2012 Jeep Wrangler
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 833 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 26 Wrangler model years with reports.
Of the 2012 reports, 22 involved a crash and 19 involved a fire. 22 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seat belts, front, anchorageSep 26, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
Campaign 19V680000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 15, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Campaign 19V018000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 9, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Campaign 18V021000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 11, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.
Campaign 16V288000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemOct 8, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to July 19, 2013. Corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector may result in an electrical short.
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will move the exterior mirror power feed to a separate connector, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P61.
Campaign 14V631000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connectionsJun 4, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and an automatic transmission and manufactured January 23, 2011, through February 23, 2013. The power steering line may contact and wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line resulting in a loss of transmission fluid.
A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N28.
Campaign 13V234000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsMay 7, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011. The affected vehicles have airbag clockspring assemblies that could experience broken airbag circuits.
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, a broken electrical circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can lead to non-deployment of the driver-side frontal airbag and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring and add a steering wheel dust shield, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. This recall supercedes NHTSA recall 11V-528. Chrysler's recall campaign number is M31.
Campaign 13V176000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentFeb 25, 2013
Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.0303 07, 14254.0303 08, 14254.0303Q, 14254.0309 07, 14254.0309 08, and 14254.0309Q sold from May 1, 2012, through February 14, 2013. The liners are for use in 2007-2013 Jeep Wranglers. The anchor point for the affected floor liners may tear during use, particularly when exposed to high temperatures. The tearing may allow the floor liner to shift forward.
If the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Quadratec will notify owners and either exchange the liners or provide them with a hook guard kit to help secure the driver-side mat, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Quadratec at 1-800-463-2998 or info@quadratec.com.
Campaign 13E010000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalNov 2, 2011
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 RIGHT HAND DRIVE (RHD) JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLIES THAT COULD EXPERIENCE A COMPROMISED AIRBAG CIRCUIT RESULTING IN AN AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATION, WHICH INDICATES THAT THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY.
A BROKEN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IN THE AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING ASSEMBLY CAN LEAD TO NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REMEDY THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. CHRYSLER WILL MAIL TO OWNERS AN INTERIM NOTIFICATION DURING MARCH 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 11V528000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
833 reports, newest first.
Structure, Oct 10, 2013
THE POWER DOME HOOD ON THE CALL OF DUTY MW3 EDITION JEEP HOLDS WATER. THE TOP OF THE HOOD HOLDS WATER AND IF FROZE WILL PRODUCE A BLOCK OF ICE THAT CAN FLY AGAINST WINDSHIELD OR AT OTHER CARS. THE ORIGINAL AEV POWERDOME HOOD HAS VENTS FOR DRIANAGE THESE DO NOT. *TR
Power train, Sep 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN) IN THE MAIL AND STATED THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Engine, Sep 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED, WHICH LOCATED A FAILURE AT THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,618 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,100.
Air bags, Sep 19, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE HAD LEFT THE TOP DOWN DURING A RAIN STORM, CAUSING THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
Steering, Power train, Sep 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN , STEERING). THE RECALL WAS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN DECEMBER OF 2013. THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED WITH THE AMOUNT OF UNREASONABLE TIME TAKEN FOR THE REMEDY REPAIR TO BEGIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES.
Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Sep 13, 2013
ON OR ABOUT 10 AM ON 8-16-13 OUR AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON AND ALL STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONS QUITE WORKING. ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATTER THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE EDR SYSTEM REPORTED THAT, NO AIRBAG WENT OFF AND THERE IS NO RECORDED EVENT. THIS FROM JEEPS CORPORATE INVESTIGATION. THE SRS MODULE IS ALSO FINE AND HAS NOT TRIGGERED ANY EVENT. THIS LEADS BACK TO THE CLOCK SPRING AND A SHORT THAT THEY NEVER EVEN CONSIDERED AT THE INVESTIGATION OF THE KNOW PART THAT WAS FAULTED/FAILED. *TR
Power train, Sep 9, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN) IN THE MAIL AND STATED THAT THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Power train, Aug 29, 2013
MY JEEP BEGAN TO HAVE A CLICKING NOISE EVERY TIME YOU PRESSED AND DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT REPAIRED. THEY REPORTEDLY INSTALLED A WHOLE NEW CLUTCH KIT, THROW OUT BEARING, AND THE PRESSURE PLATE. IN ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER THE CLUTCH BEGAN TO MAKE THE SAME NOISE AND NOW I'M AWAITING TO SEE WHAT CHRYSLER WILL DO FOR ME. *TT
Steering, Power train, Aug 28, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN, STEERING) AND ATTEMPTED TO SET AN APPOINTMENT WITH A LOCAL DEALER BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES.
