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%) Chart based on 264 repairs. See
TSBs and recalls for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. $2500+ (4%) $1000 - $2499
(4%) $500 - $999 (4%) $100 - $499 (35%) < $100 (54%) Chart based on 26 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 repairs by problem area
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension repair cost distribution
8000 mi
Rear shock mounts clunking
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60000 mi US $2300 | Air suspension conversion to coil springs |
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18600 mi | shock absorbers were replaced because one of them was making noise |
3000 mi | Air suspension system repaired. It had a leak and the compressor was running constantly and overheating. Took nearly a month and 4+ visits to diagnose and ultimately repair. |
72000 mi US $3000 | Air supply lines were replaced as the system was leaking and the front suspension sagging |
144000 mi US $1353 | Air suspension required work. |
7320 mi | Found left front shock leaking. Replaced |
12400 mi | Had wheels replaced with aftermarket rims. Quadralift suspension would not function following wheel change. Compressor needed to be replaced. |
6200 mi | Rear shock mounts failed (squeaking and clunking noise). So far three unsuccessful repairs for this. |
39500 mi US $297 | rear driver air suspension bag failed |
133000 mi US $100 | right rear air bag for suspension leveling and vehicle height adjustment failed, was replaced |
143000 mi US $100 | upper [suspension component] |
53400 mi US $100 | Front sway bar and bushings. |
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9000 mi | Developed hole in power steering pump and would not hold power steering fluid, also power steering hose collapsed and would not allow power steering fluid to get to pump after new pump was replaced. |
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68000 mi US $410 | Leaking power steering fluid lines. Replaced lines and power steering fluid. |
78000 mi US $1000 | rear shocks |
44300 mi US $130 | Excessive noise coming from passenger side front wheel bearing |
100000 mi US $955 | Compressor - air ride |
6500 mi | noise in rear of vehicle tried grease but did not work.Rear shock mounts clunking, dealer has ordered new shocks for replacement |
12500 mi | Quadra-Lift quit going up to OR1 or OR2. QL compressor replaced, works fine now. |
24000 mi | Driver side shock failed and was replaced under warrantee. Jeep would not replace the other rear shock, only the one that failed. |
27100 mi | The vehicle was squeeking like it had 100K miles on it. Dealer replaced front sway bar with bushings and all is good now. |
8500 mi | Steering Rack leaking fluid - entire steering rack replace |
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40000 mi US $430 | Replace left front wheel bearing |
94000 mi US $250 | Grinding sound on hard breaking. Hub bearing was determined to be loose repaired and noise gone. |
13640 mi | Rear shock was leaking |
31200 mi C $260 | Squeak from driver rear shock. Replaced shock mount and bumper. |
9000 mi | Clunking noise in rear load-leveling shocks. Dealer ordered parts, but manufacturer indicated the rear shocks are in the process of being re-designed and a TSB coming in the next few months. |
10000 mi | Replaced defective rear shock absorbers under warranty. |
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