The service and repair manual for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 5.7L V8 and 6.4L V8 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Jeep published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.7L V8 — OHV 6.4L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Laredo · Laredo E · Laredo X · Limited · Limited Premium · Overland +2 |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 2,318 complaints · 121 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Grand Cherokee manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,789
- General Information 1,733
- Accessories & Equipment 12,961
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,006
- Body & Frame 4,407
- Maintenance 155
- Brakes 1,439
- Restraints 2,164
- Drivelines & Axles 459
- Steering 731
- Electrical 4,957
- Suspension 3,018
- Engine Mechanical 1,138
- Transmission 1,430
- Engine Performance 3,643
- Front 229
- Rear 229
- Radiator Cap Pressure 16
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Grand Cherokee
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 11V487000Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Electrical System — wiring · 15V879000The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Electrical System · 19V813000A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Electrical System — alternator/generator/regulator · 17V435000If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. the.
Owners have filed 2,318 complaints and Jeep has issued 121 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Grand Cherokee. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Grand Cherokee manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Grand Cherokee?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 5.7L V8 and 6.4L V8 across the Laredo, Laredo E, Laredo X, Limited, Limited Premium, Overland, Overland Summit, SRT8 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for this year.
What 2012 Grand Cherokee problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Grand Cherokee, covering engine and engine cooling, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Jeep dealers.
Does it include 2012 Grand Cherokee wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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