CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2012 Grand Cherokee hasn't seen the same complaint volume as the 2011, at least not yet.
It's worth noting both model years are part of a class-action lawsuit that focuses on a defective TIPM and a long wait for replacement parts.
The 2012 also received national attention after it failed a Swedish Magazine's "moose test". The test measures a vehicle's ability to swerve out of the way of an obstacle you wouldn't want to hit while driving down the road ... like a moose.
I own a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit. I bought it used, less than a year old. The driver's seat is too small and does not have enough adjustment for someone my size. I'm 6'2" 220 lbs. I cannot drive any distance without experiencing a lot of pain in my foot, leg and lower back. I love everything else about this SUV but cannot continue to drive it. I think Chrysler cut corners on the seats and the interior leather, as at a year old the seat was already cracking and showing wear.
For those models that have the capability of extending the pedals, it may not have the same issue with seat adjustment but I think the seat is made for smaller people. I'm currently looking for a new SUV but so disappointed, since I really like the Jeep. I wish the driver's seat was more comfortable.
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I own a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit. I bought it used, less than a year old. The driver's seat is too small and does not have enough adjustment for someone my size. I'm 6'2" 220 lbs. I cannot drive any distance without experiencing a lot of pain in my foot, leg and lower back. I love everything else about this SUV but cannot continue to drive it. I think Chrysler cut corners on the seats and the interior leather, as at a year old the seat was already cracking and showing wear.
For those models that have the capability of extending the pedals, it may not have the same issue with seat adjustment but I think the seat is made for smaller people. I'm currently looking for a new SUV but so disappointed, since I really like the Jeep. I wish the driver's seat was more comfortable.
- Raymond M., Fairfax, VA, US