Engine, Aug 15, 2013
CYLINDER 6 MISFIRE - REQUIRES NEW ENGINE HEAD. MANUFACTURER HAS HAD PARTS BACKORDERED, AND SERVICE CENTERS ARE INSTRUCTING CUSTOMERS TO CONTINUE DRIVING VEHICLE UNTIL PART CAN BE REPLACED. JUDGING BY INTERNET POSTS THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON DEFECT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY STRAND DRIVERS OR CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE WHILE IN MOTION. MANUFACTURER IS ON 3RD VERSION OF PART AND HAS NOT ALERTED CUSTOMERS TO THE ISSUE OR PROVIDED RESOLUTION TO THE CONTINUED ISSUE. *TR
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jun 28, 2013
I HAVE A 2012 WRANGLER SAHARA 4DR AND THIS PAST WEEK I HAD TO TOW MY JEEP INTO A DEALERSHIP IN TEXARKANA. I WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AND NOT TRYING TO GUN THE RPMS. I HAD TOTAL SHUTDOWN BUT WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALERSHIP HOOKED IT UP AND TOLD ME THAT MY ASD 25 AMP FUSE HAD BLOWN BUT COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY. MY JEEP RAN OKAY FOR MUCH OF THE DAY BUT BY NIGHT IT BLEW ANOTHER FUSE AS I ACCELERATED FROM A GREEN LIGHT AND INTO THE INTERSECTION. I REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER 25 AMP FUSE BUT FEAR THAT IF I PUT A 30 AMP IN THAT IT WOULD BE TOO MUCH FOR A BURN OUT BUT I WANTED TO MAKE SURE I GOT HOME. I DROVE BACK HOME (AN HOUR DRIVE UP AND DOWN HILLS) AND IT SEEMED TO ALWAYS WANT TO RAMP UP THE RPMS SUDDENLY. I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD THIS KINDA ISSUE? I HAVE LESS THAN 25,000 MILES ON MY JEEP. UPDATE... I HAVE NOW HAD THREE FUSES BLOW AND TWO TOWS TO DEALERSHIPS BECAUSE I COULDN'T KEEP A GOOD FUSE. I HOPE SOMEONE CAN PLEASE HELP ME POINT OUT THE DIRECTION THE DEALERSHIP NEEDS TO BE LOOKING FOR. THIS IS GETTING FRUSTRATING. IT SEEMS TO BLOW A FUSE WHEN I HIT ANY TYPE OF BUMP IN THE ROAD. NO ELECTRICAL MODS WERE MADE EXCEPT MY WARN WINCH, WHICH WAS INSTALLED AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR WARRANTY REASONS. CURRENTLY MY JEEP REMAIN IN A TOW YARD UNTIL TOMORROW WHERE THEY TOW IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP * NO WARNING LIGHTS ARE INDICATED * NEW AIR FILTERS * NO ELECTRICAL MODS * FACTORY SOUND SYSTEM * RIDES ROUGH * WHEN FUSE BLOWS, TOTAL VEHICLE SHUTDOWN OCCURS INCLUDING POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. *TR
Structure, Service brakes, Jun 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2012 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLE FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM STRUCK AGAINST THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SUPPORT BRACKET WHENEVER THE CONTACT COMPLETED A TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BRAKE LINES TO BECOME SEVERED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED. THE DEALER SHORTENED THE BRAKE LINES TO PROVIDE EXTRA ROOM FOR THE LINES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000. *TR
Power train, May 30, 2013
THE SHIFTER INCLUDES A FEATURE CALLED AUTOSTICK THAT ALLOWS YOU TO MANUALLY SHIFT THE GEARS. THE AUTOSTICK IS TOO SENSITIVE, AND IF BUMPED WILL DOWN SHIFT TO FIRST GEAR CAUSING A SUDDEN REDUCTION IN SPEED. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ROUGHLY 50 MPH WHEN A PERSON IN THE PASSENGER SEAT GENTLY NUDGED THE GEAR SELECTOR TO THE LEFT, WHICH SHIFTED THE CAR INTO 1ST GEAR. TO RECOVER THE CAR HAS TO BE PUT INTO NEUTRAL THAN PUT BACK INTO DRIVE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Structure, May 19, 2013
