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2012 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	995855
Internal NHTSA #	10525280
Manufacurer	Chrysler Group LLC
Brand	JEEP
Model	GRAND CHEROKEE
Model Year	2012
File date	26/06/13
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that on 6/24/2013 the malfunction indicator light (mil) illuminated driving approximately 35 mph. The contact called the authorized dealer and notified them of the issue. The dealer stated the light was most likely caused by a loose gas cap. The dealer instructed the contact to give it a couple days and it would most likely turn off. The light turned off after 2 days. Subsequently on 7/10/2013 the malfunction indicator light illuminated again while traveling at 50 mph and the vehicle stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer the next morning. The dealer ran a diagnostic test and informed the contact that the failure was caused by cylinder number 2 misfiring in the head of the engine. The dealer replaced the head, valve, and cylinder number 2 on 7/13/2013. Vehicle was picked up on 7/15/2013 and the next day the malfunction indicator light illuminated again. Contact notified the dealer of issue and will be taking the vehicle back.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	15500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ENCINITAS, CA
VIN pattern	1C4RJEAG3CCXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	40
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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