2012 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints
Owners have filed 834 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Power Train (282), Steering (204), Engine (172).
Key takeaways
- 834 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 22 involve a crash, 19 a fire, 22 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 282 | 34% |
| Steering | 204 | 24% |
| Engine | 172 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 147 | 18% |
| Air Bags | 128 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 52 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 52 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 42 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 30 | 4% |
| Structure | 30 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 30 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-13
This failed part has not for me caused an accident but it could easily cause one. A failing or failed ABS module renders the ABS braking system useless. As well as no cruise control, traction control and throwing the jeep into limb mode whenever it decides. NO warning. Thousands of jeeps are affected and jeep knows it ...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-09-03
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly went into LIMP Mode. The ABS, BRAKE, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed and DTC: C2200; was retrieved. The veh...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-08-25
ABS Control module, went out while driving on the interstate , causing vehicle to go into limp mode , and almost causing multiple vehicle accidents, loss traction Control, emergency brake light, and abs warning light on
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.