CHECK ENGINE. LIGHT CAME ON .TOOK IT TO DEALER. DEALER SAID THE COMPUTER WAS READING # 2 CYLINDER MIS- FIRE. THE DEALER SAID THAT MY ON BOARD COMPUTER DIDN'T TAKE A FORCED UPLOAD OF NEW SOFTWARE FROM CHRYSLER, SO THEY DID IT IN SHOP. THEY SAID THAT WOULD FIX IT. ON MAY 13TH WHILE SITTING IN LINE AT THE BANK, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON, DROVE TO DEALERS SECOND LOCATION. AT THAT LOCATION I WAS TOLD THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED MAJOR WORK THE #2 CYLINDER, ROCKER ARM, AND CYLINDER HEAD NEED TO BE REPLACED.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 30, 2013
WHEN YOU FILL THE GAS TANK, THERE IS ALWAYS A SPILL OVER OF GAS THAT COMES OUT. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND IT IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH JEEP OWNERS. PLEASE FORCE A RECALL. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE FUEL ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE CAR AND ON THE FLOOR EVERY TIME I FILL UP FOR GAS. *TR
Structure, Apr 24, 2013, crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END ACCIDENT WHICH HAD MINIMAL DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER, HOWEVER MY FRAME SHIFTED 2 INCHES TO PUNCTURE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, SHIFT THE ENGINE AND CAUSE ALL OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLD MY FRAME TO THE VEHICLE TO COME LOOSE BUT NOT BREAK. THIS IS CONCERNING AS THE ONLY DAMAGE WAS TO PLASTIC COVERING AND MINIMAL INDENTATION ON THE ACTUAL BUMPER WITH NO OTHER DAMAGE, THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OR THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUMPER. THE AUTO BODY SHOP IS CONCERNED THAT THE DAMAGE THEY ARE SEEING TO THE BUMPER SHOULD NOT HAVE CAUSED THE FRAME TO FLEX AS MUCH AS IT DID, AND HAS NEVER SEEN THIS HAPPEN. PLEASE ADVISE. I SPOKE WITH SOMEONE YESTERDAY FROM JEEP WHO DISCARDED MY CLAIM BECAUSE I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, HOWEVER IF WRANGLER?S FRAMES SHIFT AND FLEX THIS MUCH THIS IS QUITE CONCERNING TO CUSTOMERS AND JEEP NEED TO LOOK INTO THIS CASE, TO PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN. I WOULD VALUE SOME ACTUAL FEEDBACK FROM THIS AND NOT BE DISCARDED SO QUICKLY. *TR
Structure, Apr 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER HAD LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT THE DOOR SEALS, THE ROOF SEALS, AND THE REAR TOP BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,300 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,980. *TR
Power train, Apr 14, 2013
JEEP WRANGLER 2012 REVERSE GEAR WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE ON MANUAL 6-SPEED. AFTER PLACING GEAR IN REVERSE AND INITIATING MOVEMENT IN REVERSE GEAR, THE GEAR POPS OUT OF PLACE. POSES SAFETY ISSUE: NOT ABLE TO GO INTO REVERSE WHEN EXPECTED; CAR STOPS SUDDENLY WHILE TRYING TO GO INTO REVERSE; DRIVER MUST KEEP HAND ON REVERSE GEAR RATHER THAN BEING ABLE TO TURN AND LOOK BEHIND SHOULDER. BROUGHT MATTER TO ATTENTION OF MANUFACTURER DEALER REPRESENTATIVE IN FEBRUARY 2013 AND THEY HAVE STATED THAT REPLACEMENT PART IS ON BACK ORDER. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE NOT TAKEN ANY ACTION FOR 2+ MONTHS. *TR
