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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 264 repairs.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
turbocharged 237hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 12900 mi | Einbau neue Hinterachse |
| 3100 mi | Slight drive line vibration, dealer informs software issue with transfer case, no fix available as yet. Slight drive line vibration, dealer informs software issue with transfer case, no fix available as yet. |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 6820 mi | Horrible clunk when shifting from drive to neutral. The dealer couldn't find anything wrong |
| 64200 mi US $100 |
Transmission fluid cooler began leaking. It is part of the A/C condenser and the entire condenser/cooler had to be replaced. Thank goodness I purchased the lifetime warranty or this repair would've cost me $1,100 |
| 101246 mi US $100 |
Replaced left front CV axle to repair split CV joint boot. |
| 105940 mi US $20 |
Replaced RF CV axle seal |
| 22800 mi | service 4 wheel drive; replace module that controls traction control or "locking differential". once module was replaced next fault reading indicated replacement of "motor kit". motor kit-axle replacement--motor that engages 4WD |
| 39500 mi US $297 |
transmission fluid leak. removed transmission pan, replaced filter, resealed, verified repair |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 66700 mi | Transfer case dripping fluid on driveway; dealer replaced rear seal. Leak still occurred, return trip to dealer found cracked case. Whole transfer case replaced under powertrain warranty. |
| 78000 mi US $800 |
leak at transfer case |
| 68000 mi US $1600 |
Transmission Cooler Unit ruptured causing slow leak. Transmission was beginning to shift very erratically. (I assumed correctly that fluid was low, but because there is no dipstick, I could not verify on my own.) |
| 81000 mi US $975 |
Drive Train Control Module had to be replaced. Transmission went into limp mode after a few miles of erratic shifting. I cannot wait to get rid of this unreliable car. Over $ 2k paid out of pocket this year on transmission. No Warranty cov. |
| 60000 mi US $100 |
Transfer case motor control module was rerplaced |
| 31000 mi US $114 |
CEL - Dealer indicated needed to have at least two firmware upgrades to solve the CEL - Recall on sun visors also completed |
| 61000 mi US $1000 |
DTCM module failed. Vehicle stuck in 4wd low range. Drive Train Control Module. |
| 38800 mi | Total Transmission failure, burnt fluid. Torque converter in pieces. Rebuilt transmission and replaced torque converter. |
| 73000 mi | Transmission failure. Total rebuild and torques converter |
| 74000 mi | Transmission failed again. Replaced this time. |
| 58360 mi | Clunking noise on selecting drive |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29300 mi US $350 |
Howling coming from 4WD drivetrain. As part of diagnosis, dealer recommended the 30K 4WD service that included changing all transfer case fluids. Dealer also rotated tires, which appeared to help lessen the noise. |
| 2000 mi | right front inner cv joint binding causing output shaft to pull out of front differential - replaced right front axle shaft assembly and seal |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 27280 mi | Lost drive, switch motor off and had 1 only gear drive. Brass bush holding torque convertor has apparently collapsed. Dealer arguing full gearbox replacement with Jeep. Still waiting repair since 23/12/14. Dealer very cooperative. |
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