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2012 Jeep Wrangler: recalls and problems

10 recalls and 833 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

10recalls
833complaints
22crashes reported
19fires reported
22injuries reported
3 recalls with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train281 · 34%
  • Steering198 · 24%
  • Engine172 · 21%
  • Electrical System130 · 16%
  • Air Bags102 · 12%
  • Unknown Or Other52 · 6%
  • Service Brakes45 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System42 · 5%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)30 · 4%
  • Structure30 · 4%

What owners report

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 vehicle was scheduled to be repaired by the independent mechanic. the local dealer was contacted. the m

Service Brakes

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

Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance

The abs module on many of these vehicles has a known fault. you can’t find replacement parts, even the jeep dealership can’t get them. many ppl are driving around with faulty modules, on a waiting list for parts. i’m one of those people. all has been fine until i was driving toward 228 business in angleton to turn towards walmart. i was going about 45-48 and went to brake to slow down for the stop sign. my bra

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the abs and traction control warning lights illuminated. the abs, cruise control, and traction control features were disabled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an abs module failure. the contact was informed that the abs module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the c

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

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2012 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering WRANGLER, WRANGLER UNLIMITED. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.