Steering, Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Apr 2, 2013
ON THE 2012 JEEP WRANGLER (LHD) DASHBOARD, THE AIRBAG AND ESP WARNING LIGHT FLASHES ON EVERY OTHER MINUTE WITH A CHIME, AN INDICATION THAT THERE IS SOMETHING MALFUNCTIONING OR INTERFERING WITH THE VEHICLE'S AIRBAGS.THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING ISSUE AND CONCERN FOR MANY 2008+ JEEP WRANGLER (LHD) OWNERS, INCLUDING MYSELF, AND HAS BEEN SHOWN TIME AND TIME AGAIN TO BE CAUSED BY A POORLY DESIGNED CLOCKSPRING WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL. THIS FAULTY CLOCKSPRING IS THE CULPRIT FOR POTENTIAL AIRBAG FAILURES IN THE 2008 JEEP WRANGLER (LHD) DURING AN ACCIDENT OR PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT WHEN SIMPLY DRIVING AROUND, AS WELL AS HAZARDOUS, AND POTENTIALLY FATAL ESP INPUTS THAT CAN CAUSE THE JEEP TO STRIKE INTO OTHER VEHICLES AND/OR OBJECTS ON THE ROAD, AND POTENTIAL ROLL-OVERS. ALSO, IN THE CASE OF STEERING GEAR BOX FAILURES, THE CLOCKSPRING IS DESIGNED IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT WILL ALSO TAKE OUT THE CLOCKSPRING, EFFECTIVELY DOUBLING THE COST OF ANY REQUIRED REPAIRS. DAIMLER CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO ADDRESS THE RELIABILITY OR SAFETY CONCERNS FOR THIS ISSUE. *TR
Engine, Visibility/wiper, Mar 28, 2013
WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. SERVICE STATES THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO ON. SERVICE REPAIRED CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. 5 DAYS LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS BACK ON. *TR
Engine, Mar 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT CYLINDER TWO HAD MISFIRED AND THE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,314.
Engine, Mar 14, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AN UNUSUAL TICKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A FAULTY ENGINE HEAD AND VALVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,300.
Engine, Mar 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD TICKING NOISE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,500.
Exterior lighting, Visibility/wiper, Feb 27, 2013
PURCHASED MY JEEP WRANGLER IN MAY OF 2012. SINCE PURCHASE THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS INSTANCES OF THE WIPERS TURNING ON WHEN IN THE OFF POSITION. WIPERS MAKE A SINGLE PASS AND STOP. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS. IT ALSO OCCURS AT TIMES WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED. I BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE AND JEEP WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM UNLESS THEY CAN DUPLICATE DURING THE SERVICE VISIT. *TR
Structure, Feb 22, 2013
MY 2012 JEEP HOOD LATCHES DO NOT HOLD DOWN THE HOOD FIRMLY IN HIGH WIND OR WHEN VEHICLES PASS ON HIGHWAYS. THE HOOD WILL MOVE UPWARDS AND BOW AND VIBARTE. THIS IS VERY SERIOUS, THE LATCHES MADE OF HEAVY RUBBER COULD BRAKE AND DAMAGE THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I WENT TO THE DEALER IN PALESTINE, TEXAS AND THE SERVICE MANAGER TESTED MY JEEP AND DROVE ANOTHER NEW JEEP AND I WAS TOLD THEY ALL DO IT AND THEY DO NOT HAVE A REPAIR FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION BEFORE AN ACCIDENT HAPPENS. *TR