. New york n.y.

Filed Aug 13, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · TX · fire

Takata recall my visor caught fire while I was driving, vehicle shakes when stopped, check engine light remains on after numerous maintence check ups

Filed Aug 4, 2018 · Lights, Transmission · 100,000 miles · VA

Takata recall leather on the dashboard comes loose, I've taken it to jeep to repair and it happend again. The adhesive dissolves and makes the leather bunch up. The front left headlight blinks for a few seconds every time engine starts. Engine stalls and doesn't start at times.

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bob baker chrysler jeep dodge ram in carlsbad, california 92008 was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Questions about the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee lights

Does the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee have lights problems?

Owners have filed 56 complaints about the lights of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 15V879000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have the most lights problems?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most lights complaints are 2000 (73 complaints), 2006 (65 complaints) and 2005 (62 complaints).

Other 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

Electrical 837Engine 302Brakes 289Fuel system 248Transmission 102Steering 100Airbags 43Acceleration 35Suspension 32Visibility 32Body 26Driver assistance 25Seat belts 12Seats 12Tires 10Wheels 10Locks 1

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