2012 Jeep Wrangler drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 281 complaints for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 281 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 19,000 miles 91 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 47 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 22 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 91 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 18,000 miles, and 88% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the clutch emitted smoke and the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch burned out and replaced the unit. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler. The contact mentioned that he noticed that transmission fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that he received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v234000 (power train , steering) and was awaiting for the parts to become available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission oil cooler tuber came in contact with the power steering return tube which caused the leak.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler
- Steering 204 complaints
- Engine 179 complaints
- Electrical system 149 complaints
- Air bags 128 complaints
- Brakes 53 complaints
- Fuel system 45 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 41 complaints
- Body & structure 31 complaints