Is the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee's suspension a common complaint?

NHTSA lists 52 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for this model year, which is 3% of all 1,642 complaints filed for the 2012 Grand Cherokee.

At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2012 Grand Cherokee?

The median mileage at failure for suspension-related complaints is 46,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension, wheels, or tires?

No recall is listed specifically under the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category for this vehicle, though some complaints reference separate open recall campaigns for tires and electrical systems.

Did the 2012 Grand Cherokee's suspension issues cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this component area shows 1 crash and 3 injuries, with no reported fires.

How does the 2012 model compare to other Grand Cherokee years for this issue?

The 2012 model's 52 complaints and 3% share are similar to 2011 (44 complaints, 3%) and 2013 (26 complaints, 3%), while 2023 had the highest share at 17%.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 52 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of its 1,642 total complaints. The median failure mileage is 46,000. One crash and 3 injuries are tied to this area, but there is no related recall listed for this specific component category.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 52; 3% of 1,642
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 46,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Rear shock absorbers leak oil, letting the shock and suspension bounce and lose control.
Lug nuts and wheel studs loosen or snap off while driving, causing tire wobble and noise.
Original equipment tires wear down to the wear bars well before their advertised mileage warranty.
Tire pressure warning lights come on for unexplained slow leaks, sometimes overnight.
The Quadra-Lift air suspension fails and the front end drops, especially in cold weather, showing an 'air suspension system cooling down' message that recurs after fuse replacement.
Owners tied to open recall campaigns (14V115000 and 14V634000) report long waits for replacement parts.

When 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 19, 2013, latest Aug 11, 2025.

52 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Aug 2025; peak Jun 2015 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201010 (8%)
201144 (3%)
201252 (3%)
201326 (3%)
201470 (3%)
201531 (2%)
201610 (3%)
201714 (4%)
201825 (3%)
201912 (3%)
202010 (4%)
202135 (9%)
202223 (9%)
202364 (17%)
20247 (3%)
20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee's suspension a common complaint?: NHTSA lists 52 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for this model year, which is 3% of all 1,642 complaints filed for the 2012 Grand Cherokee.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2012 Grand Cherokee?: The median mileage at failure for suspension-related complaints is 46,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension, wheels, or tires?: No recall is listed specifically under the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category for this vehicle, though some complaints reference separate open recall campaigns for tires and electrical systems.
Did the 2012 Grand Cherokee's suspension issues cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this component area shows 1 crash and 3 injuries, with no reported fires.
How does the 2012 model compare to other Grand Cherokee years for this issue?: The 2012 model's 52 complaints and 3% share are similar to 2011 (44 complaints, 3%) and 2013 (26 complaints, 3%), while 2023 had the highest share at 17%.