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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Capacity and Oil Type by Engine
The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 6 quarts of SAE 5W-30 with a filter change (3.6L); or 7 quarts of SAE 5W-20 with a filter change (5.7L), according to the Jeep owner's manual.
Quoted from the Jeep owner's manual with page numbers. Figures online often conflict because they mix engines or with- and without-filter amounts, so match your engine first.
Compiled by Uzman Munib · Record updated · Source and review standards
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil capacity and oil type by engine
US quarts by engine, quoted from the Jeep owner's manual with the page for each figure. Coverage is limited to the named configurations.
| Engine | Oil capacity | Oil grade | Without filter change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L V63.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD, 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic AWD | 6 US qtwith filter | SAE 5W-30 | Not stated | 2012 Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Engine oil with filter, fluid capacities, PDF p. 6242012 Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Engine oil grade, PDF p. 625Source noteOil and coolant quantities from the Fluid Capacities table, PDF p. 624. The 6.4L engine in the EPA list is not covered by this manual, so no 6.4L trim is recorded. 5.7L coolant depends on the trailer tow package, so it is null. Check the dipstick after filling. Checked 2026-10-10. Market: U.S. and Canada. |
| 5.7L V85.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD, 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD | 7 US qtwith filter | SAE 5W-20 | Not stated | 2012 Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Engine oil with filter, fluid capacities, PDF p. 6242012 Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Engine oil grade, PDF p. 625Source noteOil and coolant quantities from the Fluid Capacities table, PDF p. 624. The 6.4L engine in the EPA list is not covered by this manual, so no 6.4L trim is recorded. 5.7L coolant depends on the trailer tow package, so it is null. Check the dipstick after filling. Checked 2026-10-10. Market: U.S. and Canada. |
Grand Cherokee oil capacity in other years
At a glance
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee reference
Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.
Engine oil capacity
6 qt with filter
Source
3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-10OE tire size
Not published
Wheel torque
Not published
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Capacity and Oil Type
Oil capacity
6 qt with filter
Source
3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-10Oil specification
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (API certified)
Source
3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-10Oil filter
Not published
Fluids
Transmission capacity
Not published
Transmission fluid
Not published
Coolant capacity
10.4 qt
Source
3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-10Coolant type
MOPAR antifreeze/coolant, 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent
Source
3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-10Brake fluid
Not published
Power steering fluid
Not published
Differential fluid
Not published
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Spark Plugs and Battery
Spark plug gap
0.043 in
Source
3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-10Battery group
Not published
Manufacturer reference gap: 1.1 mm. Fluids, lubricants and genuine parts table, PDF p. 625. Gap 0.043 in (1.1 mm). 2012 Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Spark plugs, PDF p. 625 Accessed 2026-10-10
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Towing Capacity
Towing capacity
Not published
Payload capacity
Not published
3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD manufacturer references
2012 Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Fluid capacities, PDF p. 624 Accessed 2026-10-102012 Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Fluids, lubricants and genuine parts, PDF p. 625 Accessed 2026-10-102012 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG by engine and drivetrain
EPA combined ratings run from 14 to 19 mpg across 5 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
| Configuration / engine | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee 2WD3.6L 6-cylinder · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 17 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,250 | 467.7368421052632 g/mi |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD3.6L 6-cylinder · Automatic 5-spd · All-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,250 | 467.7368421052632 g/mi |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD5.7L 8-cylinder · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Midgrade GasolineEPA configuration record | 13 mpg | 20 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,700 | 592.4666666666667 g/mi |
| Grand Cherokee SRT8 4WD6.4L 8-cylinder · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Premium GasolineEPA configuration record | 12 mpg | 18 mpg | 14 mpg | $5,450 | 634.7857142857143 g/mi |
| Grand Cherokee 2WD5.7L 8-cylinder · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Midgrade GasolineEPA configuration record | 14 mpg | 20 mpg | 16 mpg | $4,400 | 555.4375 g/mi |
Annual fuel figures are the EPA snapshot at the source date. The calculator below uses the separately dated fuel-price record and your inputs, so the estimates may differ.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee annual fuel cost calculator
Start with the combined MPG for 3.6L 6-cylinder, Automatic 5-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive. Replace it with your measured gas mileage and local pump price for a personal budget.
Formula annual miles ÷ MPG × gasoline price
Fuel cost per mile equals gasoline price divided by MPG. Multiply by your annual mileage for a yearly fuel budget. Add maintenance to estimate cost per mile. For a specific journey, budget a road trip and settle passenger shares.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall campaigns
NHTSA returned 11 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · 19V813000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Remedy: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · 17V435000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER · 17E061000
Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Remedy: ATI will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-913-338-2886.
SERVICE BRAKES · 17V572000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · 15V879000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
SERVICE BRAKES · 14V154000
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · 14V391000
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · 15V115000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 17, 2010, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6, 5.7 or 6.4 liter engine, and 2012-2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 18, 2011, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6 or 5.7 liter engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R09. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-530. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · 14V104000
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, through October 1, 2012. Under certain braking events, the Ready Alert Braking System (RAB) may result in the driver experiencing a hard brake pedal feel.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · 11V487000
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · 14V634000
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Confirm the engine, tire package and service procedure
Match your engine and transmission with the configuration selector. Check the door-jamb tire label for your installed wheel package and cold pressure. A capacity is not a substitute for the filling procedure in the owner's manual; transmission change quantities and total system capacities can describe different jobs.
Fields marked Not published have no compiled value here. They do not mean zero capacity, no maintenance requirement or permission to substitute a part. Request a specification correction with the exact year, engine and manufacturer reference.
Frequently asked questions
- How much oil does a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
- 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD: 6 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30. 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic AWD: 6 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30. 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD: 7 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-20. 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD: 7 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-20.
- What type of oil does the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
- SAE 5W-30 (3.6L); SAE 5W-20 (5.7L). Specification: Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (API certified). Use the grade printed in your owner's manual or on the oil filler cap.
- Does the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil capacity include the filter?
- Yes. These are the owner's manual's with-filter amounts. Check the dipstick after filling.
- What tire size and wheel torque does the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee use?
- 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD: tire size not published; wheel torque not published. 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic AWD: tire size not published; wheel torque not published. 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic RWD: tire size not published; wheel torque not published. 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD: tire size not published; wheel torque not published.
- What is the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas mileage?
- EPA combined ratings run from 14 to 19 mpg across 5 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
- Are these real-world MPG figures for the Grand Cherokee?
- These are EPA ratings, not owner-reported mileage. Use your measured MPG in the calculator to estimate your own fuel budget. The configuration table keeps city, highway and combined ratings separate.
- Does the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?
- NHTSA returned 11 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
- Does annual fuel cost include servicing or insurance?
- No. The EPA cost and the calculator cover fuel only. Use the cost-per-mile calculator to add a maintenance allowance. Insurance, depreciation, finance costs and registration are separate ownership expenses.
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Sources and record dates
U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05U.S. EIA public gasoline price table Accessed 2026-09-05NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-052012 Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Fluid capacities, PDF p. 624 Accessed 2026-10-102012 Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Fluids, lubricants and genuine parts, PDF p. 625 Accessed 2026-10-10Last updated